Barnsley House Hotel
Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener
Become part of the local community and have something to be proud of.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain ornamental features within the site and care for gardens and grounds.
Ensuring the proper care of plants including planting, cultivation, weeding, dead heading, hand pruning and cultivation of edible plants.
Maintain health and safety policy and practices within the grounds and gardens to follow HSAW regulations
Usage of Horticultural machines including tractor, hedge cutters and mowers.
Take responsibility for the team in absence of Head Gardener.
Assist with floristry within the hotel.
Lead garden tours.
The successful candidate
Professional attitude.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar working environment.
NVQ level 2 Horticulture or equivalent.
Knapsack spraying PA1 & 6.
Happy to meet and talk to hotel guests about the garden.
Working Knowledge of risk and COSHH assessments.
Motivated to work to a very high standard without the need for supervision.
Good knowledge of plant identification and care.
Chainsaw qualifications
Fit and capable of physically demanding heavy work.
Self-motivated with a keen attitude to work and learning.