Assistant Gardener - Warminster Warminster
Job description
Assistant Gardener - Warminster
Summary
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.?
What it's like to work here
In this role, you’ll report to one of the Senior Gardener. The Gardens team consists of a Head Gardener, two Senior Gardeners, three gardeners and two assistant gardeners of which this role is one.
Investing in you
We want you to learn, discover and develop your career. We’ll do everything we can to offer you the training and support you need to achieve your goals. We’ll work with you to invest in and plan your development in a way that’s right for your needs.
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub, herbaceous and vegetable borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside a friendly team of gardeners and 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, and a passion for plants. The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training is provided. This autumn you will be involved in new exciting projects to enhance the planting of garden entrance borders and reintroducing wall trained fruit in the kitchen garden.
Who we're looking for
- Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
- Able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
- Positive with the drive to get things done
- Keen to learn new things
- Focused on detail
- Passionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- 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
- Rental deposit loan 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
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most locations
- Independent financial advice
