Seasonal Garden Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Local Gardner currently looking for a part-time seasonal garden assistant, either as a self-employed person or as a fixed-term team member from April to October. Potential for the contract to be extended into the winter.

You must be a reliable person, physically fit, able to offer great customer service, good communication skills and an interest in horticulture. Horticultural qualifications not essential as on the job training will be provided. If you are currently studying horticulture this is an ideal opportunity to gain industry experience. Please include a short cover letter with your application and CV.

We place great importance on customer care and providing a friendly, professional service. Reliability, efficiency and safe working are equally important. We will work to deadlines, while being always mindful of health and safety.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• General garden maintenance and removing green waste
• Mowing lawns, strimming, cutting hedges, weeding, pruning, leaf blowing, etc
• Moss & weed removal from patios and pathways, control of invasive non-native plant species
• Watering and refreshing plant pots, dead heading, shrub renovation or replacement planting.
• Mulching beds and borders.

You will be working alongside one full-time gardener. Candidates must be prepared to work outdoors in challenging weather.

A full UK Driving license is desirable.

Part-time hours: 8 hours per week, with high potential to increase hours following a trial period.

Expected start date: 27th March 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Fixed Term, Sub-contractor, temporary,

Salary: Competitive, negotiable dependant on experience, starting from £11 per hour.

Benefits:

• Beautiful gardens and locations
• Training & development
• Opportunity to increase working hours
• Use of tools

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 1 day per week to be agreed

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 8 per week

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 03/03/2023
Reference ID: GA1
Expected start date: 27/03/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship