Fixed-term Assistant Gardener

3 weeks ago


Sevenoaks, United Kingdom Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Full time

Fixed-term Assistant Gardener (part-time)

Employer
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens

**Salary and contract**
2 days a week between Monday to Friday. Starting as soon as possible and ending at the end of October. Working hours are 7:30 - 16:00 (7,5 hours / day with total of one hour break). Hourly rate of £13.50 to £15, depending on experience and qualifications.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gardening team at Riverhill, a small private estate, 2 miles south of Sevenoaks in Kent. The historic gardens are open to the public and we are looking for a part-time fixed-term assistant gardener.

We are looking for a person who has all-round experience of gardening (essential) and horticultural qualifications (desirable, level 2).

This role will focus on assisting the head gardener with general upkeep of the garden and the estate during the garden opening season. Supervision of a junior member of staff and volunteers is also occasionally required. Tasks includes but not limited to mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, border maintenance, watering, planting, mulching, and assisting wider estate team with the garden opening business.

We are looking for someone;
- Who is able to cope with the physical demand of maintaining the garden situated on hillside.
- With experience of all-round gardening tasks
- Tidy and able to clean and look after tools and machines
- with experience in working in teams but also being able to work independently
- with experience in dealing with the public (desirable)
- with an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- with level 2 horticultural qualification (desirable)
- who works well in a team with a positive, hardworking attitude

Start date - As soon as possible. The contract is to end at the end of October.

Selection process will start on 9th May

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: £13.50-£15.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sevenoaks: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Fixed-term Assistant Gardener (part-time)


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