Gardener
Salary: £27,040.00 Per Annum, Plus Desirable Benefits
Full Time, Permanent Position, Working 40 Hours Per Week
The Horticulture Department at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has a vacancy for a Gardener, to join the team.
Working with a small team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our grounds and gardens at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. Duties will mainly include looking after the hotel & accommodation gardens, lawns and grass areas, the herbaceous and mixed plantings, wall shrubs, lawns, houseplant displays and seasonal displays ensuring they meet the organisations priorities.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidates will have previous experience working as a gardener within a recognised Garden or Estate. Qualifications are an advantage but not essential for this role as experience of similar work will also be considered. You must have good general horticultural knowledge and have a good level of physical fitness as these roles will involve heavy lifting. A valid driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive company vehicles. We are looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible and happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Contract details:
The role is permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, five days out of seven. Working hours are 7:30am – 4:00pm which can include weekends and bank holidays. A reliable mode of transport is essential due to our remote location. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
The location:
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a world-renowned wild animal park set within 600 acres of Kentish savannah. The Reserve is home to some of the world’s most rare and endangered animals and offers luxury short breaks accommodations, free roaming animal safaris, once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters and exquisite dining experiences. Most importantly, every one of our employees is part of real conservation in action and their efforts have contributed to animals such as black rhino and western lowland gorillas being returned to their natural habitats in collaboration with our partners at The Aspinall Foundation.
Why you should join us:
We’re on a mission to create memorable experiences that matter, and our Core Values ‘One Team’, Customer’ and ‘Pride’ are what drive us each day to become part of something extraordinary. As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and the roars from our pride of Lions, you will join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, rising with length of service. (Pro-rata to start date & working hours)
- Unlimited free entry for you and a person of your choice into both of our parks as well as friends and family tickets.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning
- Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity Policies.
- Exceptional discounts on food, retail and accommodation at our parks.
- Numerous high street retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
- And many more length or service-related rewards and Benefits.
To apply: Please email your CV along with a covering letter
Visit our website to find out more about us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £27,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as a gardener within a recognised Garden or Estate? Please tell us about your experience here:
- If you have gained any Horticulture qualifications, please tell us about them here:
- Why do you think you'd be successful in this position?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 24/08/2025