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Gardener

Gardener – Welsh Mountain Zoo, Colwyn Bay
Full-time | £25,752

40 hours per week

Join us in bringing conservation to life!
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is seeking a passionate and skilled Gardener to care for our gardens, woodlands, and seasonal displays. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your horticultural skills directly support our mission to educate the public and conserve wildlife.

Key Responsibilities

• Propagation, greenhouse work, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, feeding, composting, and grounds maintenance

• Monitoring plant health and managing pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Maintaining woodlands, hedges, lawns, and trees safely

• Implementing eco-friendly practices such as native planting, efficient watering, and composting

• Receiving and storing horticultural deliveries

• Supporting visitor engagement through professional and helpful interaction

• Following health and safety procedures and risk assessments

• Using tools, machinery, and substances safely in line with training and COSHH guidelines

Skills and Experience Required

• Practical gardening and grounds maintenance experience including propagation, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, feeding, composting, cutting, edging, and strimming

• Knowledge of plant care, soil health, irrigation, and pest control

• Familiarity with eco-friendly horticultural practices

• Ability to use a range of horticultural tools and machinery (certification advantageous)

• Level 2 horticulture qualification (or working towards)

• Clean driving licence and ability to drive a tractor with trailer or cutting deck

• Physical fitness for outdoor work in all weather

• Basic IT skills for records and training

• Excellent teamworking skills and the ability to work independently

• Volunteer supervision experience

Why Join Us

• Work in one of North Wales’ most beautiful visitor attractions

• Be part of a passionate team supporting wildlife conservation and education

• Staff benefits include training and development, free family admission, uniform, staff parking, discounts, and a holiday scheme that increases with service