Gardener Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Job description

Location: MOBILE - Working around Harrogate and surrounding areas, covering the north region
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time.
Salary Range: £24,234 - £25,213 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, Average of 37 hours per week

What You'll Be Doing

We are seeking a passionate and skilled horticulturalist to help maintain our iconic cemeteries. In this role, you'll carry out a variety of tasks like mowing, hedge cutting, planting, turf maintenance, and pruning, while also ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Beyond horticulture, you'll need to perform some basic administrative tasks, so being IT literate is helpful, but training would be given. You'll collaborate with other team members, and ensure each site remains a beautiful and respectful space.

The role requires you to travel around the north region, so a driver's licence is essential. Due to the nature of the role, regular overnight stays are required during peak season, of which we will cover costs.

If you love working outdoors and want to make a meaningful impact, apply today to join our team where our gardeners make up over half our workforce!

What You Need to Have

• Horticultural qualification OR practical experience within horticulture
• Experience with a wide range of garden machinery
• Understanding of good health & safety practices
• Full UK driver's license (Manual)
• Punctual, self-motivated, trustworthy, team player, and reliable

Who We Are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but also in our head office, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays and paid leave 1 week prior to Christmas up until New Years Day
• Workwear, PPE, access to a work-van and top of the line tools and equipment
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping Discounts

How To Apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.