Seasonal Gardener
2 weeks ago
**Job Summary**:
At this time of year, we are seeking individuals to join our team who have a **passion for gardening** and enjoy working outdoors. While prior experience is desirable, it is not essential. This role involves collaborating with our current team to learn and develop gardening skills within some of the **finest private gardens in Cambridge**.
**Key Aspects of the Role**:
- **Variety**: You’ll work in both historic and modern gardens, assisting with ongoing maintenance and seasonal planting. There’s also an opportunity to contribute to soft landscaping garden installations.
- **Reporting Structure**: The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Our horticulturalists work in teams of two or more, serving a set number of clients on a rolling schedule, including one-off planting jobs.
- **Passionate Team Player**: We seek an individual who loves working collaboratively. Gardening experience is beneficial, but we’re also open to those looking to expand their knowledge of plants and gardening.
- **Outgoing and Friendly**: As you’ll interact with other team members and clients, being outgoing and friendly is essential.
- **Career Growth**: Abbotswood values internal promotion, and career progression within our team is very possible. This role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in trialing horticulture with a potential long-term career path.
- **Strong Communication Skills**: All our gardeners must communicate effectively, be well-presented, polite, and hardworking.
- **Positive Attitude**: Working within our small and friendly team, a positive “can-do” attitude is crucial. You’ll happily pitch in and help when needed.
**Job Requirements**
- **Physical Fitness**: Gardening involves physical labor, including lifting, digging, and prolonged outdoor work. Being **physically fit** is crucial to perform these tasks effectively.
- **Shift Pattern**: Our working week runs from **Monday to Friday**, with hours from **7:30 am to 3:30 pm**. Please note that there may be some variation in working hours based on seasonal demands.
- **Contracted Role**: The position starts end of April and continues until Autumn. During this period, you’ll contribute to garden maintenance and seasonal planting.
- **Potential for Permanent Positions**: While initially contracted, there are **potential opportunities** for permanent positions within our team. We value career growth and encourage long-term commitment.
- **Benefits**: In addition to a **competitive reward**, we are committed to **investing heavily in your development**. Our goal is to help you build a **long-term career** with Abbotswood.
**Duties**
As a gardener, your responsibilities include mowing, edging, weeding, planting, hedge trimming, and proficiently using both hand tools (spades, forks, edgers) and power tools (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters). You’ll collaborate with the team on various garden tasks, ensuring each job is executed to the highest quality standard
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 8 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
**Experience**:
- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Gardener - Seasonal
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