Job Description

Casual Gardener and Handyperson

Winner - Nursery Group of the Year 2025

RAFAKidz Leeming, Northallerton DL7 9NJ

12.26 per hour

About us

All children are special but at RAFAKidz we believe our children are extra special. RAFAKidz is one of the chosen providers of nursery services to the RAF (Royal Air Force). Our nursery at RAF Leeming is one of 21 settings in the RAFAKidz family. In each of our settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.?

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic gardener / handyperson who will take pride in ensuring that our gardens and external areas remain in a good condition so that our children and staff have a safe environment in which to play. This role is ideally suited to someone looking for flexibility with their time and has some experience of gardening and general outside maintenance as it is important that our settings are safe and attractive to current and prospective users.??

A typical day could involve mending a dripping tap, changing light bulbs, whizzing the lawn mower around and possibly a lick of paint to freshen up the play areas.? A great attitude and a good sense of humour along with some basic DIY skills would be a great fit for this role.???

This is a 'hands on' role which offers great flexibility. A moderate level of fitness will be required as you will be planting, watering, weeding, pruning and taking general care of plants as well as digging over beds, sand pits and mud pits as needed. You will also ensure sheds, outside furniture and equipment are in good order and assist staff with the storage of gardening and outside equipment to ensure equipment is stored safely. During icy weather, you will help with clearing and gritting walkways.?

If you love getting children involved in meaningful and rewarding activities such as den building, forest school and growing plants and vegetables then this job is 100% for you!?Working hours will be mutually agreed with yourself and the Nursery Manager and will vary according to the needs of the setting.

If you can bring a creative, self-motivated and positive attitude then we would love to hear from you! A full job description is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk?

This role requires a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.?

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk Closing date Thursday 27 November

We reserve the right to close this advert early and interview ahead of the closing date so please do not delay in sending your application. We'd love to hear from you!

Pay: 12.26 per hour

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person