Assistant Gardener

We are looking for a enthusiastic individual to join the team at our 56-acre Holiday Park. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the grounds and gardens as directed by the Head Gardener, to ensure designs and displays leave a lasting impression on guests throughout the season. This is a seasonal position, offered on a 40-hour contract with the potential for a permanent position.

What you will be doing:

• Undertake day to day maintenance of all aspects of gardens, tools, the land and garden buildings as directed.
• Planting, weeding and maintaining all border and beds.
• Responsible for all seasonal floral displays.
• Input and involvement in the design and landscaping of the Park.
• Ensure that you work in a safe, secure and compliant way, whilst fulfilling health and safety obligations, including appropriate use of PPE.
• Adhoc duties within grounds maintenance.

What we are looking for:

• Strong people skills to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence.
• Relevant horticultural qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• First Aid at Work (or willing to work towards)

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Experience:

• Gardeners: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/06/2023