Mobile Support Team Gardener F/M

Beaurains, Hauts de France, FRPosted Feb 12, 2026

Job description

Working hours: 35 hours per week. 4-day week trial in 2026 for the period from March to October (paid for 35 hours) Job description: Provides support to horticultural teams performing exceptional tasks or techniques (horticultural work; masonry; operating machinery). Backfills in various horticultural teams on an ad hoc basis as directed by the respective team leader within France Area.

Key responsibilities

Works as a Gardener, providing additional support in the different teams across FA as and when required and often at short notice (travel up to Marseille; in Corsica and Spain) Is actively involved in horticulture projects and renovation tasks requiring larger machines, at the different sites across FA, eg irrigation, hedges, drainage, etc Performs masonry work (laying kerbs) Installs fences; access paths; headstones; signs When operational needs dictate, works within an existing team as a Gardener Assumes the role of driver-delivery person, as required.

Delivers equipment by lorry and/or van to various groups in France, as required. Operates mini-excavators and loaders, if in possession of the relevant Caces certification Assists the Mechanics to maintain and repair different machinery and at different sites, as required Works on horticultural tasks at different sites across FA that require larger machines, such as Verti draining, scarifying and over seeding Profile required : Diploma or qualification in horticulture or significant experience in the field of horticulture and masonry Valid B licence Van with trailer licence (BE licence) C licence would be an advantage CACES 1 certification required Organisational skills Good listening and communication skills Team spirit Organisational skills Ability to work in different locations, often at short notice.

Committed to continuous development An alignment and adherence to the Commission’s Values which are formed around the concept of CARE → COMMITMENT, AMBITION, RESPECT and EXCELLENCE. Health and Safety responsibility for self and others.

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