As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects.
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (full time). Involves working 5 days a week, with at least one weekend a month, on a rota basis. The average day in winter is 8am-4pm. In summer, it will either be 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.
Duration: Permanent
Interview date: Thursday 13th February
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrubs and borders, mulching, hedge cutting, and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride.
We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and an interest in plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers, and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.
Who we're looking for
* Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
* A team player, but also happy to work on your own initiative
* Focused on giving great service to everyone you meet
* Willing to learn new skills
* Focused on detail
* Well organised approach
The package
* Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
* Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest, and your children (under 18)
* Tax-free childcare scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
* Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
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