Volunteering and Jobs

Current Opportunities

We are looking for an experienced groundsperson to join our team. This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to safely control heavy garden machinery and to help lift heavy objects around the grounds.

What We Are Looking For

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in Grounds Maintenance.
  • The ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Have a willingness to support the wider Estate team with non garden tasks, such as event set up/event breakdown.
  • The ability to independently undertake routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging lawns, weeding, hedge cutting, and leaf clearance.
  • Must be confident with ladder work.
  • This role involves working outside in all weather conditions.

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience as a Grounds Maintenance Operative.
  • Extensive knowledge and skill in operating pedestrian and ride-on lawn mowers and other turf machinery.
  • The ability to use a range of hand and power tools effectively.
  • Must have practical experience in both maintenance and repair of garden machinery.

Must Have

  • PA1 and PA6 Certification
  • CS30/31 Certification (or NPTC Equivalent)
  • Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

  • Shrub/Plant knowledge is desirable but not essential (Pest and disease identification, pruning, watering, deadheading, feeding).
  • Sports Amenity Turf Care (Cricket pitch preparation).

Additional Information

  • Full time role working Monday to Friday
  • Willingness to work occasional weekends/bank holidays
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Interested parties should send a CV to admin@lamporthall.co.uk.

 
Volunteering at Lamport Hall

We have a variety of volunteering roles available at the Hall including Hall tour guides, Hall room stewards, garden and estate history guides, front of house roles, tearoom and events support. We are also currently looking for volunteers with skills in gardening on Tuesdays.

 

If you would be interested in discussing volunteering further, please email house@lamporthall.co.uk for an application form.