Estate Gardener

**Estate Gardener and Grounds Caretaker**

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

- Management of the rural landscape: responsible for planning and implementing seasonal operations throughout the Estate gardens and grounds.
- Undertake maintenance duties within the Estate gardens: grass cutting, weed control, pruning, digging over beds, leaf clearing, border preparation and planting.
- Maintenance of driveways and footpaths located within the Estate grounds, including edging of the main drive.
- Working in collaboration with the Estate Grounds Manager and Events Manager to ensure the gardens and grounds are prepared ahead of private events.
- Undertake small forestry/woodland duties: hedge cutting, clearing fallen timber, chipping and splitting logs.
- Responsible for the general tidiness of the Estate: disposal of garden waste and rubbish.

Skills/Attributes
- Good plant knowledge and a desire to develop this further.
- Excellent attention to detail and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards their work.
- Self-motivated to work to achieve high standards consistently.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- An awareness for Health & Safety and good working practice.
- Previous experience of hands-on garden management and relevant training are desirable.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Perth, PH2 7RA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/04/2023