The Role:
Do you have a passion for gardening and a background in general building maintenance? Would you like the opportunity to work in our wonderful, south Dorset coastal country garden and private home?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen, hardworking handyperson/gardener with general gardening and building maintenance skills to assist with work around a diverse and beautiful private home and garden.
Assisting our small, friendly team, the role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weathers, who has a keen interest in gardening and proven knowledge/experience in general DIY and associated machinery.
Duties will include assisting with any necessary building, decorating and grounds maintenance or tasks within the property as well as helping to maintain the high standards within the garden, assisting with watering and weeding.
A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic are most important. There will also be the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge.
Working hours are 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on a Friday).
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting our small, friendly team with general gardening, maintenance and outside duties.
- Caring for plants and borders including watering, weeding and dead heading.
- Working with associated DIY machinery.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Employee discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate, plus free entry to Lulworth Castle.
- A free weekend ticket to Camp Bestival, held in the grounds of Lulworth Castle in August 2025.
- Free parking at our three beautiful sites, Lulworth Cove, Lulworth Castle and Durdle Door.
- A friendly and inspiring place in which to work, offering a wealth experience and career development opportunities.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply, please send your completed application form to recruitment@lulworth.com
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from recruitment agencies.
LMS 004 – 01 The Lulworth Estate Application Form
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
GD01
Status:
Full Time
Hours:
39 hours per week – Monday – Friday – 8:00am – 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on a Friday)
Pay:
£12.36
Pay Type:
Hourly
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD