Tea Garden Assistant: Grow England’s First Tea

Tregothnan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned botanical estate in Cornwall is seeking an Assistant Tea Keeper to learn about tea cultivation in the UK's largest tea garden. This full-time position involves planting, managing, and harvesting tea plants, while also operating machinery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and basic IT skills. A UK driving licence is essential due to the rural location. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Possibility of accommodation

29 days holiday including bank holidays

Health care cash back plan

Discount schemes with retailers

On-the-job training and mentoring

Qualifications

• A passion for horticulture or agriculture is essential.
• Experience in operating and maintaining machinery is required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plant and manage tea plants on the Estate.
• Support increased production of tea.
• Harvest and process tea while maintaining equipment.

Skills

Passion for horticulture / agriculture

Proficiency in operating machinery

Basic IT skills

Good communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Tractor

Brush cutter

Job description

A renowned botanical estate in Cornwall is seeking an Assistant Tea Keeper to learn about tea cultivation in the UK's largest tea garden. This full-time position involves planting, managing, and harvesting tea plants, while also operating machinery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for horticulture and basic IT skills. A UK driving licence is essential due to the rural location. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.