To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Estate Gardener / Groundskeeper, Mayen Estate - Huntly
| Salary range | From £12 per hour |
|---|---|
| Duration | Permanent, Full-time |
| Location | Huntly |
| Closing Date | N/A |
We are seeking an Estate Gardener / Groundskeeper to work as part of our enthusiastic team to continue to develop and maintain the estate’s stunning grounds and gardens.
Your time would be split between our walled gardens, holiday cottage gardens, shrub beds, landscaped grounds and the wider estate.
Duties include:
- Working as part of the walled garden team on seasonal garden maintenance
- Maintenance and development of holiday cottage gardens
- Maintenance and development of lawns, woodland gardens, shrub beds, meadows, arboretum and hedging.
- Maintenance of riverbanks of the Mayen House Beat.
- Maintenance and development of roads, paths, ditches, ponds and fencing.
- Working alongside other Estate Workers on woodland management, including planting, felling, pruning, and wood chipping/ log cutting.
- Maintenance of plant, equipment and tools
Desirable skills, experience and qualifications required:
- An attention to detail, good housekeeping and timekeeping
- Excellent team working skills
- Creativity and enthusiasm
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Horticulture
- Horticulture Qualifications
- Chainsaw cross cutting and tree felling and other power machinery certificates
- Chemical and spraying certificates
Salary is competitive and based on experience