Grounds and Gardens Technician

at  John Lewis

AT A GLANCE

• Working pattern/flexible working- this role is based at The Odney Club in Cookham
• Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4pm
• Working a few hours at weekends on a rota basis (1 in 6 weekends)
• Salary range - £24,400- £32,500
• Contract type- This is a permanent role. Full-time hours - 37.5 hours per week.
• Full driving licence required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team
• NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent in Professional Horticulture or Sports Turf Maintenance
• Good work ethic
• Enthusiastic personality
• Attention to detail
• Full Driving Licence
• Ability to use own initiative

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Certificate in Chainsaw use NPTC CS30 / CS31
• Certificate in Safe use of Pesticides NPTC PA1, PA2, PA6
• Experience of working in a commercial greenhouses
• Qualification in Garden design
• CPCS 360 Excavator A58
• Hard landscaping experience

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.

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.