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Estate Gardener

Joining the passionate and enthusiastic team with great overall knowledge and a desire to keep learning more, the Estate Gardener will form part of a team who aspire to make our gardens an inspirational and truly fantastic place to visit and to work.

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Job title: Estate Gardener

Department: Floors Castle Enterprises- Gardens

Reporting to: Allocated Line Manager from the Gardens Team

Hours: Monday to Friday with weekend duties on a rota basis (usually one weekend in four)

 

The Role

Joining the passionate and enthusiastic team with great overall knowledge and a desire to keep learning more, the Estate Gardener will form part of a team who aspire to make our gardens an inspirational and truly fantastic place to visit and to work.

 

Responsibilities and duties

Day to Day Responsibility of the Estate Gardener

Weeding and border maintenance
To assist in the presentation of the Walled Garden, Millennium Garden and other areas to the highest possible standards.

Pruning
Ensure seasonal pruning occurs in line with best practice

Watering
Tending to both the daily regimen and weekend watering responsibilities when required.

Planting and Propagation

Glasshouse maintenance and care
Our glasshouses provide plants, flowers and a range of soft fruits to the Castle. As a member of the team you will support in caring for these year-round.

Upkeep of Vegetable Garden
To provide the highest quality seasonal produce for the Castle Kitchen and retail outlets.

Seasonal events
Our team provides dedicated horticultural workshops for paying customers and assist in the creation of a variety of events and trails for children around the grounds. Examples have been the Halloween, Peter Rabbit
and Fairy Tale Trails.

Health & Safety
All staff are expected to observe all health and safety at work regulations as set out by Floors Castle in accordance with its statutory obligations. You will be required to undertake any training that may be required to support this.

Any Other Duties
Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested of a member of the Gardens Team in relation to activities and events that take place within the gardens and grounds of Floors Castle. Working outside of contracted hours may occasionally be required. You will be required to work weekends on a rota basis and Bank Holidays.

 

About you

We are looking for someone who is…

  • Prepared to work in all weathers and be physically fit.
  • Able to work under your own initiative with an eye for detail and high standards of excellence.
  • The ability to work within a team as well as independently.
  • Prepared to interact with the public and provide an excellent level of service at all times.
  • Prepared to work on a rota for weekend duties (normally one out of four weekends).
  • Have a real passion and enthusiasm for gardening and horticulture in general.
  • Prepared to learn and gain new skills, as well as share their knowledge with others;
  • Be flexible, adaptable and has the ability to react quickly to change if necessary.

Essential skills and qualities

  • RHS L2 or a nationally recognised equivalent horticulture qualification
  • 2 years experience of working within the horticulture sector
  • Full driving licence

 

Desirable skills and qualities

  • PA1/PA6 qualifications (training provided)

 

Perks of the job

  • The opportunity to be apart of a team which operates within a dynamic and progressive organisational culture where innovation, independence and growth are highly valued;
  • A competitive salary and appropriate benefits, based on qualifications and experience;
  • Pension Scheme;
  • The opportunity to work and learn as part of a great team in an amazing environment;
  • A fun working environment where we care about you, your well-being and your personal growth.

 

How to apply

For further information or to apply, please send your CV with a cover letter, outlining your suitability to apply for the role, to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 2 September 2022