Groundskeeper

Dunluce Lodge is a stunning property, renowned for its breathtaking views and luxury guest experience. Our grounds are an essential part of what makes Dunluce Lodge special, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere for all who visit. We’re seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to join our team and help us maintain the beauty and charm of our property.

As a Groundskeeper at Dunluce Lodge, you’ll be responsible for maintaining our gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces, ensuring they are always pristine and inviting. Your role will involve landscaping, gardening, and general maintenance of the grounds to create an immaculate environment for guests to enjoy. You’ll take pride in your work, have a passion for nature, and possess a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Landscape Maintenance: Maintain gardens, lawns, and pathways, ensuring they are well-kept and visually appealing.
• Gardening: Plant, prune, and care for a variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs, contributing to the beauty and diversity of the grounds.
• Outdoor Cleanliness: Keep outdoor areas clean and free of debris, ensuring a pleasant environment for all guests.
• Minor Repairs: Perform minor repairs and upkeep to outdoor furniture, walkways, and other features as needed.
• Seasonal Tasks: Prepare grounds for seasonal changes, including planting, mulching, leaf removal, and winter preparation.
• Equipment Management: Safely operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment, keeping them in good working condition.

What We’re Looking For:

• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for ensuring the grounds are maintained to the highest standard.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.
• Passion for Nature: A genuine interest in gardening and outdoor maintenance.
• Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and proactively manage tasks.
• Experience: Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or gardening is preferred.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.