Assistant Gardener

Summary
As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a team to deliver the day-to-day care of the garden and maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. 
Interviews will be held on the 5th of February at Basildon Park.
What it's like to work here
In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Gardener. The Gardens team look after both Greys Court, outside Henley on Thames and Basildon Park near Reading. The team include a Head Gardener, one senior gardener, plus two full time professional gardeners, plus one part time gardener.
What you'll be doing
Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrub and borders, mulching, hedge cutting and lawn mowing. You’ll work alongside gardeners and a team of volunteers. You’ll talk to the public every day, answering a variety of garden-related questions and talking about what you are doing with pride. We’re looking for someone with a practical approach to work, getting the day-to-day work done and a passion for plants.  The role can sometimes be physically challenging, and we use a wide range of machinery and equipment to help us get our work done. The use of machinery such as tractors, hedge trimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential, but training will be provided.
Who we're looking for
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way
able to work alone or under direction and as part of a team
positive with the drive to get things done
keen to learn new things
focused on detail
passionate about the work you do and happy to share this with visitors