Groundsman

Groundsman

For over 50 years we have been one of the UK’s most loved attractions. With over 1 million guests in 2019, we are passionate about providing immersive experiences that bring family and friends together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

We’re an organisation driven by our core cultural values, which are to engage and inspire, put people first, take accountability, continuously improve and to act with integrity. We believe everyone who works at Longleat can subscribe to these values, and that they truly set us apart as a place to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Groundsman to join our team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our outstanding outdoor space including the stunning rolling lawns that make up some of the 900 acres of capability brown landscape, as well as looking after the upkeep of the 16,000 English yew trees that make up Britain’s biggest hedge maze.

What will this role entail?

Reporting to the Head Groundman, you will provide a full gardens and grounds maintenance support service to Longleat which includes, undertaking ground work and supporting the upkeep of Longleat grounds, including Longleat Park trees, grasslands and lawns as well as formal gardens and Longleat Park attractions.

Key duties will include:

• You will carry out general maintenance of Guest facing open spaces, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, litter collection, planting, pruning and seeding.
• Operate assigned mowers and other motorized equipment in the maintenance of landscaped areas; operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment; operate trucks, trailers, tractors and other equipment to load, unload and transport materials and equipment;
• Rake leaves and lawns; hoe weeds; spray herbicides and pesticides and remove rodents according to established methods and procedures.
• To be responsible for the cleanliness and neatness of your work area inclusive of vehicles and equipment
• Carry out gritting, salt spreading, snow clearing as necessary
• Undertake minor construction and landscaping work.

What will I need to be considered for this vacancy?

• Full Driving Licence
• Experience in general Landscape and Grounds Maintenance
• Ability to work well within a team but also as a lone worker at times
• Self-motivated and a proactive approach to work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• A NVQ2 or NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture / Turf Maintenance is desirable

What will I receive in return?

As a Groundsman you will receive a rate of £8.91 - £9.86 depending on experience in addition to a range of attractive benefits that include;

• 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Complimentary tickets to Longleat, 18 per annum pro rata.
• 50% off Annual passes for your Friends and Family, free entry for yourself.
• Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
• 20% off VIP Experiences, 10% off Accommodation.
• Company Pension
• Life assurance cover and more perks.

You’ll be employed on a permanent 39-hour contract working 5 days out of 7, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. Working hours varying in accordance with opening times.

Location: Longleat (Warminster, Wiltshire)

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.