Gardener

Audley Villages
GB - Surrey - Englefield Green
January 10, 2025

First impressions count, the simple but beautifully presented lawns and landscapes set the scene here at Audley. We are just as passionate about nurturing and growing our people as you will be about creating exceptional, scene setting, award winning gardens.

As our Gardener you’ll take responsibility for maintaining the landscapes, planting flower beds and the general upkeep of the grounds and gardens. You will ensure that everything is maintained in a good representational order at all times and keeping things “just so” for our owners.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.

Main Duties

To water and feed all border plants, tubs and shrubs on a regular basis to ensure healthy and vigorous plants.

To cut lawn and bed edges at least every 8 days during the months of March to November and at least four times during the winter months.

To keep all ponds, water features, paths, patios, drives and forecourts and roads etc. weed free and clean. All areas to be regularly swept /tidied.

To trim hedges and shrubs as required.

To rake up leaves in the winter period.

To prune and thin plants roses, shrubs and small trees mainly in the winter period.

To maintain a garden log book.

To maintain a high standard of presentation.

To report any faulty or damaged equipment or machinery to the person in charge.

To participate in any theme events/open days for owners.

To participate in stock taking as required.

To use the correct equipment/appliances/tools as instructed by the manufacturers.

To maintain at all times a professional relationship with owners and/or their next of kin/representative and to maintain this relationship within professional boundaries.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience of working in the landscaping or gardening sector.

A ‘can do’ attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.

Excellent communication skills.

Self-motivated and driven by standards and results.

Eager to learn and develop.

Hands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.

Warm, professional and empathetic.

In Return You Will Receive:

Work life balance

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution

28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)

50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide

Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.

Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Free uniform and a lot more…

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’

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