OTE £14.01 per hour including tronc.
At THE PIG-at Bridge Place, our gardens, grounds and buildings are every bit as important as the food on our plates and the welcome our guests receive.
We're looking for a practical, hands-on Grounds Person / Gardener & Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team and help care for the beautiful outdoor spaces and estate that make our hotel so special.
If you're happiest outdoors, enjoy working with the seasons, and are equally comfortable turning your hand to general maintenance tasks, we'd love to hear from you.
A bit about the role
Working alongside our Head Grounds Person and Maintenance Team, you'll play an important part in keeping the hotel looking its very best throughout the year.
Your role will be varied and could include:
- Maintaining lawns, borders, hedges, pathways and guest areas.
- Mowing, strimming, pruning and seasonal planting.
- Supporting general estate maintenance and upkeep.
- Carrying out basic repairs, painting and decorating tasks.
- Assisting with routine checks and maintenance across the hotel grounds and buildings.
- Helping prepare the estate for events and seasonal projects.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and takes pride in a job well done.
We'd love to meet someone who:
- Has experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, estate work, landscaping, horticulture, maintenance or a similar hands-on role.
- Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.
- Can turn their hand to a variety of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Takes pride in high standards and attention to detail.
- Is comfortable using garden machinery such as mowers and strimmers.
- Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.
- Is happy interacting with guests and colleagues alike.
PA1 and PA6 certification would be an advantage but isn't essential.
In return, you'll receive:
- Free B&B stays at THE PIG hotels.
- 35% discount on food, drink and treatments.
- Annual holiday increase up to 33 days.
- Take-home goods at cost price.
- Free access for you and your family to GP, physiotherapy and counselling services through Help@Hand.
- Plenty of learning and development opportunities.
- Anniversary vouchers for dinner and wine for two.
This is more than a grounds and maintenance role. It's an opportunity to become part of a team that genuinely cares about nature, craftsmanship and creating beautiful places for people to enjoy.
Whether you're an experienced gardener, grounds person, maintenance assistant, estate worker or simply someone who enjoys practical work and being outdoors, you'll find a welcoming team and a unique place to grow your career.
Come and help us keep THE PIG-at Bridge Place looking its very best, whatever the season.
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Grounds Person / Gardener & Maintenance in Canterbury employer: The Pig Hotel Group
The Pig Hotel Group is an attractive employer due to its commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and creating a vibrant work culture. Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth and are encouraged to bring creativity to their roles. The emphasis on teamwork and collaboration makes it a fulfilling place to work.
