Gardener

Assistant Gardener £13.47 per hour

Location:

Dartmouth Job Type: Full-time (37 hours per week, flexible working required over five days in seven) Join our dedicated gardening and grounds team as an Assistant Gardener. This role involves a variety of seasonal duties that contribute to the maintenance and beautification of our local environment. Day-to-day of the role:
Cutting and maintaining lawns and grass areas using various machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors, ride-on mowers, strimmer's, and brush cutters. Maintaining hedges, pruning shrubs, roses, and climbers. Upkeep of shrub and herbaceous borders including weeding, staking, pruning, and replanting as necessary. Leaf-clearing, litter-picking, and maintenance of garden features. Engaging in basic arboricultural activities, including stacking and chipping woody waste. Applying chemical sprays and fertilisers where necessary.

Participating in greenhouse and nursery practices such as seed sowing, watering, propagation, and potting. Assisting with new landscaping projects and green initiatives within the town. Maintaining tools and equipment, ensuring they are safe and in good working order. Participating in snow-clearing and frost-gritting tasks, including out of hours work when necessary. Observing all health and safety risk assessments, COSHH, and regulatory measures.

Cooperating with colleagues to deliver the town's vision and taking part in town events. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

An interest in Horticulture. Full driving license a (must be over 25 years old due to insurance requirements). Willingness to work weekends with time off in lieu. Prepared to wear all items of PPE and follow Safe Systems of Work as instructed. Capable of filling out basic paperwork such as vehicle defect sheets and monthly worksheets. Willingness to undertake training in horticultural qualifications like NVQ level 2 and/or relevant experience.

Prepared to work away from home when necessary. Willingness to attain vocational qualifications such as NPTC Safe use of Pesticides, Mowers, Chainsaws, etc. Desirable:
Basic IT skills or willingness to use IT equipment in everyday work. Basic knowledge of carpentry or other trades. Personal Attributes:
Ability to work in a team or alone with minimal supervision. Conscientious, hardworking, physically resilient and fit. Willingness to work outside of normal hours and take part in delivering town events. Benefits:
Competitive pay £13.47 per hour. Opportunities for professional development and training. Participation in local community events.

To apply for the Assistant Gardener position, please submit your CV or call Ryan Gold in the Reed Plymouth Office