Gardener - Woking, United Kingdom - ABMC Brookwood American Military Cemetery

Description

Job description

American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) is recruiting an experienced and dedicated individual to work as part of a horticultural team on the grounds of the 4.

5-acre Brookwood American Military Cemetery


Place of work:
Dawney Hill, Brookwood, Surrey, GU24 0JB.


Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Gardener works under the direction of the Head Gardener to conduct seasonal gardening tasks (including maintenance of a fine lawn, scarification, fertilizing, shrub pruning, and operation of pedestrian and ride-on horticultural equipment).

The Gardener must be capable of identifying horticultural problems, offering advice to management, and operating independently as well as in a team.

Requirements:

• Have 35 years proven track record in horticultural and turf (ground) care within a multidiscipline team.
• Have working knowledge of plants and shrubs.
• Understand pruning techniques.
• Understand common pest and disease problems.
• Understand UK Health & Safety regulations.
• Have knowledge of sustainable environmental practices.
• Be comfortable working at heights.

Salary and benefits

• This is a permanent fulltime position, 40hr week, Monday
• Friday (some weekends)
• Salary range: £27,527 £33,645 (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Supplemental pension and health insurance are available.
• ABMC observes both US and UK bank holidays.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level II (or equivalent) qualification in Horticulture, Turf Maintenance, or similar Ground management qualification.
• A current UK driving license.
• Must be able to pass a stringent security clearance procedure prior to employment.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. ABMC does not sponsor employment, and US citizens are not eligible.

Please also enclose a cover letter on why you would like this job and what you can bring to working for the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£27,527 - £33,645 (depending on qualifications and experience).


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£27,527.00-£33,645.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person