Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Horticultural Assistant to support the delivery of plants and maintenance services across the Parks, Nature Reserves, gardens and green spaces. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri).
Overview:
The Horticultural Assistant will contribute to the delivery of plant stock and assist the parks team with a variety of gardening and maintenance tasks to ensure green spaces are well cared for and welcoming to the public.
Main Duties:
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Support the delivery of plants to the horticultural maintenance service using a variety of propagation and production techniques
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Assist the parks team with gardening and cleansing duties including planting schemes, shrub pruning, litter picking, and emptying bins
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Carry out day-to-day production and maintenance of plant stock, including application of chemical herbicides and insecticides and driving Parks Vehicles when required
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Ensure all duties are completed in compliance with relevant health and safety procedures
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Work outdoors in all reasonable weather conditions
Essential Criteria:
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Experience in horticulture or gardening maintenance
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Knowledge of plant propagation and production techniques
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Ability to apply chemical herbicides and insecticides safely
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Experience of working outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Good communication and customer care skills
If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV
