Temporary Gardener (J716)

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Location:
Hertfordshire
Salary:
£6.18 per hour
Closing date:
5pm, Friday 09 March 2012

WRVS is one of Britain’s most active voluntary organisations. We are seeking to recruit a gardener on a temporary nine month contract from March to December 2012 to work at our Hertfordshire Good Neighbours service.

The service offers a variety of support to older people in the Hertfordshire community and requires a flexible, self motivated person.

You will have a flexible approach to work and good communication skills along with a caring attitude towards our clients. You will require a full clean driving licence and a company vehicle and equipment will be provided. A CRB check will be required for the successful applicant.

Essential skills:

  • good polite customer service with a positive approach to older people
  • previous experience of gardening
  • good organisational skills to manage paperwork
  • good time keeping
  • experience of cash handling

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

For more information call Pauline Edwards on 01992 552069 or download the job guideline.

You can apply by clicking the apply online now button at the top of this page or by post to:

Hertford WRVS
Baker Street
Hertford
Hertfordshire

SG13 7HS

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