Gardener Madras Competitive Chennai

Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Chennai District; On-site; INR 416,000 - 499,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Casual & Privilege Leave

Job summary

Commonwealth War Graves Commission in Madras War Cemetery (India) is seeking a Gardener to maintain the grounds to the highest horticultural and historical standards. You will perform a range of duties to keep the cemetery in excellent condition for visitors and communities.

The role includes mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and planting, plus safe pesticide application and routine upkeep of equipment, with reporting of any site issues to your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High level of literacy in their first language.
• Passed or ability to learn the Commission’s Horticultural Modules.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and planting to CWGC standards.
• Safe application of pesticides in line with CWGC training.
• Report structural defects or environmental changes to line manager.
• Assist with maintenance of mechanical equipment and routine servicing.

Skills

First language literacy

Education

Horticultural Modules

Job description

Gardener

Location: Madras War Cemetery, India

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: 41,010 (INR) Gross Basic Pay per month, depending upon experience

About the CWGC

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission honours and cares for those who died while serving Commonwealth forces in the First and Second World Wars. Today, our teams maintain cemeteries and memorials around the world, preserving a unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage.

What you’ll be doing

As a Gardener, you will help ensure our cemeteries are cared for to the highest standards, preserving their dignity, beauty and historical significance for visitors and communities. You will carry out a variety of practical horticultural and maintenance duties, including mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, planting and the safe application of pesticides in line with CWGC training and guidance. You will also help safeguard the long‑term condition of the site by reporting structural defects, environmental changes or surrounding developments to your line manager. Alongside this, you will support the upkeep of mechanical equipment through routine servicing, cleaning, oil and filter changes, and minor repairs.

What you need to have

• High level of literacy in their first language.
• Passed or ability to learn the Commission’s Horticultural Modules.

What we offer

• Contributory provident fund
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Annual leave made up of 12 days Casual leave and 16 days Privilege Leave

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is valued.