Job Ref: CAR2102
Branch: Carden Park Hotel
Location: Chester
Salary/Benefits: Dependant on experience plus service charge, plus benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Variable 6am to 2.30pm or 7am - 3.30pm including weekends
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 18/08/2026
Closing date: 18/09/2026
Role: Gardener
Hours: 39 hours a week, Variable 6am to 2.30pm or 7am - 3.30pm with rotational weekend work
Salary: Competitive depending on experience, plus service charge
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Gardener to join our dedicated Estates Team and play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the exceptional gardens, grounds and outdoor spaces across our hotel and golf estate. We take great pride in the beauty, presentation and character of our estate, and understand the important role our grounds play in creating a memorable experience for our guests, members and visitors. This is an opportunity to bring your horticultural expertise, attention to detail and passion for the outdoors to a team that is committed to maintaining the estate to the highest possible standard throughout the seasons.
Your day with Team Carden:
- Work with the team to maintain the hotel gardens, landscaped areas, lawns, borders, hedges and surrounding grounds to a high standard.
- Carry out routine horticultural tasks including mowing, strimming, planting, pruning, weeding, edging, mulching and seasonal maintenance.
- Assist with the planting and maintenance of seasonal displays, flower beds, shrubs, trees and ornamental plants.
- Monitor plant health and identify weeds, pests, diseases and other issues
- Operate and maintain a range of gardening equipment, machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Support irrigation and watering requirements across the estate, particularly during periods of dry weather.
- Keep pathways, terraces, entrances and other external guest areas clean, tidy and well presented.
- Work closely with the wider Estates and Golf Course teams to ensure the grounds are maintained consistently across the property and assist with seasonal projects.
About You:
- Previous experience in gardening, horticulture, grounds maintenance or a similar role.
- A genuine pride and passion in your work and a strong desire to maintain the estate to an exceptional standard.
- A keen eye for detail, with the ability to spot the small things that can make a big difference to the overall appearance of the grounds.
- Caring and conscientious, with an appreciation for the time, patience and attention required to maintain an established estate.
- Good knowledge of plants, seasonal maintenance, pruning, planting and general horticultural practices.
- Practical, hands-on and willing to get stuck in, whatever the weather or task.
- Reliable, hardworking and organised, with the ability to manage your time and work independently.
- A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively with the wider Estates and Golf Course teams.
Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods.
The Perks of Team Carden
Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:
- Share of the service charge
- Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
- Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
- Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
- Free staff lunch provided
- Free on-site parking
- Access to EAP
- Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym swimming pool
- Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
- Progression opportunities for all
- Career development through funded qualifications
- Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
- Two paid charity days per year
INDHP
Carden Park Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
