Assistant Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a enthusiastic individual to join the team at our 56-acre Holiday Park. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the grounds and gardens as directed by the Head Gardener, to ensure designs and displays leave a lasting impression on guests throughout the season. This is a seasonal position, offered on a 40-hour contract with the potential for a permanent position.
What you will be doing:
- Undertake day to day maintenance of all aspects of gardens, tools, the land and garden buildings as directed.
- Planting, weeding and maintaining all border and beds.
- Responsible for all seasonal floral displays.
- Input and involvement in the design and landscaping of the Park.
- Ensure that you work in a safe, secure and compliant way, whilst fulfilling health and safety obligations, including appropriate use of PPE.
- Adhoc duties within grounds maintenance.
What we are looking for:
- Strong people skills to build and maintain relationships, both internally and externally.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Must hold a full clean driving licence.
- Relevant horticultural qualifications (desirable but not essential)
- First Aid at Work (or willing to work towards)
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Experience:
- Gardeners: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 19/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Gardener roles across Monkey Tree Holiday Park. Hendra Croft, Scotland Road, Newquay TR8 5QR's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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