Overview
Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. The ethos remains the same: we cherish our time-honoured traditions while looking to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far. An opportunity has arisen for the position of a gardener at Mount Usher gardens.
Position
The position is permanent, full time, for an immediate start. Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
* Duties include the day-to-day maintenance and development of the gardens and be experienced in the safe use of garden equipment and machines.
* Duties not exclusively garden related.
* Report directly to Head gardener, working as a team or alone as required.
* Learn the plants in the garden and the history of the site as after a reasonable training period the applicant will be required to lead guided tours.
* Maintain a pleasant and safe environment for visitors and staff.
Qualifications
* A recognised horticultural qualification.
* Be experienced in gardening across broad spectrum of horticulture.
* Possess a good knowledge of plants, trees and weed species.
* Possess a full clean B driving licence and ability to drive a tractor with a trailer is an advantage.
* Excellent time management, attention to detail.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme
* Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Share Purchase Plan
* Employee Referral Bonus
* Family Friendly Policies
* Life Assurance Benefit
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Health & Wellness Programmes
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