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Gardener - Newquay

Employer
Darwin Escapes
Location
Newquay, Cornwall
Salary
Hourly
Closing date
28 Oct 2019

Full Time Gardener - Piran Meadows Resort and Spa - Whitecross, Newquay

A position is now available for a Full Time Gardener to join the team at Piran Meadows Resort and Spa in Whitecross, Newquay.

You will join our friendly Grounds and Maintenance team to look after the grounds and gardens of Piran Meadows. This will include general grounds upkeep such grass and hedge cutting, barking and weeding alongside grounds improvements including border planting.

Due to the use of resort vehicles, a full driving licence is essential to this role.

This is a full time, permanent position to work variable hours including weekends and bank holidays.

The Gardener position is ideal for anyone searching for grounds or gardening positions within a commutable distance of Whitecross.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining grounds and borders carrying out tasks such as weeding, edging and grass cutting
  • Barking borders and various other landscaped areas
  • Planting, maintenance of trees, shrubs, mulching and leaf clearing
  • Weed maintenance of flower beds and hard standing areas
  • Hedge cutting and clearing
  • Seasonal pruning requirements and watering


What experience you will need

  • Previous gardening or grounds experience is an advantage


What skills you will need

  • Excellent customer service skills are key
  • Good levels of communication skills
  • Ability to work independently to carry out given tasks
  • Driving licence is essential to the role
  • PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications are an advantage
  • Horticultural qualifications are an advantage
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weathers


What we offer

  •  
    • Competitive salary
    • Enhanced holiday entitlement
    • Discounted staff breaks at our luxurious holiday resorts across the UK
    • Free use of all Darwin Escapes resort facilities including many of our free gyms and swimming pools
    • Food discount across all resorts
    • Discounts on spa treatments
    • *'Introduce a friend' recruitment bonus
    • *100% work attendance bonus
    • *Company employee sick pay
    • Compassionate leave pay
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Free access to the Darwin Academy training programme to help further your career and skill levels
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Health Shield cash plan
  • *Subject to terms and conditions

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