Senior Internal Ranger

Senior Internal Ranger

Longford Forest | €17.58 per hour

Care for the forest that cares for our guests

Oversee and maintain the company's extensive collection of internal plant specimens to the highest standards. Lead and manage the interior landscape team while supporting strategic development of key spaces, including the iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

What you'll be doing

• Assist in the supervision of the Ground Services team
• Support with purchasing rare plants and pond wildlife
• Maintain plants to a high standard (watering, pruning and bed upkeep)
• Implement and monitor pest control strategies and support the Grounds team with external landscaping
• Work effectively in hot and humid conditions (our Subtropical Swimming Paradise is heated to 29.5°C year-round)
• Support with additional duties when required during adverse weather

What's in it for you

• Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
• Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
• Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
• A supportive, friendly team
• Career development and in-role training

Your working hours

• Full-time contract, fully flexible
• You will be contracted to work a guaranteed minimum of 150 hours over a 4‑week period. You may be asked to work additional hours in line with operational requirements
• This role includes weekends and bank holidays
• Premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday
• You will be required to participate in the department's call-out rota as the senior representative of the department as required

About you

• FETAC level 2/3 in one of the following: Horticulture / Forestry / Countrywide Management or a related field
• Experience in interior landscaping and / or nursery horticultural industry 
• Previous experience in the use of agricultural, forestry and horticultural machinery, along with a certified competency in use of pesticides
• Previous supervisory experience
• Full driving licence, held for a minimum of 6 months

Our values

Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.

Sound like your kind of job?

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Closing date: 14th May 2026

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.