Gardener

1 day ago


York, United Kingdom Castle Howard Full time

**£13,104 per annum, 24 hours per week, three days over five, Monday to Friday**

Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in the late 17th century, is one of the most iconic stately homes in Britain. Its 1000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds are of world renown. In addition to sweeping lawns, two lakes, cascades, fountains, formal and walled gardens the estate also boasts the finest rhododendron and azalea collection in the North of England.
The Estate is looking for a Gardener to assist in the maintenance of the designed landscape across the Grounds and within the walled gardens.
You will be maintaining high standards of garden presentation in a way sensitive to the landscape context; carry out seasonal maintenance; effectively use composting systems; propagate and tend nursery stock and potted displays, inside and out.

**Person Specification**

**Essential**

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Ability to operate relevant machinery to a high standard and demonstrate necessary horticultural craft skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
- Specific and demonstrable horticultural training and/or proven experience of maintenance of ornamental and productive displays
- Solid basic plantsman/womanship
- Capable of undertaking all aspects of horticultural work and physical challenges of the post
- Knowledge of the management of composting systems

**Competencies**
- A friendly manner with visitors, guests, volunteers and other Estate employees
- Good communication skills
- A willingness to learn new techniques and to expand relevant knowledge

**Special Features**
- Current driving licence

**Desirable**

**Education/Qualifications/Training**
- Spraying certificates, PA1 and PA6

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Experience of cultivation under glass or in polytunnels
- Experience with seasonal pot displays

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

**Salary**: £13,104.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discounts

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- York, YO60 7DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- driving licence (preferred)


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