Gardener - Glasgow

Gardeners​ - Gleddoch Hotel, Glasgow

REPORTING TO: General Manager / Head Green keeper  
KEY LIAISON: All departments/employees/guests

MAIN PURPOSE 

Gleddoch Hotel, one of the most prestigious hotel, golf and spa resorts located in Renfrewshire is recruiting a Gardener to join our existing team. Gleddoch is a 70-bedroom hotel, golf course, luxurious spa with food and beverage outlets.

Landscape gardeners are the creative and practical workhorses who create functional, beautiful and relaxing gardens for all kinds of clients, from local councils and universities to private companies and individual customers. Using their talent for design and passion for practical work, landscape gardeners are responsible for designing, crafting, regenerating and maintaining outside spaces.

The creative side of a landscape gardener’s job involves two main stages: briefing and design. First things first, the landscape gardener will meet with their client to discuss their wants and desires for the proposed landscaping project. They will then produce a series of sketches, plans and designs before presenting them to the client.

Once the designs are finalized, the landscape gardener will be responsible for taking care of the business side of things: hiring equipment, recruiting additional laborer’s where necessary, and procuring all of the required materials, such as wood, cement, wood chippings, pebbles and soil.

When it’s time to get down to business, landscape gardeners are not scared of getting their hands dirty. They’ll be planting trees, bushes, flowers, shrubs and all kinds of other greenery. They’ll also be responsible for treating lawns and soil with nourishing chemicals.

A landscape gardener’s job, however, isn’t simply all about the plants. These guys will also be experts at building fences, erecting gazebos, constructing rockeries, laying decking and positioning patio slabs. They might even be in charge of adorning the garden with lighting, furniture and other finishing touches

Our mission is to provide a friendly, welcoming and personalised experience that will always be remembered.  We are looking for people who are, Self-motivated, Enthusiastic, Fit and capable of heavy work. Able to work in all weather conditions and able to use machinery, lawn mower, trimmers, brush cutter, hedge cutters, chainsaw etc.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting.

•    The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.

•    The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmer’s, leaf blowers.

•    Adjustments of mower height and quality of cut, etc.

•    Oil level checks and check for damage to any mower.

•    Report equipment malfunctions to engineering as and when noticed.

•    To be aware of Health and Safety requirements noting that all duties must be carried out to comply with current Health & Safety at Work legislation.

•    To ensure all equipment, machinery is stored securely and clean after use.

•    Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.

•    Maintain gardens by naturally fertilizing, trimming and making sure that plants are receiving adequate water.

•    Prune trees and hedges in ways that help the plants' health, are safe and look good.

•    Maintain lawn and grass areas using machinery, natural fertilizers but no chemicals.

•    To keep the gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths clear and free from litter always.

•    Planting, Pruning and cutting hedges.

•    Outside maintenance including pathways, pond, steps, walls etc.

•    Tiding up and cleaning outside of the hotel building.

•    Keep the tool shed / store room clean and tidy.

•    Good knowledge of plants, must be organized and able to follow schedule.

•    Weekend work will be required

•    Car owner is advisable due to location 

Specifically, we are looking for people who are passionate about the outdoors. Commitment to the role of a Gardener is essential, we need people who will continue on the journey with us to become one of the leading hotels in Scotland., and keep our grounds and gardens clean and presentable, 

You must be able to present yourself in an excellent manner, have outstanding communication skills and be a real team player. As you may interact with guests from time to time.

GENERAL: 
•    Comply with the company codes of conduct always.
•    Familiarise yourself with the company policies and procedures plus employee handbook and lead by example in demonstrating behaviours that we expect all employees to display.
•    Perform other tasks at the level of the role as directed by your Head Green Keeper
•    Ability to work as part of a diverse team with colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures and countries.
•    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and awareness of all policies and procedures relating to health, hygiene and fire safety.
•    Familiarise yourself with emergency and evacuation procedures.

ALL EMPLOYEES 
•    To attend training when required.
•    To be responsible for your own personal development at work and strive to be the best in what you do, taking care and pride in your work.
•    To participate in your annual review discussion and any subsequent conversations to review performance and objectives.
•    To have a flexible approach to the hours you are required to work.
•    To be fully aware of and adhere to the health and safety regulations concerning your employment and promote a safe environment for yourself, your colleagues and our guests.

Due to the nature of our business this is by no means a complete listing of the responsibilities of the role and you may be asked to complete other duties because of a business need.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU: 
•    A great place to work
•    Staff lunch whilst on duty
•    Discounted food, beverage and accommodation rates
•    Discounted Spa treatments
•    Discounted access to the leisure facilities
•    Discounted access to the 18-hole championship golf course

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 
If this job ticks all the boxes for you and you can deliver the standards that are expected from a hotel such as Gleddoch come and talk to us. Send your CV with a cover note and the position you are applying for.