Part Time Gardener - Ref 1732 Date: March 4, 2026

Job description

To assist the head gardener in the walled garden at Kinnordy estate

2 days a week from April to October. Offering a fun environment to work in, and the opportunity to learn skills in horticulture. The position is suited to a senior horticulture student, retired gardener or domestic gardener looking to expand their knowledge

Duties include: -

· General maintenance duties: grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting and weeding as directed

· irrigation of garden and all pot grown stock

· production and harvest of fruit and vegetables

· assisting in the propagation of young plants

· To accept training and instruction to further skill set.

• Understand the policy on Health and Safety and to ensure that all duties performed are carried out with full regard to the safety of visitors, contractors and other employees; work within the Health & Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessment guidelines always.
• Undertake any other duty required under instruction of the head Gardener

• Candidate Requirements
  
  Reliable, honest, punctual and hard working.
  Self-motivation and projecting a positive approach to work.
• The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be a team player with a keen eye for attention to detail with the ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Some gardening knowledge.

· Someone local suits best.

· Ability to work in all weathers.

Rates of Pay to be decided based on experience. Flexibility on days is possible.

Please contact Kinnordy Estate office with any queries with Marlyn marlyn@kinnordy.com or 01575 572665

Applications to Kinnordy Estate Office by 20th March 2026