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Gardener - Epsom, Surrey

Employer
Royal Automobile Club
Location
Epsom, Surrey
Salary
£29,246 per annum
Closing date
11 Feb 2025
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Gardener - Epsom, Surrey

Job Type: Full Time - 40 hours per week

The Royal Automobile Club is an exclusive world-class private members club, with 2 stunning clubhouses in London and Epsom. Providing a first-class service offering accommodation, dining, banqueting, sports and leisure facilities for the enjoyment of our members and guests.

Benefits of working at the Royal Automobile Club:

  • 40-hour week with overtime
  • Free meals on duty
  • Birthday day off (additional to holiday entitlement)
  • European RAC cover
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Staff uniform
  • Generous pension
  • Employer paid health cash plan
  • Staff fund
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose of the role:

The Royal Automobile Club in Epsom is looking for a Gardener to join our amazing Gardening team, working on 350 acres of stunning landscape. This is a unique opportunity that encompasses not only general garden maintenance but also elements of soft and hard landscaping and the creation of bespoke planting schemes.

Working hours: 6.00am-2:30pm Monday – Friday, working x 2 half days Saturday and Sunday every 6 weeks.

Responsibilities:

  • To carry out the day to day order of works to ensure gardens are at the required standard
  • Liaise with Head Gardener on the upkeep and maintenance of estate grounds and gardens
  • Carry out all works to the estate garden areas in accordance with the Club’s best practice (beds, borders, hedges, lawns and containers)

About you:

  • Horticulture qualification – NVQ 2 or RHS level 2
  • Full driving licence essential
  • Demonstrable managing annuals, perennials, shrubs, etc.
  • Previous experience in identifying plant pest and diseases
  • Experience in using handheld machinery
  • Working in all weathers
  • Experience with early start times
  • A good knowledge of plant names and identification, Latin preferable' and 'PA1 & PA6 Qualification'

Club Values: HEARTS

Heritage - Our rich motoring, social, sporting and architectural heritage runs through the fabric and the nature of the Club
Excellence - Excellence is not an achievement; it is something we strive for every day.
Accountability - Taking ownership of our work, meeting our own high standards, honouring our commitments and acting with professionalism.
Respect - Showing consideration and understanding to our members and colleagues.
Trust – Acting with fairness, honesty and integrity.
Sustainability – Actively contribute to reducing our environmental impact, improving our operational efficiency and continuing to build our reputation.

Please visit our website for more information about our Club Vision and Values.

What to expect:

  • All applications will be reviewed
  • Immediate interview dates available
  • Closing date 5 February 2025

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