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Community Gardener - West Lothian Foodbank

Company: West Lothian Foodbank
Salary: £15 per hour
Location: Bathgate
Date posted: 4 July 2025
Apply before: 20 July 2025

 

The Job:

Plan, plant, maintain, and harvest seasonal produce in the community garden. General garden maintenance: mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, and tidying. Caring for flower beds, shrubs, and green spaces. Keeping paths, fences, and outdoor areas safe and attractive. Working independently and as part of a friendly team.


  • Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians
  • Industry: Environment, Conservation and Sustainability, Food
  • Job type: Part-time, Fixed term

Community Gardener - West Lothian Foodbank

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The Company:

West Lothian Foodbank is a local organisation which works with people across the county, supporting anyone who doesn’t have enough money to afford the essentials. We provide emergency food to those who are hungry or at risk of hunger. We make time for a cup of tea, treating people with dignity and connecting them to the wider support they need to address the underlying causes of their crisis. We work alongside our partners, bringing services to where people need them in their community. We are part of the Trussell Trust network. Together we share a vision for a UK where no one needs a food parcel to survive.

The Candidate:

  • Some experience in gardening or grounds maintenance (paid or voluntary)
  • Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
  • A good level of fitness for manual work
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work with minimal supervision

The Package:

  • Flexible part-time hours (days to be agreed)
  • Supportive, welcoming environment
  • All tools and equipment provided
  • A chance to take pride in your work and see the difference you make

For more information and application details go to https://westlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs

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