Seasonal Gardener

TN United Kingdom; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

The Role
At this time of the year we are looking for individuals to join our team who have a strong interest in gardening and love working outdoors. Experience would be desirable, but not essential. This role works with the current team to learn and develop their gardening skills on a historic, 400 acre private estate in Surrey.

The beautiful 25 acre garden is made up of herbaceous and mixed borders with a vast array of ornamental species including a Mediterranean garden and a prairie border, Italian garden, kitchen garden, lawns, wildflower meadows and woodland areas.

The Person
We are looking for an individual who loves working as part of the team, has some gardening experience and is looking to expand their skills and knowledge of plants and gardening. The role will involve interaction with other employees, members & guests so you will ideally be outgoing & friendly. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting to trial this role, with perhaps a long term plan to pursue a career in horticulture.

Salary: Up to 12.50 per hour dependent upon skills and experience

Shift Pattern

• 40 hours per week, 7am - 15:30pm.
• The ideal candidate will be flexible in working 1 in 8 weekends.
• This position is a fixed term contract.

The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and their own transport.

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook. As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Earn up to 1000 for recommend a friend scheme