Gardener
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Gardener to join our team. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join the team responsible for the maintenance and development of the historic gardens and grounds surrounding Scone Palace, a 5 star visitor attraction.
The successful applicant will work alongside volunteers and horticultural students and be involved in projects with the local community taking place in the gardens.
The gardens and grounds contain a fine tree collection, Victorian Pinetum, maze, borders that contain an expanding plant collection and a Kitchen Garden that supplies fresh produce to the Palace catering team. This role will have a focus on the evolution of the Kitchen Garden and vegetable production 2 days per week, therefore, experience within a kitchen garden is desirable.
Requirements of the role:
Applicants should have a passion for horticulture, and ideally a SVQ2 qualification in Horticulture (or equivalent) as well as practical grounds/horticulture experience, PA1 and PA6 for chemical application. A full (valid in UK) driving licence is a requirement for the role.
Applicants must be self-motivated, passionate about the presentation of the gardens and grounds, be a positive communicative team member and possess the drive to work unsupervised. Weekend work will be required on a rota system.
What we can offer:
The opportunity to work in a unique and varied environment. The company provides ongoing training, pension scheme, 34 days paid holiday and membership of our Staff Benefits Scheme which gives access to discounts in our Retail Stores and Coffee Shop, free friends access to the Palace, discounts on self-catering accommodation, and much more.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 25,000.00-26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3786842
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusFull Time
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Job LocationScone, SCT, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned