At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our gardening team to maintain a stunning estate and create beautiful landscapes.
- Company: Grantley Hall, a luxurious five-star hotel in North Yorkshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working across multiple sites with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, nurture your passion for horticulture, and be part of a prestigious team.
- Qualifications: RHS Level 2 in Horticulture and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Gardener with a keen eye for detail to join our gardening team and help transform a prestigious estate overseen by Grantley Hall. The ideal candidate will be driven, motivated, and enthusiastic about horticulture, with a particular passion for soft landscaping and maintaining exceptionally high standards throughout the estate.
Essential Qualifications
- RHS Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence (due to the estate's location)
Preferred Qualifications
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
Key Skills, Qualities & Experience
- Strong knowledge of plant identification and plant care
- Confident in the use of gardening machinery, including blowers and hedge trimmers
- Skilled in pruning and maintaining topiary
- Excellent attention to detail
- Passionate, reliable, and motivated to work in all weather conditions
This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated gardening team working on a prestigious estate. If you are passionate about horticulture, motivated to maintain high standards, and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, this role requires flexible working across multiple sites from time to time.
Benefits
- A monthly service charge - typically 3,400 annually
- 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
- Access to earnings before payday (Stream)
- Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
- Free parking
- Complimentary meals when on duty
- Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
- Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year.
- Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ's, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
- Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, 100 B&B for employees (150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
- Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector.
- Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
- Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
- Free sight tests for those eligible
- Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
- Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to 1000
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting 'mind, money, move, munch'
- Grantley Academy to support your development
- Annual paid volunteering days
ASSISTANT GARDENER - Harrogate employer: leisurejobs
Grantley Hall is an exceptional employer, offering a unique blend of luxury hospitality and a supportive work environment in the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside. Employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including generous holiday allowances, access to exclusive discounts, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through the Grantley Academy. With a strong focus on team appreciation and wellbeing, working at Grantley Hall means being part of a dedicated team that celebrates success and fosters a passion for horticulture in a stunning estate setting.
