ISQ Recruitment is working with a public services organisation in Norwich who are looking to recruit Horticultural Operative on a temp to perm basis.
To deliver high-quality horticultural maintenance and specialist plant care within Waterloo Park, ensuring the park's ornamental planting, shrubs, herbaceous borders, and rose beds are maintained to a consistently high standard. The post holder will apply specialist horticultural knowledge, including plant identification using botanical (Latin) names, to support the presentation, sustainability, and long-term health of the park's landscapes.
Pay: £13.89 per hour Overtime: £27.78 PH (after 37 hours)
Shifts: Monday to Friday 7:30am- 15:30pm & 7:30am- 15:00pm on Friday
Areas covered within this role are inclusive of but not limited to:
Carry out specialist horticultural tasks including the lifting, division, and replanting of herbaceous perennials to promote plant health and seasonal display.
Prune a wide range of shrubs and roses in accordance with best horticultural practice, ensuring correct timing, technique, and aftercare.
Maintain ornamental beds, borders, and planted areas to a high visual and horticultural standard throughout the year.
Demonstrate strong plant knowledge, including accurate identification of plants using Latin botanical names.
Monitor plant health, identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, and take appropriate remedial action. Other Duties
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied therefore the post-holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate to the role and as requested by his/her line manager.
About You:
Excellent communicator, able to understand verbal and written instructions.
Full UK driving licence is essential
Able to work as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Dependable with good timekeeping and attendance
Flexibility How to Apply:
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