Part Time Gardener / Groundsperson

Part Time Gardener / Groundsperson - Vacancy

We are looking for an enthusiastic part time gardener - groundsperson who has a 'can do' attitude to work on a Private Estate based in the highlands near Inverness over 4 days a week. The individual will assist the Sole Gardener and report into the Head Gardener, who is based at another location, but visits regularly.

It would be beneficial for the individual to have an interest in vegetable growing and fruit pruning and maintenance and to have knowledge of compost making.

The position holds a broad range of tasks and responsibilities; we are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Assist with herbaceous border work involving division, cutting back and re-planting.
• Pedestrian mowing of lawns and extensive large lawns cut with a ride on mower.
• Strimming duties of large main drive as well as other rough grass areas.
• Lawn edging where required.
• Leaf blowing and collecting through the autumn and winter.
• Snow clearing on main drive and around house.
• It would be beneficial for the individual to have a chainsaw certificate and a PA1 / PA6 certificate, training can be provided if required.
• To have knowledge and the confidence to carry out gardening machinery maintenance.
• Assist with clearing fallen trees.

The position would suit someone that is flexible in their approach to prioritising tasks with a high level of attention to detail and is happy to work in varied weather climates.

Accommodation

Can be live out, or live in.

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000

Hours

08.00am Monday - 17.00pm Thursday