Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Gardener with a keen eye for detail to join our gardening team and help transform a prestigious estate overseen by Grantley Hall.
Location: North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall estate.
Key Qualifications
- RHS Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence (due to the estate's location)
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of plant identification and plant care
- Proficient in the use of gardening machinery, including blowers and hedge trimmers
- Experience in pruning and maintaining topiary
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable and motivated to work in all weather conditions
Benefits
- Monthly service charge - typically £3,400 annually
- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with length of service
- Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
- Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
- Free parking
- Complimentary meals when on duty
- Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
- Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year
- Team appreciation and wellbeing activities (team member of the month awards, BBQs, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs)
- Grantley Hall discounts – 50% off food and 20% off beverage, 100 B&B for employees (150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
- Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector
- Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
- Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
- Free sight tests for those eligible
- Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
- Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1,000
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'
- Grantley Academy to support your development
- Annual paid volunteering days
