GARDENER

Full Time

£23,920 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually

40 hours

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 Relais & Chateaux 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.

Purpose of the role

As a Gardener you’ll be joining our Estates team, ensuring that the hotel grounds are always
maintained to the highest standard whilst working effectively with other team members.

You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, plus the team are on a weekend rota which consists of
1 in 6 weekends, 8:00am – 12:30pm.

Carry out all necessary tasks as instructed by the Estates Manager or the deputy
Ensure the highest levels of presentation of the Hotel are always kept
Uphold the team SOP’s given to you
Ensure daily health and safety checks are carried out in accordance with Grantley Hall’s health and safety policy
Participate willingly in organised training sessions within the hotel and own department
General gardening duties, weeding, mulching and pruning plants and scrubs on the estate
Cutting and maintaining lawns and grass to a variety of finishes, using a variety of machines
Leaf-clearing and litter picking including emptying bins

About You

Solid experience of working in large gardens
Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Knowledge of plants, lawncare, glasshouse work, machinery
Horticultural experience, to at least NVQ Level 2 or above
Confident, self-motivated and present a professional persona in all circumstances
Excellent verbal communication
A flexible approach to work is required

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Wagestream)
• 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. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• 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. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Relais & Chateaux and 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