Due to ongoing growth at Wear Referrals, we are inviting applications for an experienced Grounds Maintenance/Gardener to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a similar role, a relevant gardening qualification would be preferred. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care of the grounds and gardens at Wear Referrals Veterinary Hospital and properties linked to the business. General maintenance of the grounds and repairs as necessary and to undertake a range of horticulture tasks to a high standard.

Other duties include:

Planting and pruninggrass cuttingweedingpath cleaninggood plant knowledgeability to undertake a wide range of other garden tasks including any other duties as requested.must be willing to travel to other venues as required.

This is a part-time position working an average of 8 hours per week. Times and days can be flexible.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday LeaveStaff discount schemesLife AssurancePrivate healthcareStaff discountsEnhanced sickness payEnhanced equal family leaveE-car salary sacrifice schemeEmployer contribution pension schemeWellness program including:
 Employee assistance programEyecare voucher schemeFree annual Flu jabCycle to work schemeRecruitment referral reward scheme.

About us

Wear Referrals (part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, owned by Mars) is a multi-disciplinary, specialist veterinary referral hospital in the North East of England, close to the historic university city of Durham, the thriving city of Newcastle, and set between the northeast coast and the Pennines. The hospital is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and Scotland.

Wear Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.  

 

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.  

 

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. 

 

All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Wear, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.