Grounds Maintenance Operative

Taymouth Castle Club; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking dedicated operatives for horticultural maintenance to uphold high standards and enhance garden aesthetics. Responsibilities include pruning, landscaping, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in horticulture and chainsaw certification. This role requires physical fitness and a passion for horticulture, contributing to a beautiful environment for guests. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Staff Accommodation on a fixed term

Uniform Provided

Meal on duty (free of charge)

Use of on-site staff gym

Access to staff activities

Discounted local accommodation for friends and family

Work-Family Culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or estate environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Motivated with a sense of pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pruning and trimming to promote healthy growth.
• Assist with landscaping projects and safety protocols.
• Record maintenance activities and condition of gardens.

Skills

Knowledge of horticulture

Ability to identify diseases and pests

Time management skills

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above in horticulture

Chainsaw certification

Vocational qualifications for spraying

Job description

Overview

Our Operatives play a pivotal role in maintaining our stunning grounds and successfully completing aspects of the ongoing maintenance throughout Moness, and ensure the high standards associated with our resort grounds are achieved and maintained whilst being respectful of both our guests and the wider environment.

You deliver outstanding performance, enhancing the natural environment and beauty of Moness. People are our priority; your expertise and knowledge of ground maintenance contribute to the overall experience for our guests, and you support the wider team across Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club and Glenlyon Estate.

Discover the role

You deliver first class garden maintenance work as directed by the Grounds Manager to ensure the upkeep of the resort. In their absence you liaise with resort management to understand guest activity to minimise disruption and to promote productivity.

Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you conduct pruning, trimming, and shaping to promote healthy growth and the desired aesthetics within formal borders. We do the right thing and follow the correct procedures; ensure you follow this in the use of all machinery, all hand tools, fertilisers, and pesticides. Be prepared and ready to assist with hard and soft landscaping projects; the preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting; includes trees/shrubs garden structures, such as fences, trellises, compost areas and other general landscaping operations as and when needed.

Safely remove plants and shrubs that are diseased, damaged, or posing a risk to property or people. Responding promptly to any emergency situations such as fallen trees blocking accesses or posing immediate hazards; clear debris and restore access, you prioritise safety. We do the right thing, promote safe work practices in all areas and take reasonable steps to protect health, safety, welfare and compliance in the gardens and garden areas. The safe use of personal protective equipment, tools, machinery, fertilisers, the use and disposal of chemicals and ensure all waste is managed in accordance with Scottish Waste Regulations. Action and maintain all garden associated RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and MDS (Model Development Specifications). As directed by the Grounds Manager apply treatments and medications as necessary to prevent or address diseases and pests.

Read, understand and adopt all SOPs. Navigate mobile applications to report and record tasks. Good written, verbal, interpersonal and IT skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Assist the Supervisor in collecting and maintaining accurate records of the health and condition of the gardens, surrounding areas and environment; maintenance activities; treatments performed, and growth patterns observed in surrounding areas and estate environment.

Utilise the Workday platform to record hours and absences. Maintain all tools and equipment used ensuring that they are in good condition, maintained, serviced and used in accordance with safety protocols. Ensure any faults or damage are reported to the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor immediately.

Although the role is based at Moness Resort, there will be travel between assets. You will be required to perform tasks that require heavy lifting and physical exertion as well as working in challenging terrain in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind. You uphold our exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flare in the pursuit of service excellence. We respect people, places, and culture, and as an Ambassador of Moness Resort – spokesperson, advocate, and supporter.

Qualifications

Discover you

Previous experience in a similar role or environment or an estate environment and a real passion for Horticulture with a desire to continually raise the bar of excellence. The ability to identify common diseases and pests; forward-thinking vision of landscaping. Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations. Ability to read and review reports, risk assessments and standard operating procedures. A real passion for Horticulture with a desire to continually raise the bar of excellence.

Highly motivated with a sense of pride in work. Excellent time-management with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business. Flexible in approach to working hours to support operational requirements, including peak periods and emergency situations.

• NVQ Level 2 or above in horticultural qualification or equivalent.
• Chainsaw certification.
• Vocational qualifications relevant to the role including PA1, PA2 and PA6A spraying certificates.
• Full UK driving license - You will be required to travel between locations.

Benefits

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 30 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

Spanning 8,000 majestic acres, Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is a private residential, golf, and sporting community with a rehabilitated historic 19th century castle in the Western Grampians of Scotland. The newly reimagined castle and surrounding community will feature signature five- star amenities, programs, and services of a Discovery club with a grand Scottish flair.

Discover our Benefits & Perks

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary
• Staff Accommodation on a fixed term
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work-Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).