Outline of day-to-day duties:
To work with the landscape team in maintaining the 18th century grounds and surrounding gardens.
Maintenance of the landscape including general gardening tasks such as digging, mulching, watering, weeding, lawn edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting.
To assist with plant propagation and nursery stock production.
To help in the kitchen garden with sowing, harvesting and cultivating the crops.
Use of some machinery including backpack blowers, strimmers, mowers and hedge cutters.
To assist in some Estate duties e.g. fencing, path repairs, emptying bins and building maintenance etc.
Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
Assist with the set-up, take down and safe/smooth running of events.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Training:Horticulture or landscape construction operative, Level 2 (GCSE)Dedicated Performance Coach
24 months programme
Merrist Wood College day release
Functional Skills Maths and English if applicableTraining Outcome:The usually expected career progression would be to become a gardener at a public / heritage garden or landscape. There is a possibility of a full-time post becoming available on completion at Painshill, depending on staffing levels / budgets, but there is no guarantee.Employer Description:Painshill is a Grade I listed 18th century landscape garden of international renown, attracting approximately 200,000 visitors a year. Inspired by landscape paintings and the Grand Tour through Europe, the Hon Charles Hamilton created Painshill between 1738 and 1773.
A registered charity, the landscape at Painshill Park is managed by a team of gardeners and volunteers dedicated to ensuring the plant collections, history and heritage of Hamilton’s vision for Painshill can be enjoyed by everyone.
In addition to the designed landscape, there are kitchen gardens, walled gardens, poly tunnels and herbaceous borders. Painshill is also custodian of a national plant heritage collection.Working Hours :Number of Hours: 37.5
Working days: 5
Lunch break length: 2 x half hour breaks
Start Time: 7.30am
Finish Time: 4pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Postive attitude....Read more...
We’re recruiting for an enthusiastic and organised Hire Desk Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, well respected brand, playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and delivering outstanding customer service.
Overview of role:
As a Hire Desk Controller, you’ll be the first point of contact for customers, supporting them with hire enquiries, quotations, and technical information. Your mission is to deliver a seamless customer journey, ensuring every hire request is handled efficiently and professionally, from initial enquiry through to delivery or collection.
You’ll also play a key role in collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure operational excellence while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Main responsibilities for the Hire Desk Controller
Acting as a brand custodian, representing the company with passion and pride
Handling enquiries via phone, email, providing pricing, specifications, technical details
Converting hire enquiries into successful hires by delivering best-in-class service
Coordinating transport needs, scheduling deliveries, collections, demonstrations
Working with the client to drive revenue and ensure smooth operations
Resolving delivery issues or collections promptly, escalating when necessary
Maintaining accurate records, raising contracts for hires and off-hires
Taking ownership of the customer journey, ensuring high standards of service are met
Skills, experience and Attributes required
Strong organisational and problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
A proactive, passionate and half glass full approach
Customer-focused approach with a passion for building relationships
Confidence in handling multiple tasks and working under pressure to meet deadlines
IT literate, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
Experience in hire, sales, or customer service is advantageous but not essential
What’s in it for You?
Join a company that values its people and offers fantastic benefits, including:
A salary £36,750 salary with profit share and annual bonus
8:30 - 5pm Monday to Friday
Site based 5 days per week
26 days of holiday plus bank holidays
Pension, life assurance, and staff discounts
Career development opportunities
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Start: ASAPLanguages: German and English - Fluent,Please note that the client will not accept applications if there is a language barrier.Are you ready to step into a world where artistry, precision, and discreet service coalesce to create an unforgettable guest experience.I am working with a prestigious hotel group in Munich that invites a visionary Director of Housekeeping to uphold and elevate the standards of opulence of what their guests know and cherish.Key Responsibilities:
Guardian of Grandeur:Organize and maintain exceptional standards in guest rooms, suites, corridors, fire exits, stairways, service rooms, and public spaces, ensuring every detail radiates impeccable luxury.Operational Excellence:Supervise all Housekeeping operations, driving seamless communication both within the division and with all hotel departments to achieve harmonious hotel-wide performance.Luxury Brand Ambassador:Ensure the flawless implementation of ultra-luxury brand standards, safeguarding and enhancing the reputation as a benchmark in hospitality excellence.Guest Experience Architect:Consistently surpass guest and management expectations by delivering experiences that are not only memorable but truly extraordinary, responding to each guest’s needs with finesse and discretion.Collaborative Leadership:Foster flexible, supportive relationships with all departments to contribute collectively to the hotel’s distinctive sense of place.Expert Problem Solver:Handle guest concerns and feedback with poise, delivering swift and sophisticated resolutions to secure absolute guest satisfaction.Talent Development:Identify training needs and execute on-the-job coaching in collaboration with relevant departments, ensuring every associate embodies our culture of perfection and hospitality artistry.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience:A minimum of five years in a senior Housekeeping leadership role within the luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality sector is preferred.Language:Native-level proficiency in German and English; fluency in additional languages is a prestigious asset.Leadership:Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage diverse, high-performing teams within an opulent hospitality environment.Detail-Oriented:Unmatched attention to detail, with the ability to organize, prioritize, and execute responsibilities with speed and elegance.Professionalism:An innate sense of discretion, polish, and passion for surpassing expectations in all facets of guest service and hotel operations.
What Awaits You
The opportunity to be the custodian of luxury for one of Munich’s most esteemed hotel collections.A collaborative, dynamic environment where your expertise defines the heartbeat of the guest experience.Competitive remuneration and benefits befitting your leadership within a world-class hospitality brand.
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