Seasonal Garden Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Seasonal Garden Assistant roles across Wild Coast Garden Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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