Grounds and Gardens Technician

Salary - £24,400- £32,500 Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract. Working pattern/flexible working - Monday - Thursday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm Friday 7.30 pm -3.00 pm Location - This role is based at The Leckford Estate, Hampshire Please be aware that due to the nature and activities of this role, all successful candidates will have a DBS check carried out on them through a 3rd party registered body. For more details on DBS checks and what these entail, please visit the (Link->https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role) . A financial probity check will also need to be completed for this role. Key responsibilities To assist with the improvement and maintenance of the Gardens, ensuring they are presented at the highest standards, which retain the gardens in their pre-eminent position within the Partnership and the horticultural world at large. To efficiently undertake all horticultural and maintenance tasks as requested, ensuring high levels of craftsmanship To maintain and use a wide range of tools and powered equipment and complete any records required. To ensure and promote the health and safety of yourself and others in accordance with Partnership requirements. To establish good working relationships with other Partners and Managers. To welcome and communicate with visitors to the Gardens, which can include giving talks, selling tickets and answering questions. To maintain current knowledge of horticultural practices and environmental considerations and apply where appropriate. To provide Department out of hours cover on a rota basis. To support and take part in Estate events as required, which will involve occasional extra hours at weekends and evenings. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team Experience of propagation and working in a production garden Able to work with minimal supervision Minimum of 2 years professional gardening experience with a good understanding of plants, pests and soil types Full Driving Licence Minimum NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent professional experience Good communication skills Desirable skills/experience you may have Relevant experience of working within a Grounds and/or Gardens Team PA1 & PA6a Pesticide certificate NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw certificate #LI-SH1