**What you'll bring to the team** Location: _Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE_ We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Landscape Team at Chessington World of Adventures. This is a hands-on role where you will play an important part in maintaining and developing the park’s beautiful grounds to the highest horticultural and arboricultural standards. Working alongside an experienced team, you will help to ensure all areas of the landscape are maintained to our resort landscape standards. The role will involve a variety of tasks, from routine maintenance to assisting with development projects, all carried out in line with Health & Safety guidelines and departmental procedures to ensure a safe environment for colleagues and guests alike. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in horticulture and arboriculture who enjoys practical outdoor work and takes pride in achieving high standards. **Qualifications & Experience** + An enthusiastic individual with the ability to work in a team and interact with guests + Good knowledge of plants and a good understanding of horticultural techniques such as pruning, turfing, ground preparation and winter protection + NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent with some experience working in a horticultural role using a full range of maintenance machinery, is desirable + PA1/PA6 in safe use of pesticides and other NPTC/Lantra certificates would be advantageous, but not essential, as an excellent training programme is provided + Be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of health & safety and be aware of the importance of safe systems of work **Benefits** + An hourly rate of £12.50 + 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones! + Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service + Company bonus + Private pension scheme + 40% discount online off LEGO + 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants + Ongoing training and development opportunities + Plus, many more… **Pay Range** GBP £12.50/Hr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/9454/gardener/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-County-City)** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **Job Locations** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **ID** _2025-9454_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _Chessington World of Adventures Resort_