Gardener jobs in Penrith

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Manager to join our small but efficient team at Waterfoot Park, Penrith - an award winning caravan park offering touring pitches, a variety of glamping pods and exclusive holiday home and lodge developments.

Our Grounds and Maintenance Operatives engage in a range of tasks connected with the maintenance and upkeep of the site, including grass cutting, strimming, gardening, and general maintenance tasks to ensure the park is well presented at all times.

This is a varied role with key responsibilities being, but not limited to:

• Attending to general maintenance requirements across the site including performing preventative maintenance, handling basic repairs, and making sure all machinery and equipment is kept in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Attending to grounds maintenance requirements across the site, including grass & hedge cutting, strimming, gardening, and the spraying and applying of pesticides. (Training provided as required)
• Managing a small maintenance / grounds team
• On call duties
• Coordinating maintenance work to ensure a high standard across the park and to ensure that maintenance schedules are met.
• Completing planned and reported grounds and general maintenance issues.
• Assisting with the delivery of bottled gas and other operational activities as required.
• Ensuring that grounds are kept neat and tidy at all times, which will include gardening duties.
• Additional cleaning of facilities maintaining cleanliness to high standard.
• Assist Reception staff when necessary.
• Assisting with siting and de-siting of Holiday Homes
• Completing and recording Health and safety checks - basic computer knowledge would be an advantage but training will be provided.
• Always working in a safe manner and recognising, rectifying or reporting any health and safety concerns immediately.
• Ensuring that work undertaken or not completed is appropriately recorded and communicated effectively with line manager as required.
• Maintaining all machinery and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition to include cleaning and oiling all gardening equipment as per manufactures recommendations.
• Liaising with contractors when required
• Perform administrative tasks as required
• Undertaking any other tasks as required from time to time to contribute towards the successful operation of the company.

We are looking for someone with experience in grounds and general maintenance, who is enthusiastic and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team. They must be professional, have good communication skills and an appreciation of the need for high quality and excellent customer service.

A full driving licence is a requirement of the role, as the position may include driving a variety of vehicles on site.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• groundskeeping/maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person