Stanlake Park in Twyford, Berkshire, is a working vineyard, wine bar, wedding venue and holiday accommodation set within 130 acres of beautiful grounds.
We're looking for a part-time Grounds & Maintenance Operative to help keep our estate looking its best for visitors. This is a casual, flexible-hours role, ideal for someone local who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and general maintenance tasks.
Personal skills
* Personable and well-presented
* Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently
* Proactive, hard-working and with a keen eye for detail
Essential
* General practical/DIY skills
* Full, clean driving licence
* Local to the estate and available in typical office hours (9-5 pm)
* Experience using grounds maintenance tools and basic machinery
* Knowledge of basic plumbing or electrical work is a strong plus
* Must have the right to work in the UK
Typical duties include
* Supporting the gardener with simple groundcare (watering, leaf blowing, etc)
* Tidying grounds, litter picking around, cobwebs removal
* Gutter and gulley cleaning
* Window cleaning and floor pressure washing
* Outdoor furniture basic care (moving, sanding, varnishing, etc.)
* General odd jobs around the estate
* General cellar work, especially on rainy days (cleaning, labelling, boxing up, etc)
We offer
* Casual, flexible contract (hours to be agreed)
* Hourly pay, in line with experience
* Free on-site parking
* 20% staff discount on wine and food
* Discounts program via affiliated businesses on cinema, wellness, gifts, health & beauty, food & drink.
Start Date: ASAP
Proof of right to work in the UK will be requested. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor any visas for this position.
How to apply: please email GM Natalia Pezzone at No phone calls, please.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Twyford RG10 0BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Groundsman