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Horticultural Assistant - job post

Lincoln Zoo
Lincoln LN3 5DQ
£12.71 - £15.00 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • £12.71 - £15.00 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Lincoln LN3 5DQ

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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