Gardener/Estate Worker, Private Perthshire Estate
Employment full-time, with potential part-time role for partner depending on skills.
Start date ASAP.
Overview
We are family-run private Perthshire estate with active farming and rural enterprises in livestock farming, sporting, forestry, holiday letting and long term house letting. Present full-time staffing is five. We are seeking an additional full-time role to assist with day to day running.
General job description
This is a varied outdoor role combining gardening, property maintenance and seasonal farm and estate work
Maintenance of main house and garden
• veg & flower garden• lawn & grounds maintenance• machinery & equipment care• seasonal garden tasks
Estate/Farm duties during quieter periods
• winter cattle feeding and handling• tractor & machinery operation• fencing & estate maintenance• firewood preparation
Ideal candidate
• practical, reliable & self-motivated• enjoy rural outdoor work• gardening experience• livestock & machinery experience • comfortable working with small team• able to work independently and to use initiative• full UK driving licence essential
Accommodation
• attractive 3-bedroom cottage, oil central heating and wood burning stove, garden & outbuildings. Firewood supplied. Rent-free, with Council Tax paid
Salary
• competitive salary reflecting experience• generous pension
Applications with CV by email to:vagabond3848@gmail.com
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