Job Description

Enthusiastic young budding gardeners sought at Mayen Estate.

This role is suited to young people studying horticulture at college or who are in 5th or 6th year at school with an intention to study and work in horticulture.

This role is a rare opportunity to work as a trainee/ junior gardener at a mature, private 2-acre walled garden, as part of our experienced team.

Over the course of this role you will be provided with on the job training that will allow you to grow into the role of an assistant gardener on our team, over the course of a year.

We are looking for confident young people who are passionate about plants, gardens and nature, enjoy spending time outdoors in all weather and who work well as part of a team.

Mayen Estate is a small family-run estate, near Rothiemay in Banffshire and is home to Mr & Mrs A Cheyne and family. Our 700 acres are filled with extensive gardens and lawns, as well as meadows and woodland, set in the Deveron Valley. We have five self-catering holiday cottages on the Estate and we offer Fishing on the Mayen House Beat of the River Deveron, as well as host Clay Pigeon Shooting.

The grounds, gardens and walks at Mayen Estate including the Walled Garden are not open to the public, but can be enjoyed by our holiday and event guests.

The walled garden features glasshouses, a fruit cage, vegetable beds, cut flower beds, mature fruit trees, herbaceous border, rose garden, mature yew hedging, box hedges, water features, ornamental trees, shrubs and perennial flowers.

Duties include:

Assisting with the upkeep of the walled garden and glasshouses Growing of organic vegetables and cut flowers from seed
Desirable skills, experience and qualifications required:

An enthusiastic, happy disposition Excellent communication and team working skills A passion for biodiversity, plants, gardens and nature An attention to detail, good housekeeping and timekeeping Respect for equipment and tools Commitment to the traineeship program
Hours would be worked over two week days each week to fit in with college schedule. Must be able to reliably commute to Mayen Estate Rothiemay.

In your application, please include:

What you're good at and enjoy doing at school and as hobbies Any achievements you are proud of, whether they are from school or your hobbies Any previous work experience Your career ambitions Why you think you'd be a great fit for this opportunity
Job Types: Part-time, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship

Pay: From 6.40 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

HUNTLY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have a driving licence?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person