Gardener - North Lakes Hotel & Spa
- Employer
- North Lakes Hotel & Spa
- Location
- CA11 8QT
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2019
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- Sector
- Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Job Type
- Full Time
You will be green fingered, have a passion for horticulture and an eye for detail.
Your day to day;
- Seasonal planting of flowers and shrubs, ensuring they are watered, fed and pruned
- Preparing and maintaining any hanging baskets or pots
- Keeping the grounds tidy and free of leaves and litter
- Mowing and feeding lawned areas
- Planning the next years planting and landscaping so we always ready for the next season
- Our hotel’s grounds give the first and last impression to our guests, you will have to ensure our property is always looking at its best
Who are we looking for?
You will have a good knowledge of plants, pruning, lawn care, pest and disease identification and treatment. You will need to ensure our gardens stay in prime condition throughout the year.
Experience with typical gardening machinery would be an advantage but an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace is a must.
You’ll love the outdoors and getting your hands dirty, come rain or shine tending to your garden will always be your passion.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable however full training can be provided.
In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;
- A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
- Health cash plan
- Generous employee discounts
- Life assurance
- Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
- An engaging & supportive work environment
The North Lakes Hotel & Spa is located on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park in the picturesque market town of Penrith. If you’re looking for a friendly & welcoming team to work with, with a vibrate atmosphere…. then we’re the place for you! This well established Hotel provides a happy relaxed environment, working alongside an experienced and caring team.
Thwaites was established in 1807 and to this day remains a family run Business. We have Hotels, Inns, Pubs and a Brewery and are focused on providing superb hospitality in outstanding properties in great locations –
What are you Thwaiting for?
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