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Date Added: Mon 16/09/2024

Gardener Caretaker 1St Class

Manchester, CH41, UK
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Company: COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £24234.0000 - £26232.0000 per annum

Location: MOBILE -Working around Merseyside, Chester, Greater Manchester, Warrington, Lancaster, Chesire.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time.
Salary Range: £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 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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