Job Description
Role: Trainee Gardener
Location:Alderley Edge & Knutsford
Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week
We're on the lookout for a Trainee Gardener to join our team in Alderley Edge & Knutsford
About Us
With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth - as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We're a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.
What You'll Be Doing as a Workshop Operative
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To work with the existing gardener in beautifully established gardens/grounds
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Assist with mowing lawns, strimming, edging, and hedge cutting.
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Maintain gardens to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation.
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Support seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, pruning, and planting.
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Work effectively as part of a team while developing horticultural knowledge and skills.
What You'll Bring
We're not expecting you to know everything from day one-full training is provided. That said, it would be great if you:
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Have some experiance with manual handling activities
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Are reliable and take pride in your work
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Have a positive attitude and enjoy being part of a team
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Are keen to learn and get stuck in as a workshop operative
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Have basic numeracy, literacy, and communication skills
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Own transport
What's On Offer?
Here's what you can expect with us:
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Competitive hourly rate
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Annual leave starting at 31 days a year (includes bank holidays)
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Great benefits including: pension (you put in 5%, we put in 4%), cash plan to reimburse you for medical expenses (dental, optical, physio and more), retailer discount platform, Life Assurance ("Death in Service"), long service awards, and Employee Assistance Programme
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Training opportunities including apprenticeships and college courses available
