Grounds and Gardens Technician

Job description

Job Type

Maintenance & Facilities

Location

Cookham - Odney Club

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

13/12/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£24,400.00 - £32,500.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

37.5

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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

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Working pattern/flexible working - this role is based at The Odney Club in Cookham

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Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4pm

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Working a few hours at weekends on a rota basis (1 in 6 weekends) 

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Salary range - £24,400- £32,500

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Contract type - This is a permanent role. Full-time hours - 37.5 hours per week. 

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Full driving licence required

About the role

This exciting permanent role is based at The Odney Club in Cookham, our beautiful John Lewis and Partners hotel, set in 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire which offers both character and charm. 

To work as part of the Grounds and Gardens team.  Developing the estate’s grounds, gardens, sports areas, lakes, play areas and woodland. Delivering high standards throughout the grounds and gardens. To enhance the reputation of the hotel, providing an excellent guest experience.

You will need to have proven competency in Horticulture. An understanding of the operation and maintenance of Grounds and Garden machinery.

 

Essential skills

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Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team

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NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent in Professional Horticulture or Sports Turf Maintenance

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Good work ethic

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Enthusiastic personality

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Attention to detail

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Full Driving Licence

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Ability to use own initiative

Desirable skills 

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Certificate in Chainsaw use NPTC CS30 / CS31

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Certificate in Safe use of Pesticides NPTC PA1, PA2, PA6

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Experience of working in a commercial greenhouses

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Qualification in Garden design

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CPCS 360 Excavator A58

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Hard landscaping experience

Benefits of the Partnership and the role 

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

️ - Full time working holiday entitlement of 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays

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

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

-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

- 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

- To learn more about our Benefits, please visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/  

​Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; 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 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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Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage face to face interview.

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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. 

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

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Please be aware that due to the nature and activities of this role, all successful candidates will have a DBS check carried out on them through a 3rd party registered body. For more details on DBS checks and what these entail, please visit the Government website .

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.

To view the job outline:-

For external candidates - Please find a copy of the job outline attached to this advert.

For internal Partners - Please view the job outline using your internal email address.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dlU4ainT1GMLDacLqODdcpSJ8n2wSCBN?usp=sharing

For internal use only:-

 

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/