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Horticultural Assistant

Lincoln Zoo -
Lincoln

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£12.71 - £15.00 an hour

Qualifications

Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Gardening
Manual handling
Horticulture

Full job description

Lincoln Zoo is looking for a practical, reliable and hardworking Gardens Assistant to help maintain our gardens, grounds, tropical houses and visitor areas across our 10-acre site.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in keeping public spaces clean, safe and well presented, and is confident engaging with visitors in a busy attraction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintaining gardens and grounds across the zoo site
Helping care for and maintain two large tropical houses
Strimming and edging paths, fences and borders
Weed control and general garden maintenance
Planting seeds, flowers and plants, including propagation and cuttings
Watering planted areas and tropical house displays
Weeding flower beds, pathways and outdoor spaces
Keeping outdoor areas clean, tidy and presentable
Assisting with general grounds maintenance and minor repairs where required
Supporting preparation of zoo grounds for events, school visits and busy visitor periods
Ensuring tools and equipment are used safely and maintained appropriately
Carrying out manual handling and lifting tasks safely as required

Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping, horticulture or outdoor maintenance
Confidence and knowledge in using gardening tools and equipment, including mowers, strimmers and sprayers
A practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliability, flexibility and good timekeeping
A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
An interest in plants, groundskeeping, horticulture or tropical planting
Awareness of health and safety when using tools, equipment and chemicals
Relevant certification or qualifications would be beneficial depending on duties undertaken, but are not essential

Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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