Gardener/grounds Maintenance

**Balbirnie House Gardener/ Grounds Maintenance**

A role within the grounds of one of Scotland's most successful hotels.

Collectively at Balbirnie, we have circa 100 working in the brigade at peak season, and we have a shared passion for delivering a great product.

We are located in the very heart of The Kingdom of Fife, which is one of the most truly wonderful places to live and work in Scotland, indeed denoted in 2016 as ‘The Happiest Place to live in Scotland’. We are half an hour equi-distant from Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Perth and Dundee.

Balbirnie House itself is a Grade A Listed Georgian mansion dated 1777, recognised as being of International importance. In 1999 we added our Orangery and Ballroom. Having opened as a hotel 3 decades ago, we have a quite incredible collection of awards, which have all been generated by our provision of great food, wonderful value, and superb service.

**As Gardener / Grounds Maintenance** **you will be responsible for**:

- Ensuring that all external areas are maintained to an exceptional and reputable standard
- General maintenance, such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves and litter, using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery
- Horticulture activities such as. planting, pruning and seeding, Tree care, Painting sundry equipment
- Carry out site gritting and snow clearing activities weather dependant
- Help with internal maintenance as required
- Have a passion for Horticulture/Gardening
- Have Great communication skills and customer service
- UK Driving license
- PA1 & PA6 spraying license
- SVQ Level 2/3 in Horticulture
- Have the ability to work on own initiative

**Health and Safety responsibilities**:

- Follow company policies and procedures at all times;
- Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment;
- Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received;
- Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager

**In return we offer industry leading rewards and benefits, including**:

- Monthly salary
- 50% Food and Beverage discount for our restaurants
- Hotel guest experience for employees at a discounted rate
- Social events and activities
- Wonderful employee recognition such as employee of the month awards
- Meals on duty
- Pension scheme

We offer the opportunity to join a well-established and consistent management team, with shared values of community, collaboration, and camaraderie. In private ownership for 3 decades, and thriving on individuality, the company owners are hands-on operational company directors who are absolutely committed to the property itself, and all within it.

Before applying, please take time to appraise our main website, and social media channels.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Work Location: In person