Horticultural Assistant Enfield, England
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
