Gardener – Successful Regional Zoo & Charity

Gardener – Successful Regional Zoo & Charity
Paignton, Devon 
£18,920.85 - £20,391.80 per annum 

Are you an experienced Gardener looking for a role that’s a little different? Want to progress your career and take a walk on the wild side with one of the South West’s best-known attractions? If so, we’d love to hear from you.   

About Us: 

With over 2,000 animals spread across 80 acres of natural habitat, Paignton Zoo offers the ultimate day out for old and young alike. 

While most people know us as one of the region’s leading attractions, we are also a conservation and education charity that is working to make a difference to the lives of animals, both in the UK and across the world. 

Part of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, we are dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring respect for animals, plants and the environment. 

Now, we are seeking a Gardener to help maintain our beautiful grounds and contribute to an outstanding experience for all guests. 

The Benefits (after your probationary period): 

- Defined contribution pension scheme 
- Free entry to our three zoos for you and your immediate family 
- Discounts in our catering and retail outlets 
- Free staff parking at Paignton Zoo 
- Company sick pay 
- Childcare vouchers 
- Branded uniform provided 
- Develop your career with a leading charity 
- Induction and ongoing training 
- 28 days’ holiday, including Bank Holidays (increasing after five years’ service) 

The Role: 

As a Gardener, you’ll ensure that a section of Paignton Zoo’s gardens is maintained to the highest standards. 

Reporting to the Curator of Plants & Gardens and Head Gardener, you will: 

- Work on our Botanic Garden collections and horticultural displays
- Carry out work in-line with health and safety guidelines 
- Occasionally supervise volunteers and student gardeners
- Liaise with other departments to support the effective management of the zoo

About You: 

To be considered, you’ll need: 

- At least two years’ gardening experience 
- An NVQ Level 2 qualification or above 
- A positive attitude and passion for plants 
- Strong communication skills 
- A great eye for detail 

Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Groundskeeper, Groundsperson, Horticultural Gardener or Grounds Assistant. 

Webrecruit and Paignton Zoo are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you could see yourself as our next Gardener, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.