Assistant Gardener
- By JobCentre Online NI
- Fri 31 December 2021
- Updated on Sun 27 March 2022
Job location: Dungannon
Salary: 16-17 £4.62, 18-20 £6.56, 21-22 £8.36, 23+ £8.91 per hour.
Hours: 25
Worktime: Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.
Closing date: 28/01/2022
Employer: JobStart Scheme
Business: Government Programme
Address: Design Centre
Belfast
Postcode: BT1 3BA
Telephone: 000 000000
Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Job Duties: The employer is: WILLOWBANK ORGANIC PRODUCERSAs Assistant Gardener you will have lots of different tasks, including:Load and unload deliveries.Prune, shape and space out plants.Weed, water and feed plants.Mow and trim green spaces.Operate all gardening equipment and machinery, like mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers.Pot seedlings.Monitor plant health and quality.Re-stock plant displays.Serve customers. Plant up orders for delivery i.e. hanging baskets & planters.Keep green houses and polytunnels clean and tidy at all times.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.
Qualifications / Experience: To become a Trainee Gardener, you will need to be:Happy to work outside in all types of weather.Able to give clear advice to customers.Please note this position will involve activities such as digging, lifting and carrying.Experience working within this environment preferable but not essential as full training will be given.
Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 0300 200 7807.
Other Information: The employer is: WILLOWBANK ORGANIC PRODUCERSAlthough this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.