Assistant Gardener – Full‑time (Dartmouth)

About the role

Join the town’s dedicated gardening and grounds team as an Assistant Gardener. You will support a range of seasonal tasks that keep public green spaces attractive and safe for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Cut and maintain lawns using pedestrian‑operated machines, tractors, ride‑on mowers, strimmers and brush cutters.
• Prune hedges, shrubs, roses and climbers; maintain herbaceous borders through weeding, staking and replanting.
• Clear leaves, pick litter and upkeep garden features, including basic arboricultural work and woody waste chipping.
• Apply chemical sprays and fertilisers where required and follow COSHH guidelines.
• Assist with greenhouse and nursery duties such as seed sowing, watering, propagation and potting.
• Support new landscaping projects, green initiatives and occasional snow‑clearing or frost‑gritting tasks.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.

Required profile

• Interest in horticulture and a full driving licence (over 25 years old for insurance).
• Willingness to work weekends with time off in lieu and to wear required PPE.
• Ability to complete basic paperwork and undertake training for NVQ Level 2 or related qualifications.
• Physical resilience and capacity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Required skills

• Operation of mowers, tractors, brush cutters and strimmers.
• Basic pesticide and fertiliser application.
• Basic IT usage for daily tasks.

What we offer

• Competitive pay of £13.47 per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and horticultural training.
• Participation in local community events.