Job Title:

£12.50 ph

Groundsman

Location:

Whitbarrow Village

About Us:

Whitbarrow Village is a luxury resort offering spacious lodges, leisure facilities including pools and spa amenities, on-site dining, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Our team plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards and appearance of the resort, ensuring our guests enjoy a welcoming, safe, and visually stunning environment during every stay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure grounds are maintained to the standards and frequency specified by Whitbarrow in the contract. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Grass cutting and edge trimming
• Pruning bushes, shrubs, and hedges (seasonal unless required for Health & Safety)
• Pruning trees to industry standards, including removal of low obstructing branches up to 2.2m above ground level
• Clearing fences, walls, and gates of weeds, moss, algae, and other inappropriate plant growth
• Clearing roads, paths, terraces, car parks, and other hard standing of weeds, moss, algae, debris, and leaves
• Ensuring boundaries, roadways, parking areas, and pathway markings (including signage) remain visible and free from overhanging vegetation
• Take proactive responsibility for meeting all Health & Safety requirements while undertaking duties
• Comply with all relevant legislation (including Local Authority requirements) relating to waste, pesticides, and COSHH
• Take responsibility for, and maintain in good working order, all company equipment, including vehicles
• Ensure that clients and guests are dealt with promptly and courteously, in line with company standards
• Support the delivery of Health & Safety policy and standards
• Complete all allocated Grounds Maintenance tasks listed on the Work Schedule for designated areas

Person Specification:

• Full UK driving licence (preferably including trailer towing category)
• Willingness to travel between sites daily
• Ability to perform the role to the required standard following training
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, colleagues, and supervisors effectively
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work schedule in line with business needs and environmental conditions
• Must be capable of lone working for the majority of the time
• Awareness of Grounds Maintenance specifications and general industry practices
• Experience of working within a team to deliver set targets
•  

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with guaranteed hours
• Flexible, daytime-friendly shifts
• Reward & recognition schemes, including bonuses of up to £1,000
• Generous staff discounts – up to 50% off holidays across 10 UK locations
• Employee referral scheme – earn up to £400 for successful recommendations
• Pension scheme, company uniform, and professional development opportunities, including training and career progression
• Supportive, family-run environment with a friendly, team-focused culture

Job Title:

£12.50 ph

Groundsman

Location:

Whitbarrow Village

About Us:

Whitbarrow Village is a luxury resort offering spacious lodges, leisure facilities including pools and spa amenities, on-site dining, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Our team plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards and appearance of the resort, ensuring our guests enjoy a welcoming, safe, and visually stunning environment during every stay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure grounds are maintained to the standards and frequency specified by Whitbarrow in the contract. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Grass cutting and edge trimming
• Pruning bushes, shrubs, and hedges (seasonal unless required for Health & Safety)
• Pruning trees to industry standards, including removal of low obstructing branches up to 2.2m above ground level
• Clearing fences, walls, and gates of weeds, moss, algae, and other inappropriate plant growth
• Clearing roads, paths, terraces, car parks, and other hard standing of weeds, moss, algae, debris, and leaves
• Ensuring boundaries, roadways, parking areas, and pathway markings (including signage) remain visible and free from overhanging vegetation
• Take proactive responsibility for meeting all Health & Safety requirements while undertaking duties
• Comply with all relevant legislation (including Local Authority requirements) relating to waste, pesticides, and COSHH
• Take responsibility for, and maintain in good working order, all company equipment, including vehicles
• Ensure that clients and guests are dealt with promptly and courteously, in line with company standards
• Support the delivery of Health & Safety policy and standards
• Complete all allocated Grounds Maintenance tasks listed on the Work Schedule for designated areas

Person Specification:

• Full UK driving licence (preferably including trailer towing category)
• Willingness to travel between sites daily
• Ability to perform the role to the required standard following training
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with clients, colleagues, and supervisors effectively
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work schedule in line with business needs and environmental conditions
• Must be capable of lone working for the majority of the time
• Awareness of Grounds Maintenance specifications and general industry practices
• Experience of working within a team to deliver set targets
•  

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with guaranteed hours
• Flexible, daytime-friendly shifts
• Reward & recognition schemes, including bonuses of up to £1,000
• Generous staff discounts – up to 50% off holidays across 10 UK locations
• Employee referral scheme – earn up to £400 for successful recommendations
• Pension scheme, company uniform, and professional development opportunities, including training and career progression
• Supportive, family-run environment with a friendly, team-focused culture