At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in producing plants for the city's parks and maintain beautiful green spaces.
- Company: Join a dedicated grounds maintenance team in a historic park setting.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, family-friendly policies, and a local government pension scheme.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while working with nature and growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in glasshouse production and a full driving licence are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25989 - 26824 £ per year.
Salary £25,989 to £26,824 per annum (pay award pending).
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 31 August 2026
Reference: EPNS03010-1
Environment and Communities Directorate - Neighbourhood Services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic plants' person to join our grounds maintenance team at Avenham & Miller Park. Your primary role within this team will be to assist the Assistant Head Gardener and Head Gardener to produce the annuals, perennials and shrubs needed for use across the City's parks and open spaces. Therefore, practical experience of glasshouse/nursery production and plant propagation techniques will be essential.
You will also assist the parks team in this Grade II listed park with a wide range of gardening and cleansing duties when required, including:
- Planting schemes
- Shrub pruning
- Litter picking
- Emptying bins
The role will require weekend working (usually as part of watering rota). The applicant must be able to work well unsupervised or in a team. Good written communication and financial skills are also important aspects of the role.
This is a full-time position of 37 hours a week. A full driving license will be an essential part of the post.
As an employer, we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including:
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Family friendly policies
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- AVC's
- Life assurance scheme
- Payment of professional fees
- Discounted parking, bus and rail fares
- A cycle to work scheme
International Sponsorship: this role is not open to international sponsorship.
Glasshouse Technician in Preston employer: Preston Partnership
Join our dedicated grounds maintenance team at Avenham & Miller Park, where your passion for plants will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, family-friendly policies, and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you feel valued and empowered in your role. Working in this historic Grade II listed park not only allows you to contribute to the beauty of the city's open spaces but also provides a unique and fulfilling work experience.
