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    • Grounds and/or gardening: 2 years (preferred).
    • Imagine spending every day working in the stunning grounds of Rutland Hall Hotel on the shores of Rutland Water ……
    • Basic assistance with estate infrastructure.
    • General estate and grounds duties such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, pruning and weeding.
    • Operate hand tools and power tools for various gardening tasks, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
    • Previous experience in gardening and working outdoors is…
    • They must be as happy working on their own as they are with building friendly relationships with our customers.
    • Full UK Driving License required.
    • Prior experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or construction is advantageous.
    • Experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, horticulture or related…
    • Salary Scale NJC 5 £25,583 pro rata on a six month probation period rising to NJC Scale 6 £25,989 pro rata. *.
    • Emptying bins and disposing of litter.
    • Familiarity with hand tools used in gardening and construction tasks.
    • Experience in landscape maintenance, gardening, or horticulture is highly desirable.
    • Working closely with the Head Gardener, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the beauty of the estate’s grounds.
    • Bringing our designs to life with expert hard and soft landscaping skills.
    • Working from a design - typically full garden refurbs including; laying patios, paths…
    • This is a full time position that involves assisting with a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks mostly in and around Leicestershire.
    • You will also be expected to monitor the health of plants and identify and treat plant diseases and pests.
    • A chainsaw license, PA1/6 spraying license and CSCS…
    • The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to help deliver commercially successful product ranges while ensuring stock…
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    • They will manage the first stage of the recruitment process, including application screening and any initial assessments.
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    • Up to 44 days annual leave per year.

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Job Post Details

Grounds Assistant - job post

Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa
3.2 out of 5 stars
Oakham LE15 8AB
£26,728 a year - Full-time
Responded to 51-74% of applications in the past 30 days, typically within 3 days.

Job details

Pay

  • £26,728 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability

Location

Oakham LE15 8AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Grounds Assistant to join Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa Estates Team

Imagine spending every day working in the stunning grounds of Rutland Hall Hotel on the shores of Rutland Water ….

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Assistant to join our Estates Team to assist in all garden care of our beautiful mature parkland. The estate is large at 70 acres and consists of mixed and herbaceous beds and borders, trees, and extensive lawns.

The role will suit a knowledgeable, confident, grounds assistant or gardener who is passionate about gardening and outdoors maintenance, has a can-do attitude and who will enjoy working as part of a dedicated and hardworking team.

Our Grounds Person will:

  • Maintain lawns, gardens, flower beds, pathways, and outdoor recreational areas.
  • Carry out planting, pruning, weeding, and seasonal landscaping tasks.
  • Operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
  • Ensure all outdoor areas are clean, safe, and free from hazards.
  • Assist with irrigation systems and basic repairs.
  • Carry out minor repairs to external facilities and assisting with hard landscaping repairs.
  • Assist in the management garden pests and weed control.
  • Support setup and breakdown of outdoor events (e.g. weddings, conferences)
  • Monitor and report any issues relating to grounds, such as pest infestations or damaged infrastructure.
  • Assist with snow/ice clearance during winter months.
  • Follow all health & safety regulations and company procedures.

Our ideal Grounds Person will have:

  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar role
  • Flexible approach to working hours, including adhoc weekends
  • Knowledge of horticulture and seasonal plant care
  • Ability to operate landscaping machinery safely
  • Physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
  • Relevant horticulture or landscaping qualification (e.g. RHS or NVQ)
  • PA1/PA6 pesticide certification
  • Full UK driving licence

What we offer:

Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and feel well rewarded and supported:

  • 28 days holiday per annum, increasing with length of service
  • Additional variable payments via our Tronc Scheme
  • Stream (Formally Wagestream) Benefits App
  • Complimentary car parking
  • Colleague food while on duty
  • Colleague discounts
  • Colleague Social Events
  • 24-hour access to Employee Assistant Programme

By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,728.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Grounds and/or gardening: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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