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Gardener Caretaker 1st Class

Employer
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Location
Harrogate
Salary
£24234.0000 - £26232.0000 per annum
Closing date
18 Oct 2024


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 institution 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 can 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

How To Apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.

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