Stoke Park Limited, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire Gardening Recruitment
www.stokepark.com
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener to join the gardens team on our prestigious estate. Stoke Park, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire is a 5-star Estate and Country Club situated at the heart of a 300-acre Capability Brown Landscape.
The gardens around the Estate have recently undergone extensive improvements and consist of large mixed borders, Rhododendron walks, a Japanese koi pond, extensive collections of Hydrangea and Roses, a kitchen garden and much more.
The Gardens team at Stoke Park is expanding after continued improvements to the gardens, with the garden looking to build the team over time. As various areas are still under development, this would offer the opportunity for the successful candidates to get involved at the development stage and be a part of the journey going forward.
The position would suit a qualified gardener with a plant knowledge and good technical skills such as pruning, training, soil preparation and irrigation. Applicants should have a positive attitude and must work well in a team and/or on their own. The gardens are maintained to a high standard so candidates must have good attention to detail.
Suitable applicants will hold RHS level 2 or equivalent and should be able to demonstrate a strong level of experience within a professional gardening environment alongside a good knowledge of plants and horticultural practice.
A generous salary and additional benefits will be offered to the right candidate, such as:
· 25 Days paid annual leave + Bank holidays
· Career development / Training courses
LOCATION: Slough
SALARY: Up to £33,000
DAYS OF WORK: Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
HOURS OF WORK: 8am-4:30pm (40 hours per week)
(Some overtime out of these days/hours may be required and will be paid accordingly)
To apply please send you CV via email to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: Up to £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Professional Gardening: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- RHS Level 2 or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
