Grounds & Gardens Assistant
About us
Grounds & Gardens Assistant
Part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, The Lensbury is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.
The Role
Reporting to the Grounds & Gardens Manager/Head Gardener, you will be supporting the team in the maintenance and upkeep of The Lensbury’s Grounds and Gardens.
This role is for 20 hours per week over either 4 or 5 days, must include Mondays and Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
- Litter picking and bin emptying around the whole of The Lensbury site
- Ensure all entrances, exits, and fire escapes are accessible and clear of leaves, grass, moss, etc
- Ensure all hard surface, patios, pathways, carpark gullies are correctly maintained, weeded and moss free and all external areas are kept clean, tidy, and always well presented
- Undertake leaf blowing, clearance of all carparks, pathways etc.
- Ensure that the tennis court surrounds are kept leaf, litter & debris free and well presented at all times
- Edging of pathways
- Undertake gritting and snow clearing as required.
- Clean and maintain the outdoor furniture
- Ensure all Health and safety procedures and policies are always adhered to.
What we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:
- Good communicator with a can-do attitude, and the ability to work unsupervised/independently or as part of the wider team when required.
- Experience using hand tools and operating handheld machinery (blowers, strimmers etc) – (desirable but not essential as training can be provided).
- Driving licence (preferred).
- Some flexibility to work outside of standard hours for special events etc.
Benefits
- Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across some Iconic Hotels & Resorts properties
- Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool
- EAP with 24/7 helpline for you and your family
- Benefits portal with Hospitality Rewards, offering discounts across major brands
- Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
- Free meals whilst on duty
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Refer a Friend programme
- Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidays pro-rota
- Access to professional development and training
- A vibrant, supportive team culture in a stunning riverside location
