Gardener

Gardener - Part Time Position

Are you passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces? Do you find joy in nurturing plants and maintaining lush landscapes. If so, we want YOU to bring your green thumb and creativity to our team at voco Zeal Exeter Science Park!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Cultivating and maintaining pristine gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Planting seasonal flowers, shrubs, and trees to ensure year-round beauty.
• Pruning, trimming, and caring for plants to keep them healthy and vibrant.
• Managing pest control and applying sustainable gardening practices.
• Collaborating with our team to design and enhance landscape features.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and ready for action.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for gardening and a love for the outdoors.
• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, or horticulture (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of plants, soil types, and seasonal planting.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• A proactive and creative mindset to bring new ideas to life.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your experience and qualifications.
• Supportive Team: You will work with a passionate team that is dedicated to providing exceptional events and maintaining our status as a premier event destination.
• Innovative Culture: Our hotel prides itself on creativity and innovation in the hospitality sector, encouraging team members to bring new ideas to the forefront.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages. 

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.