Gardener - prestigious property

Gardener required for a prestigious hotel, which has 50 acres of stunning gardens and parkland, located in the Egham, Surrey area.

As Gardener you will beworking withingardens originally designed by W H Romaine Walker and Gilbert Jenkins. Framed on three sides by a Saxon moat, the formal gardens of this property are both extensive and exceptional. Designed to reflect the intricate beauty of a Persian rug, the knot garden is embellished with fragrant beds of flowers and herbs bordered by manicured hedges and topiary. Spectacular topiary and statuary sit within a knot garden are encompassed within a Saxon moat. A fountain plays beside an enchanting wisteria draped wooden Japanese bridge and a beautiful rose garden with arches and pergolas encircle a sunken lily pond. A lake, four 'secret’ gardens and a majestic, grassed amphitheatre at the end of the lime avenue complete one of England’s most outstanding Arts and Crafts style gardens.

The Role of Gardener:

Assisting the Head Gardener, you will help to ensure the maintenance and presentation of the gardens, grounds and external areas of the property are always looking attractive. Reflecting in these high standards a sense of pride and ownership of tasks to deliver cared for and tidy grounds and gardens. They create a welcoming first impression and pleasant outside environment for hotel guests and visitors so are an important part of delivering the outstanding service.

Duties include;

• Completion of all gardening duties and tasks ensuring all borders and planted areas are well presented.
• Ensure top quality lawns through effective spiking, treating as well as regular mowing trimming of lawn edges and watering.
• Ensure all driveways and parking areas are clean and well maintained.
• Care for all pots/planters and plant with seasonal displays
• Carry out seasonal pruning, hedge trimming, planting and leave clearing as required.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance and security of all tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles used on the grounds/gardens.
• Working in a safe way taking care to always ensure guest safety and comfort in the scheduling and completion of tasks.

Work Schedule for the role of Gardener:

• April - September, 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday
• October - March, 35 hours per week between Monday and Friday

Requirements

• Good all-round knowledge of gardening tasks
• Enthusiastic working outside throughout the year with good level of fitness and stamina for outside working
• Methodical, tidy working methods to ensure all priority areas are maintained and well-presented throughout the week.
• A smart person with a friendly disposition when meeting guests in the grounds and working with colleagues.
• Must have hedge cutting experience.
• Pa1/Pa6 spraying certificate preferred.
• Driving license required.

The salary for Gardener is given as £26,000 / per annum for the overall hours stated above (£24,000 + £2,000 per annum guaranteed service charge payment paid quarterly) / plus an additional end of financial year service charge bonus also paid.

N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

We look forward to receiving all applications however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK