About this role
This role involves working as part of a dedicated and experienced team to maintain the gardens and nature trails in our busy visitor Eco-centre. It is an interesting and varied role, involving physical and manual work outdoors all year round. Flexibility is needed, as well as an interest in gardening and organic horticulture. Duties: - Preparing seed beds - Digging, sowing and harvesting a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and legumes - Watering plants in polytunnels, plant beds and vegetable patches - Maintenance of lawns and common areas - Use of gardening power tools, e.g. lawnmower, strimmer, hedge trimmer - Comply with correct procedures and protocols for organic certification - Correct use of compost and manure - Weeding and clearing areas as needed. What we offer: - excellent opportunity to gain quality, hands-on experience in all aspects of organic horticulture and grow amazing food - QQI training provided to assist you in your chosen career - Great place to work - Team support This position is based in Sonairte Visitor Eco-centre and Gardens, The Ninch, Laytown, Co. Meath. For more information and enquiries please contact the CE Supervisor Cathy Kerrigan on 085-164 0876 or email [email protected]. CE Scheme Skills