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Job description

Introduction
The Lost Gardens of Heligan are looking to recruit a Gardener to join their experienced and dedicated team.

Title
Gardener – Ornamental Team

Reporting to
Head of Gardens and Estate
Head Gardener
Ornamental Gardens Supervisor

Role Overview
We pride ourselves on our high standards. As a Gardener here you will carry out numerous gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision including

• The maintenance of herbaceous and mixed borders, trees and shrubs
• Lawn maintenance and cultivation
• The use of cylinder and rotary mowers, strimmers and leaf blowers.
• Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, bed preparation and planting.
• The use and maintenance of hand tools and basic light machinery.
• Engage and enthuse our visitors, answer their questions and inspire them.

Skills/ Experience
Candidates need to:

• Demonstrate strong practical knowledge and experience in gardening and horticulture.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of plants.
• Be physically fit for digging, lifting, carrying etc.

Qualities you will need to display

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate about gardening
• Be willing to work outside in all weathers
• Be able to produce and maintain a consistently high quality finish in the garden.
• Be hard working and adaptable to change
• Have good communication skills and be happy to talk to our visitors
• Be able to work independently but also have a strong understanding of the importance of teamwork
• Be willing to help out in other departments when needed

In return you will be rewarded with

• Staff benefit scheme including free family entry to Eden and Heligan during employment and discounts on local attractions and retail.
• Free parking
• Discounts on retail within the Gardens and any associated companies
• Discounted staff meals within our tea rooms.

How to apply

Please send in your CV along with a personal statement (no more than 1 side of A4) explaining why you would be great in this role.

Closing date: Monday 8th May 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,609.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/05/2023