Assistant Gardener
- Employer
- Mertoun Gardens Trust
- Location
- Scotland
- Salary
- Salary will be discussed at interview.
- Closing date
- 29 May 2022
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- Function
- Gardening Jobs, Garden and Landscape Design Jobs, Grower Jobs
- Sector
- Growing
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Assistant Gardener
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time assistant gardener to join a small team in Mertoun Gardens, which is in the Scottish Borders. The gardens lie to the north and east of Mertoun House extending to about 26 acres.
Duties will include –
- Cultivation of quality fruit and vegetables.
- Routine maintenance of flower borders, climbing plants and ornamental plantings.
- Lawn care.
- Operation of garden machinery.
- Monitoring health of trees.
- Pruning.
- Hedge Cutting.
- Spraying.
- Assist with Public, student and school visits.
- Weekend opening of greenhouses and watering duties fortnightly.
- General duties within the Estate.
Person Specification –
- Presentable and organised.
- Flexible and willing to work extra hours if required.
- Excellent communication skills.
- PA1/6, first aid an advantage but not essential.
- SVQ level 2 or 3 horticultural qualification equivalent experience desirable.
- Must hold a full driving licence.
Salary will be discussed at interview.
Assistance with accommodation may be available.
Apply for application form to: estateoffice@mertoun.com
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