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Seasonal Tree Nursery Assistant
£12.71 per hour, variety of hours available

Do you enjoy working outdoors, love being surrounded by nature, and take pride in hands-on, rewarding work? Castle Howard is currently seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Tree Nursery team on a seasonal basis to help with general weeding and maintenance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the preservation and growth of one of Yorkshire’s most iconic estates, while gaining experience in horticulture and working as part of a friendly, supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing:
•    Hand-weeding and maintaining young trees across the nursery area
•    Supporting the team in ensuring the tree stock remains healthy and well-kept
•    Assisting with general tidiness and upkeep of the nursery environment
•    Following all health and safety guidelines


What We’re Looking For:
•    A positive attitude and a willingness to work outdoors in all weathers
•    Good physical fitness and the ability to carry out manual tasks
•    A reliable team player who takes pride in their work
•    Previous outdoor or horticultural experience is helpful, but not essential 

Why Join Us?
•    Work in one of the most beautiful and peaceful corners of the Castle Howard Estate
•    Be part of a team that values sustainability, conservation, and natural heritage
•    Flexible hours available to suit your schedule
•    Staff discounts across the estate (including cafes and shops)
•    Free entry to Castle Howard 
Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard
York GB
Castle Howard

Further Information:

To apply, please send your CV to our HR department via email at hr@castlehoward.co.uk

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