Gardener

Overview

Are you passionate about transforming landscapes into breath-taking vistas?
Join us at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading as a Gardener and turn your love of Gardening into a fulfilling career.

In return the role offers a salary of £13.09 per hour plus excellent benefits including meals on duty in our colleague canteen, a paid day off for your birthday & an annual complimentary 2 night stay at a property of your choice to name a few!

De Vere Wokefield Estate is a stunning venue in an exceptional setting. The role of Gardener will involve establishing, maintaining and managing the gardens to the highest horticultural standards. You will be passionate about delivering the best experience for our visitors and guests and instrumental in the creation and restoration of our outdoor spaces.

Your Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in lawn care, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, planting and associated garden tasks
• Hold a RHS level 2 qualification or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of plants & their care with an interest in historic gardens
• Skilled at using & maintaining gardening machinery
• A Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the wider hotel team
• A positive attitude with good attention to detail

Benefits

• £13.09 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we\\\’ll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.