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Historic Gardens Maintenance Worker
Enschede
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17.85 - 23.56 gross per hour
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Full-time
Maintenance Employee Historic Gardens (24–40 hours)
About the estate
For a beautiful historic estate in the Enschede region, we are looking for an enthusiastic employee to maintain the historic gardens. The entire estate spans 70 hectares, of which 7 hectares are nature reserve and 15 hectares are agricultural land, including arable land and pastures. Additionally, a heathland with a fen and coniferous forests form part of this special estate.
The estate boasts a rich history and requires careful maintenance and a love for greenery, nature, and the landscape. Who wouldn't want to work here?
Applying for this vacancy?
What are your duties?
As a historical gardens maintenance employee, you will largely work independently on the upkeep of the estate and the historical garden areas. No two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance of historic beds, borders, and old plantings
- Laying new plants and green facilities
- Maintenance of woods and natural sites, particularly during the winter period
- Working with an experienced tree surgeon for woodland management
- Managing and guiding people with a disability
- Preparing and setting up work for collaboration with Aveleijn, who will be working on-site twice a week.
- Combating pests such as box tree moth and potentially trapping moles
- Placing and maintaining pasture posts and fences
- General grounds maintenance
A robotic lawnmower is present, which takes a lot of mowing work out of your hands.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with a passion for greenery, nature, and historical heritage. Someone who can work independently but is also strong socially in guiding others.
You:
- Has love for plants, trees and nature management
- Know how to maintain historic gardens and old planting.
- Can work independently and take responsibility
- Do you have experience with or an affinity for supporting people with a disability?
- To prepare and manage work activities well
- Preferably has experience with forest maintenance and land management
- Practical and likes to roll up their sleeves
- Has knowledge of, for example, box tree caterpillar control, mole trapping, or fencing work
- Available for 24 to 40 hours per week
What do we have to offer?
- A unique workplace on a beautiful historic estate
- A lot of independence and freedom in your work
- Flexible working hours
- Varied work in gardens, woodland, and nature reserves
- Collaboration in a small and committed team
- A generous salary commensurate with your experience and knowledge
If you are interested or would like to know more about this role, please get in touch, or send us your CV. We would then be delighted to invite you for an introductory meeting.