Gardener Groundskeeper

Job description

Job Type

Rural Estate Enterprises

Location

Stockbridge - Leckford Estate

Partnership Level

10

Closing Date

03/12/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£23,500.00 - £25,000.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

Working 39 hours, 07:30am - 16:00pm Monday to Thursday and 07:30am - 15:00pm on Friday

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

Salary - £23,280 - £25,000

Contract type - Permanent

Hours of work - 39 hours per week

Monday to Thursday 07:30am - 16:00pm

Friday 07:30am - 15:00pm

About the role

As a Gardener Groundskeeper at our Leckford Estate you will contribute to the effective and efficient maintenance and development of The Leckford Estate gardens and Grounds. You will undertake work to the required standards as set out by the Gardens Team Leader and Gardens & Grounds Manager.

Key responsibilities

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To assist with the improvement and maintenance of the Gardens, ensuring they are presented at the highest standards, which retain the gardens in their pre-eminent position within the Partnership and the horticultural world at large.

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To efficiently undertake all horticultural and maintenance tasks as requested, ensuring high levels of craftsmanship

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To maintain and use a wide range of tools and powered equipment and complete any records required.

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To ensure and promote the health and safety of yourself and others in accordance with Partnership requirements.

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To establish good working relationships with other Partners and Managers.

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To welcome and communicate with visitors to the Gardens, which can include giving talks, selling tickets and answering questions.

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To maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices and environmental considerations and apply where appropriate.

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To provide Department out of hours cover on a rota basis.

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To support and take part in Estate events as required, which will involve occasional extra hours at weekends and evenings.

Essential Skills 

·  Minimum NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent professional experience
·  Minimum of 2 years of professional gardening experience with good plant knowledge.
·  PA1 & Pa6a Pesticide certificate
·  NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw certificate.

Benefits of the Partnership and the rol e

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️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday,, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).

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⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

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- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

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- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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-  Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/  

Next Steps  

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The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete 

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everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

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You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. 

 

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Leckford Estate was purchased by John Spedan Lewis (the founder of the Partnership) in 1928 as his private estate, converted into a limited company in 1929 and is now part of the John Lewis Partnership. In August 2001 the Leckford Estate became part of Waitrose & Partners, providing a real focus for it to produce food for the Partnership’s food stores under the Leckford brand.

Located in the heart of rural Hampshire, Leckford Estate is an area of outstanding beauty and only 25 minutes from the New Forest. Join us and you’ll enjoy a remarkable and unrivalled working environment and setting.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/