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Groundsperson

  • Full Time
  • Salary: £22,308 Per Year
  • Location: Darlington

At Maguire’s Country Parks, we strongly believe that our success isn’t just measured by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it. We value reliability, ambition and we’re passionate about what we do. We work together and we strive to do the right thing by our customers, the business and each other.

When creating opportunities to join our team, experience and past achievements are important, so we’ll talk about them, and we’ll ask for your CV. What’s more important to us is that you’re aligned with our values. If you haven’t worked in the holiday park industry before, that’s not a concern to us, with the right attitude and approach we can train you in everything you need to know, however what we can’t train you to do, is to value what we do. We regard this so highly that we ask that you only apply if you’re confident you can thrive working as part of a supportive and productive team that has a strong desire to do the right thing. A team that enjoys what they do, and that has ambitions to take the business forward. A team who can be relied upon to do what they say they will.

If this sounds like you, and you think you’d be a good fit, then please read on.

We’re expanding our team with the addition of an experienced and keen grounds person.

The Groundsperson will work full-time (37.5 hours), over 5 days each week, as part of a team to maintain our exceptionally well-presented 5-star parks in and around the Darlington area. The role will be based in Darlington, at Newbus Grange Country Park, with travel to other sites as part of the working day, in company vehicles. The groundsperson is therefore required to have a full driving licence. Experience of towing would be useful.

This physically demanding job will see the Groundsperson work outdoors in all weathers, all year round to maintain the high standards on the parks. Work uniform and PPE will be provided.

The Groundsperson must be hardworking and dedicated to their work, with an eye for presentation and an interest in gardening. Experience of working in a grounds keeping or gardening role is highly desirable.

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week worked over 5 days.

Salary: £11.44 per hour.

Other Benefits: Impressive working environment situated in idyllic surroundings of 5-star country parks, pension scheme, employee discounts, free on-site parking.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Work Location: In person

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Our Core Values

Reliable

We are reliable and honest, and we do what we say we will.

Ambitious

Driven by a strong desire to develop and grow, we want to be the best we can be.

Right Thing

We always strive to do the right thing by our customers, the business and each other.

Passionate

We have a genuine passion and enjoyment for what we do.

Together

We are one team, and supportive of one another as individuals.