Qualified Gardener - Cookham, United Kingdom - John Lewis

John Lewis

Verified Company

Cookham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What's the role about?

As a Grounds and Gardens Technician you'll work as part of a team to develop the estate's grounds, gardens, sports areas, lakes, play areas and woodland.

Delivering high standards throughout the grounds and gardens to enhance the reputation of the hotel and providing an excellent guest experience.

As a Grounds & Gardens Technician you'll
:

Undertake all horticultural and maintenance tasks to a high level of craftsmanship.
Maintain and use a wide range of tools and powered equipment
Ensure and promote the Health and Safety of yourself and others
Welcome and communicate with visitors to the Gardens, including giving talks and answering questions.
Follow work schedules for the department to effectively deliver seasonal work plans to deliver maintenance and project priorities
Ensure and promote a safety culture amongst the team complying with statutory, industry and Partnership requirements
Carry out Pre-Start checks on any machinery used, reporting and faults to the People Manager
An awareness of the estate reporting any dangers or damage, such as boundary fencing or tree branches to your People Manager
Assisting with sowing, propagation and cultivation of plants, shrubs and trees
Maintain pathways, including the clearance of snow and ice
Willingness to maintain a swimming pool
Support and take part in Club events when required, which will involve occasional extra hours at weekends and evenings.

Hours of work
You will work 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday with weekend working on rotation.

What you'll have:

Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team
NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent in Professional Horticulture or Sports Turf Maintenance
Full Driving Licence

What else you could bring: