Mobile Gardener

Location
: MOBILE, covering the North region, within a reasonable commute of Harrogate

Contract Type
:
Permanent

Salary
: £26,722

Hours
:
Full Time, Mon - Fri, 37 hours a week

As a mobile gardener, you’ll play a vital part in preserving the beauty of our cemeteries and memorials around the north region, using Harrogate as a base site. This is a hands‑on role, perfect for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of horticultural tasks, caretaking duties such as mowing, edging, hedge cutting, weeding, pruning, and applying pesticides.

The role involves planning and organising your daily workload, which includes ordering plants, chemicals, and equipment, as well as operating and maintaining machinery and vehicles safely. You will report any structural defects or environmental changes to management and ensure that health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times. Additionally, you will use a smart tablet to complete routine administrative tasks.

• NVQ level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR practical experience within horticulture, such as plant identification and sustainable garden practices
• Understanding of health & safety
• Experience with a wide range of garden machinery
• Full UK driver’s license (Manual)
• IT literate

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of service members who died in the two World Wars. You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply about commemorating the war dead and maintaining sites of historical significance. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day.

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30, plus 1 privilege day
• Paid public holidays, paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, plus a paid week off prior to Christmas
• Access to a work van, PPE, uniform, and high‑end tools that are regularly maintained
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

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As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.