Assistant Gardener - Falmouth

National Trust; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known heritage organization located in Falmouth is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join their passionate team. The role involves maintaining the historic Fox family garden, performing diverse tasks such as planting, hedge cutting, and engaging with the public. This physically demanding position requires teamwork and dedication, with training provided for machinery use. Enjoy various benefits including a substantial pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Tax free childcare scheme

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

Perks at work discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working when possible

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way.
• Enjoys giving great service and working independently.
• Able to maintain a well-organised approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting and maintaining shrubs and borders.
• Perform mulching, hedge cutting, strimming, and lawn mowing.
• Engage with the public while working in the garden.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Hedge trimmers

Strimmers

Pedestrian mowers

Small tractor with trailer

Job description

Overview

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy. As Assistant Gardener, you’ll be working with a passionate and enthusiastic team to deliver the day‑to‑day care of the historic 1800s Fox family garden which is set within a valley providing a unique climate. You will help maintain high presentation standards. This role will include a range of practical tasks to develop, improve and look after the garden and contribute to project delivery. You will report to the Assistant Head Gardener.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities may include assisting with the planting and maintaining of shrubs and borders, mulching, hedge cutting, strimming and lawn mowing. You will work alongside gardeners, a team of volunteers and engaging with the public during your work time. The role can be physically challenging with rough terrain, steep sections, working in all weather and using a wide range of machinery and equipment primarily electrical. Use of machinery such as a small tractor with trailer, hedge trimmers, strimmers and pedestrian mowers is essential; training will be provided.

Who You Are

Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way, a team player who is happy to work on your own initiative. You focus on giving great service, are willing to learn new skills, focus on detail and maintain a well‑organised approach.

Benefits

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Tax free childcare scheme
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme