Position: Gardener Caretaker
Location: Hastings
Salary: £13.89 per hour
Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am to 4pm
Winter Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-4pm
Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.
Are you an experienced horticulturist with a passion for maintaining beautiful and meaningful landscapes? Do you excel in a hands-on role where your skills can contribute to preserving historical sites? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a prestigious organisation dedicated to commemorating the war dead. They are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener Caretaker to join their team.
About Our Client:
Our client is renowned for honouring the Commonwealth forces who died in the World Wars by maintaining cemeteries and memorials worldwide. Their commitment to excellence ensures these sites remain dignified and well-preserved.
About the Role:
As a Gardener Caretaker, you will be responsible for the maintenance and renovation of specific plots within a geographical region. This practical role involves a wide range of horticultural tasks, including turf culture, headstone border maintenance, pest control, and machinery operation. You will ensure that all work meets the high standards set by the Commission.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform practical horticultural maintenance, including mowing, edging, and pruning.
• Plan and organise daily workloads, including stock orders for plants and chemicals.
• Operate and maintain work equipment and vehicles safely.
• Report structural defects and environmental developments.
• Adhere to safety procedures and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide advice and information to cemetery visitors.
Requirements:
Essential:
• Proven experience in horticultural or gardening work.
• NVQ Level 2 in Amenity Horticulture or equivalent.
• Good craft gardening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Good level of computer literacy or ability to learn quickly.
Desirable:
• Experience with pest control and machinery maintenance.
• Familiarity with health and safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
Why Join our Client?
• Work with a prestigious organisation dedicated to honouring history.
• Engage in meaningful and impactful work.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!
Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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