Gardener

Job DescriptionFirst 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.nAs our Gardener youll 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.nWe 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.nMain DutiesnnTo water and feed all border plants, tubs and shrubs on a regular basis to ensure healthy and vigorous plants.nTo 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.nTo keep all ponds, water features, paths, patios, drives and forecourts and roads etc. weed free and clean. All areas to be regularly swept /tidied.nTo trim hedges and shrubs as required.nTo rake up leaves in the winter period.nTo prune and thin plants roses, shrubs and small trees mainly in the winter period.nTo maintain a garden log book.nTo maintain a high standard of presentation.nTo report any faulty or damaged equipment or machinery to the person in charge.nTo participate in any theme events/open days for owners.nTo participate in stock taking as required.nTo use the correct equipment/appliances/tools as instructed by the manufacturers.nTo maintain at all times a professional relationship with owners and/or their next of kin/representative and to maintain this relationship within professional boundaries.nnThe Ideal Candidate: nnExperience of working in the landscaping or gardening sector.nA can do attitude and an organised approach that ensures things get done.nExcellent communication skills.nSelf-motivated and driven by standards and results.nEager to learn and develop.nHands on and flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns.nWarm, professional and empathetic.nnIn Return You Will Receive:nnWork life balancenCompetitive salarynCompany pension scheme, with a 5% company contributionn28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)n50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwidenGuest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwidenExcellent learning and development opportunitiesnFree membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.nFree membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan SchemenRefer a friend bonus schemenFree uniform and a lot morennAudley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.We arecommitted 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&Ipolicy/statementnAV_CHP

Created: 2025-07-17