Horticultural Assistant

Horticultural Assistant Enfield, England

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Full Time Enfield, England 22533 - 22904 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Horticultural Assistant

£22,533 - £22,904 per annum plus excellent benefits (subject to evaluation)

Myddelton House Gardens, Enfield

Permanent - 35 hours per week

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, build on existing ones, and be a part of an exhilarating team experience then look no further. We are seeking people with lots of initiative and a passion for gardening, who are looking to gain a variety of transferable skills while building a career within an exciting leisure environment. During the role you’ll be rewarded for your effort with a competitive salary and perks including:

· Discounts on food & beverages

· Generous pension scheme

· Season ticket loan

· 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Main Duties will include:

· To work as part of the gardens team undertaking the full range of duties in the Gardens.

· To carry out general maintenance of the Gardens, for example grass cutting, hedge trimming, leaf clearing and weeding.

· To carry out the above tasks using hand and powered tools (e.g. pesticide applicators, mowers, strimmer’s, etc.) as appropriate and to be responsible for basic equipment care and maintenance.

· To carry out general glasshouse duties including maintenance, watering and propagation.

· To assist in the running of activities, events, guided tours/talks and open days in the gardens, which may include evening and weekend work.

· To assist visitors to the gardens by answering questions, and by contributing to the provision of gardens material and the upkeep of gardens records.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate form the Disclosure Barring Service, for which assistance will be given.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience within a professional organisation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 2 or RHS equivalent, we would like to hear from you if this is you.

Closing date: 17 May 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,533.00-£22,904.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Enfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/05/2023
Expected start date: 15/05/2023

Horticultural Assistant
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

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