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As a Resource Technician, you will support teaching staff and students across all courses within the College’s specialist Horticulture programs as well as maintaining practical areas and gardens.
Resource Technician in Horticulture
| Capel Manor College
Location: Mottingham
Salary: £27,799 – £28,454 inclusive of London Weighting Pro Rata
Part Time: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Job Description
About The Role and Person
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Horticulturist with a passion for training and inspiring young people. As a Resource Technician, you will support teaching staff and students across all courses within the College’s specialist Horticulture programs as well as maintaining practical areas and gardens.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of industry skills, including selecting and demonstrating tool and equipment use, maintenance and repair of horticultural machinery and equipment, sourcing plant identification samples and glasshouse production. The ideal candidate will have some experience of working within the training or education sector. A Level 2 qualification in Horticulture is essential, and a PA1/PA6 Certificate is desirable.
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team, demonstrating a proactive, well-organised and self-motivated approach. Strong administrative and digital skills are also required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office for retrieving and storing files, managing email inboxes, and booking and coordinating Outlook calendar events.
About The College
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
Please note that the Col
to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
How To Apply
To apply for this job please visit careers.capel.ac.uk.