Groundsperson Landscaper - Seasonal

The Grounds person and Landscaper works with the Golf team on the upkeep of the estate and grounds, garden areas and ensure they always look well maintained and continue to exceed the expectations of our members, guests, and visitors. A very varied hands-on role and under the direction of our Director of Agronomy you preserve, maintain, and enhance the outdoor spaces and estate’s natural landscape. You will care for and manage the landscape to maintain the health and appearance of our grass, trees, and plants. Ensure their health, safety and aesthetic appeal and combine your practical skills with a deep understanding of arboriculture and environmental conservation. You take part in our development and the implementation of our long-term sustainable plan.

People are our priority; you support the wider team across Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club and Glenlyon Estate.

Discover the role:

• Develop and implement grounds maintenance requirements, which include regular inspections to assess the health, stability and signs of disease, or damage; ensure the grass, trees and plants thrive.
• Conduct pruning, trimming, and shaping to promote healthy growth and desired aesthetics.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed in the use of all machinery, hand tools, fertilisers, and pesticides.
• Assist with hard and soft landscaping projects and the preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, grubbing out, planting; includes trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations as needed.
• Deliver first class garden maintenance work together with the estate team to ensure the upkeep of garden structures, such as fences, trellises, compost areas, and other areas, as required.
• Collect and maintain 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 making recommendations for appropriate interventions to the Director of Agronomy.
• Supported by regular photography and documented in a monthly report.
• Navigate mobile applications to report and record tasks.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Action and maintain all garden associated RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements), COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and MDS (Model Development Specifications).
• Uphold exceptional standards while demonstrating passion and flair in the pursuit of service excellence.
• Be actively involved in day-to-day operations through observance and collaborating proactively with all team members across our wide range of facilities.
• Actively participate in department meetings and attend wider business meetings where necessary.
• Be creative by redefining, creating, and planning bespoke experiences for people who like to do things differently, all that makes unforgettable experiences and redefines what service can be.
• Each day is different and you can be based at various locations throughout the estate.
• Good physical fitness and stamina to perform tasks requiring heavy lifting and physical exertion as well as working in challenging terrain in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind.

Discover you:

• The ability to work under pressure to juggle competing priorities with minimum supervision.
• Adapt accordingly to suit the profile of the business and adjust working days and hours of work to meet business needs, as required and during emergencies or busy seasons.
• Previous landscaping experience in the same or a similar role and/or estate environment and the ability to identify common diseases and pests; forward-thinking vision of landscaping.
• Ability to read and review reports, risk assessments and standards operating procedures.
• Full UK driving license - You will be required to travel between locations.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in horticultural qualification or equivalent.
• 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.

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility criteria. Only applicants with the right to work in mainland UK can be considered. We cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.