Assistant Gardener
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Location: York City Centre
- Type of Work: Temporary
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: 11.77 per hour
- Start date: 06/04/2023
- Duration: 3 months temporary assignment
Do you have a current UK driving licence?
Used to working outside in all weathers?
Have experience of horticulture/gardening?
Our client is looking for a General Operative/Assistant Gardener to join their operations team based in York for an initial 3 months, on a wide variety of sites across York.
This is a full time role, Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week. The rate of pay is £11.77 per hour.
The purpose of this role is to carry out (where necessary) gardening and horticultural work/maintenance. For this role, a vehicle and equipment will be provided. Other duties will include: cutting, pruning, mowing, litter picking, weeding, emptying public bins etc.
Previous experience of gardening/horticulture or similar, would be advantageous.
You MUST hold a current full UK driving licence, be used to working outdoors and be physically fit.
To apply, please email your CV or ring us on 07922 425165 for an application form or for more information.
Regrettably, we can’t respond to every application we receive and please note that to apply for this vacancy you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Gardener roles across Work with York's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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