Job Description

Job Ref:

TLH1229

Branch:

The Lensbury

Location:

The Lensbury, Teddington

Salary/Benefits:

20,318 per annum + development opportunities, use of leisure, hotel discounts, EAP and more!

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Part Time

Shift pattern:

7:30-16:00

Hours per week:

32

Posted date:

28/04/2025

Closing date:

08/06/2025

About us

Part of London + Regional Hotels,

The Lensbury Resort

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 you will be supporting the team in the maintenance and upkeep of The Lensbury grounds and gardens.



This is a 32 hour role, working 4 days per week.

The Benefits?

Free meals whilst on duty Paid annual leave of 28 days including public holidays (pro-rata as part-time) Use of some leisure facilities, including gym swimming pool (after successful 30 day review) EAP for you and your family Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities Excellent training and development opportunities Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year Cycle to work scheme Free parking Refer a Friend programme Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio

Key Responsibilities

General seasonal turf maintenance (cutting, feeding, edging etc.) Watering of all new planting, bedding planting, container planting turf Assist in annual sports surface renovation Ensure all entrances, exits, and fire escapes are accessible and clear of leaves, grass, etc Assist with ensuring all areas such as flowerbeds, garden and grass surfaces, trees etc. are correctly maintained, and all external areas are kept clean, tidy, and always well presented Check for general wear of the pitches, any disease or discolouration of the grass and report to the manager or Head Groundsperson Undertake leaf blowing, clearance, and weeding of all shrub borders Litter picking and bin emptying around the whole of The Lensbury site Undertake gritting and snow clearing as required Assist with the safeguarding and correct storage of all machinery, fertilisers, chemicals and equipment and participate in any relevant training on procedures for their use. Clean and maintain the outdoor furniture Undertake any other jobs required by the Head Gardener or management. 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:


General knowledge of plants and their care and maintenance Experience in sports turf care (preferable but not essential) Good communicator with a can-do attitude, and the ability to work in the team as well as unsupervised. NVQ Level 2 or RHS equivalent (preferable but not essential) PA1, PA2 and PA6 in pesticide and herbicide applications (preferable but not essential) Experience operating tractors and tractor-mounted equipment (desirable but not essential as training can be provided) Driving licence Committed to progress within the role Focused on training and development

The Lensbury Club - London's Riverside Resort

The Lensbury's exclusive leisure club, hotel and conference centre sits in extensive grounds on the banks of the Thames in Teddington, south west London.



Our members can take care of their wellness by working out in the Lockside gym and studios, playing tennis or pickleball on our courts, boating on the river - launched from our specialist Watersports Centre, or relaxing in our extensive grounds. After catching up on emails in our co-working spaces, they can recharge with a coffee and light snack from our deli or something more substantial in our Club House restaurant.



Visitors to the area can enjoy an overnight stay in one of the elegant hotel bedrooms, with access to The Lensbury's facilities, enhanced by the location and beautiful surroundings.



For business, The Lensbury provides a captivating backdrop away from the hustle and bustle of central London. It's an ideal setting for a whole host of business events, from meetings and conferences to team building and company away-days.