Location
Newmarket

Hours
40 hours per week (annualised hours – 45 hours in Summer / 35 hours in Winter)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Gardener to join our Newmarket team to deliver the day-to-day care of the grounds and gardens managed by Jockey Club Estates (JCE), maintaining high presentation standards. This role includes a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the areas across JCE and contribute to the delivery of projects.

The Gardener will assist the grounds team in all aspects of grounds and garden maintenance across multiple sites. Responsibilities include lawn care such as mowing, strimming, irrigation, aeration, scarifying and fertiliser treatments. You will undertake all aspects of continued plant and shrub care including planting, watering, feeding, pruning of flower beds, baskets, containers, formal hedging, shrubs and trees. You will assist with preparing and replanting seasonal bedding displays to the best horticultural practices.

Safe operation of a variety of horticultural machines and equipment such as hedge cutters, strimmers, and ride-on mowers is essential. Routine maintenance duties include litter collection, weeding, leaf clearing and sweeping. You will also assist with pest control by identifying and treating pests and diseases that affect plants. You will be fully equipped with working PPE and ensure appropriate manual handling processes are followed.

About The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning and operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food, and entertainment on raceday’s and beyond. As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport.

Jockey Club Estates (JCE) is the property and land management arm of The Jockey Club Group, managing a substantial and diverse property portfolio, providing first-class racehorse training facilities as well as hospitality in the historic Jockey Club Rooms. At The Jockey Club, people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

Experience
Experience of routine grounds maintenance including lawn care, planting, pruning, and pest control. Experience operating horticultural machinery such as hedge cutters, strimmers, ride-on mowers and basic tractor-drawn equipment. Basic tractor driving experience and machinery operation. PA1 & PA6 qualification and experience in regular spraying is required.

Knowledge of raising plants and associated glasshouse activities is desirable.

About you
Ability to work under pressure to continually deliver high standards. Good knowledge of plant care including planting, deadheading, watering, feeding and pruning. Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace. A full driving licence is essential.

You may not possess all the skills or experience listed here but do not be put off applying. We have a wide range of roles and would love to add you to our talent pool.

Qualifications
PA1 & PA6 spraying qualifications are required. Other relevant horticultural qualifications or experience will be advantageous.