Gardener Caretaker 1st Class

Location: MOBILE – Working around Harrogate Stonefall Cemetery and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £24,234 – £26,232 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Hours: Monday to Friday, Average of 37 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be taking on the task of tending to our sites in the north region. You will be responsible for high-standard maintenance and renovation across specific cemeteries. Duties range from meticulous care of turf and border maintenance, machinery operation, to practising sustainable and biodiverse ways of working. This is a small scope of some of the duties of the role.

What you need to have

• NVQ level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) OR practical experience within horticulture, such as plant identification, sustainable garden practices, and garden maintenance.
• Understanding of health & safety
• Experience with a wide range of garden machinery
• Full UK driver’s license (Manual)
• Punctual, self-motivated, trustworthy, team player, and reliable
• IT literate

Who we are 

In the echo of history’s whispers, there exists an organisation that transcends time – The Commonwealth War Graves Commission, where heroes stories are etched into the very soil they defended. Share this hallowed ground with us, where you will contribute to maintaining our high standards and work in an environment that is supportive and collaborative, with colleagues you’ll value and enjoy working with.

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

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