Assistant Gardener
As Assistant Gardener, you will help deliver day‑to‑day care of the garden, maintain high presentation standards, and support the delivery of projects.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, with occasional seasonal evening cover.
Job Focus
You report to the Assistant Head Gardener and work within a team of 3 other staff and volunteers across 90 acres of park and gardens.
Responsibilities
* Assist with planting, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing.
* Support ongoing maintenance of shrub borders and plantings.
* Operate garden machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers (training provided).
* Provide information and answer questions to visitors.
* Contribute to garden projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
* Practical, hands‑on gardener with a willingness to learn new skills.
* Comfortable working flexibly, both independently and as part of a team.
* Detail oriented, well organised, and willing to deliver excellent service.
* Physical fitness to work outdoors and operate machinery.
Benefits
Substantial pension scheme, free entry to National Trust places for self and family, holiday allowance up to 32 days, flexible working where possible, employee assistance programme, and other perks.
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