This Role will be part of Gardens Department and report to the Head Gardener.
An exciting opportunity to work in the beautiful gardens and grounds of Floors Castle, we are looking for an Apprentice Groundsperson. Under the tutorage of our Groundsman you will be involved in the maintenance and improvement of the Grounds and wider policies of Floors Castle. We are looking for someone who is passionate for their work, enjoys working outside, with great attention to details and keen to learn.
Purpose of the role
Working under the tutorage of our Groundsman you will be involved in the maintenance and improvement
of the Grounds and wider policies of Floors Castle. You will also work with the Gardens Team maintaining
the walled garden to the very highest standards possible.
Key responsibilities
• To maintain all areas of lawn within the grounds of the Castle and Walled Gardens to a high
standard, repairing damage to lawns and edges as necessary.
• To assist in the preparation and implementation of annual lawn management and renovation
programmes.
• To maintain areas of long grass within the grounds, strimming as and where necessary.
• To maintain the pathways throughout the grounds.
• To help maintain machinery and equipment, ensuring machinery is kept clean & tidy generally in
good condition.
• To keep lawns and pathways clear of leaves with leaf blowing machine and collection and disposal
of.
• To regularly spray weeds on hard standing areas, gravel and for lawn care, ensuring that health &
safety guidelines for working with pesticides are strictly followed (training provided).
• To check and empty rubbish bins and carry out litter picking.
• To assist in the Walled Gardens when instructed to do so
• During winter months ensure roads within the Estate are clear of snow and/or frost by salt
spreading
• Keep the workplace tidy and orderly to ensure a safe working environment.
• To be adaptable and able to work both on your own and within a team.
Qualities you will possess:
• Passion for what you do
• Positive and friendly with a “can do
attitude”
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Proactive
• Confident and desire to learn new skillls
• Excellent communicator
• A sense of fun!
• Take responsibility for yourself
What do you need to be successful?
• Attention to detail, a professional and mature outlook – a desire to be the best within your field
of expertise
• Able to demonstrate affinity with machinery, repairing and maintenance with ability to learn
quickly
• A positive mindset with a passion for your work, plants, grass and trees and the countryside
• Able to demonstrate you are a team player, yet also happy to work on your own
For more information, or to apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter, detailing
your suitability for the role to [email protected]
Salary: Apprentice rate of £7.55 per hour
Hours of work: Full-time averaging 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00
a.m. and 5.00pm, during the summer months and 8.00am – 4.00pm during the winter months.
Modern Apprenticeship: There is the opportunity to study Modern Apprenticeship Horticulture –
SCQF Level 5 at Borders College Newtown Campus.
Benefits:
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On – site free parking
• Pension
