Gardener

De Vere Wokefield Estate
set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club.

Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Are you passionate about transforming landscapes into breath‑taking vistas?

Join us at De Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading as a Part‑Time Gardener (24 hours per week) and turn your love of gardening into a fulfilling career.

In return the role offers a salary of £13.09per hour plus excellent benefits including meals on duty in our colleague canteen, a paid day off for your birthday & an annual complimentary 2 night stay at a property of your choice to name a few!

De Vere Wokefield Estateis a stunning venue in an exceptional setting. The role of Gardener will involve establishing, maintaining and managing the gardens to the highest horticultural standards. You will be passionate about delivering the best experience for our visitors and guests and instrumental in the creation and restoration of our outdoor spaces.

• Previous experience in lawn care, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding, planting and associated garden tasks
• Hold a RHS level 2 qualification or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of plants & their care with an interest in historic gardens
• Skilled at using & maintaining gardening machinery
• A Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the wider hotel team
• A positive attitude with good attention to detail

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Gardener

• £13.09 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year if working over 5 days (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.