The Role:
Do you have a background in landscaping? Are you interested in becoming an essential part of the day to day operation of the Lulworth Estate?
We are seeking a hardworking, reliable and experienced Landscapes, Grounds and Site Operative to join our dedicated team.
The Landscapes department undertakes a variety of work throughout the year with tasks falling into grounds maintenance, forestry/arboriculture, landscaping services and countryside management. The Lulworth Estate pushes for the highest standards in every area of work and all employees are expected to hold themselves to the same high standards.
All applicants must be a self-starter and must be able to show initiative in every job they do. They must have the desire to maintain different areas of the estate and allow visitor experience to be the best it can be. Applicants will be required to work as a team and show a strong willingness to support and help other team members and also other departments across the wider estate.
As a fantastic benefit, all employees of the Lulworth Estate qualify for a free ticket to the legendary Camp Bestival which takes place this year in August in the grounds of Lulworth Castle!
This is a full time, permanent position, working outdoors in all weather conditions with physical effort on a daily basis. Two years’ experience of work in a similar setting is essential.
Salary will be between £26,000 and £27,500 per annum dependent on skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grass cutting with pedestrian and ride on mowers and strimmers
- Use of brushcutters with assorted cutting head attachments
- Hedge cutting
- Pesticide applications
- Tree care, including chainsaw use and felling
- Forestry/ plantation maintenance
- Tractor use (including Rights of Way, Fire Breaks, grass cutting and fencing work)
- Landscaping gardens that belong to the Estate’s various properties
- Fencing, including stock and garden fencing
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Chainsaw Licence.
- Ability to follow instructions from the Landscapes Working Foreman.
- Willingness to hold high standards within their work.
- Experience with maintaining and repairing a variety of machines and tools.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Employee discount within 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 of 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:
LS01
Status:
Full Time
Hours:
Average annual hours are 39 hours per week
Pay:
Competitive dependent on skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications
Pay Type:
Salary
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
TBD