Garden & Grounds Assistant - Heritage Site

ASVA: Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in the UK is seeking a Horticultural Assistant to support the Head Gardener in enhancing visitor enjoyment at Hill of Tarvit Mansion. The role involves assisting with horticultural duties including grass cutting, planting, and weeding, while also maintaining the grounds and responding to visitor inquiries. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and previous experience in horticulture or groundskeeping. This role will enhance your gardening skills while working in a beautiful environment with occasional supervision of volunteers.

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence valid for the UK is essential.
• Experience in general amenity horticulture is essential.
• Some practical knowledge of Health and Safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with horticultural duties to enhance visitor enjoyment.
• Maintain safety and enjoyment of the site.
• Assist with general property maintenance tasks.

Skills

General amenity horticulture

Use of hand tools

Health and Safety knowledge

Visitor engagement

Time management

Education

Full Driving Licence

PA1 & PA6 for working with pesticides

Tools

Ride on mowers

Strimmers

Hand tools (forks, rakes, loppers)

Job description

A conservation organization in the UK is seeking a Horticultural Assistant to support the Head Gardener in enhancing visitor enjoyment at Hill of Tarvit Mansion. The role involves assisting with horticultural duties including grass cutting, planting, and weeding, while also maintaining the grounds and responding to visitor inquiries. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and previous experience in horticulture or groundskeeping. This role will enhance your gardening skills while working in a beautiful environment with occasional supervision of volunteers.