Propogator - horticulturalist - tresco abbey garden, isles of scilly, uk - united kingdom, truro, cornwall

we have a unique opportunity for a qualified propogator to join a small, enthusiastic team in a garden unlike any other in the british isles - helping to maintain and develop the collection of plants grown outdoors at the tresco abbey garden on the isles of scilly.

we provide accommodation with all roles and require candidates to relocate full time to the isles of scilly.

department: tresco abbey garden

reporting to: head gardener

salary: competitive, with rent free accommodation

hours: full time, occasional weekend work as part of a rota

contract length: permanent

duties include:

delivering consistently high aesthetic and horticultural standards
general cultivation duties such as propagation, watering, feeding, planting, training and pruning within the glass house range and garden
labelling, record keeping
lawn maintenance as required
routine use and maintenance of machinery
working at height when necessary
maintaining health & safety records appropriate to the role
answering enquiries from the public
work and general duties across the island estate where required
attending staff meetings and training as required

our ideal candidate:

must be a recently qualified or higher (to at least rhs level 2) propagator horticulturist
will be a natural problem solver
able to work both unsupervised and as part of a team
have good communication and interpersonal skills
able to manage flexible workloads at different times of the year
must have a full, clean driver’s licence
pa1 / 6 spraying certificate desirable
willing to undertake further training as required

about tresco estate

tresco estate is a family-run business on the isles of scilly, 28 miles from the cornish coast, comprising tresco island, and hell bay hotel on the neighbouring island of bryher. tresco island comprises timeshare and rental cottages, two restaurants, an inn, a world famous garden, gallery, leisure spa, shop and a working farm. hell bay hotel on bryher is an award-winning boutique hotel with 25 suites, a 3 aa rosette restaurant, crab shack, therapy shed, yoga studio and outdoor pool.

working & living here

we offer excellent rates of pay, provide all staff with accommodation and pay for your travel from penzance at the beginning and end of your contract period. all of our staff are paid at national living wage or above, and many positions offer gratuities and the option of paid overtime. we know a good team member when we see them, and there are regular opportunities for progression within our business.

besides getting to work on a beautiful island with the beach on your doorstep, you’ll also receive extensive benefits. these include 20% discount in our shop and restaurants, complimentary boat tickets and free use of camping equipment to explore the islands, and preferential rates in our holiday accommodation so friends and family can come and visit.

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