Part time Gardener

  • Evershot
  • Summer Lodge Country House (evershot, Dorset)

Gardener luxury hotel in Dorset Incredible benefits We are looking for a Gardener. This position reports directly to the Head Gardener.   Working pattern:  16 hours per week / shift work Salary:  £11.44 per hour  We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role with excellent organizational and communication skills. A horticultural qualification is desirable but not essential. As a  Gardener  you will be: Planting, watering, pruning, and maintaining seasonal fruits and plants, flowers and trees Mowing, scarifying, aerating, and weeding lawns Cultivating soil for planting or sowing Dealing with pests that could damage plants Mulching, edging, raking, and collecting leaves Maintaining gardening tools and machinery, such as mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers Creating aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that meet client needs and preferences Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.   We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at the Cateys.  We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.  The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel epitomises the ultimate in traditional style. Genuine warm service and innovative and delicious menus rival the best in the world. With a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.  What's in it for you?   Professional, award winning training and development opportunities Recommend friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600  Free meals on duty Discount of 30% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotel outlets  Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services  Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days  Two paid volunteering days each year  Free access to Employee Assistance Programme  Hotel based recognition incentive (Employee of the month up to £200)  Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection Staff Appreciation Party and other Employee Recognition Events Join us in this incredible new opportunity and apply now! We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.