Biodynamic Land and Maintenance Worker - Caernarfon, United Kingdom - Ruskin Mill Trust, Freeman College

Ruskin Mill Trust, Freeman College

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Caernarfon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Ruskin Mill Trust Group operates five colleges and associated residential provisions in Nailsworth, Stourbridge, Sheffield, Birmingham, Pembrokeshire as well as an associated site in Darlington and three independent specialist schools in Sheffield, Bristol and Clent.

We provide innovative and experiential education for children and young people with special learning needs, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin.

Ruskin Mill Trust Group are delight to offer a new role based at Trigonos in Nantlle, Gwynedd

Biodynamic Land and Maintenance Worker

24 hours per week - National Minimum Wage

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Trigonos team, based in Nantlle, Gwynedd. We are looking for additional member of our Land and Maintenance Team, for an immediate start.

Tasks include;

To assist the Biodynamic Land Manager in maintaining the aesthetic of the gardens and landscape of the site to a high standard
To carry out general maintenance duties as required
To assist in production of biodynamic produce to be used by the retreat and sold to the general public this may include attendance to local markets on a weekend on a rota basis
To carry out general maintenance within own skillset, both internally and externally, under the guidance of the Biodynamic Market Garden Manager, seeking advice from other colleagues as to products to use, methods and sourcing materials, to include painting and repairs of the property (including outbuildings), both internally and externally
Occasional weekend work will be required to take care of animals in the event of other team members being unavailable
Using land based machinery, such as a Brush Cutter training will be provided.
To work as part of a team and communicate and collaborate with other staff on the site

Trigonos has a successful history of providing warmth and high quality hospitality for a range of activities and courses. The 20 bedroom facility includes meeting rooms, workshop spaces and beautiful grounds.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Team to ensure that all guests continue to receive high quality services, and that Trigonos business remains aligned to the vision and values of Trigonos and Ruskin Mill Trust.

As Trigonos is part of Ruskin Mill Trust, the successful applicant will also be expected to embrace, articulate and work with the Trust's objectives, vision, values and purpose

What we are looking for team member who are/have;

Experience of working in a horticultural or land based role
Experience of working in a similar, physically demanding and outdoor role
Qualification in Biodynamic agriculture is highly desirable
A willingness to engage in training to increase knowledge in biodynamic agriculture and ecology is essential training will be provided
Experience of general maintenance is advantageous