Junior / Trainee Gardener, Mayen Estate - Huntly

To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.We are recruiting to the following role : Junior / Trainee Gardener, Mayen Estate - Huntly.Salary range : From £6.40 per hour, Duration : Part-time, Apprenticeship, Graduate, Internship, Working hours : 16 hours per week, Location : Huntly.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 IncludeAssisting with the upkeep of the walled garden and glasshousesGrowing of organic vegetables and cut flowers from seedDesirable Skills, Experience And Qualifications RequiredAn enthusiastic, happy dispositionExcellent communication and team working skillsA passion for biodiversity, plants, gardens and natureAn attention to detail, good housekeeping and timekeepingRespect for equipment and toolsCommitment to the traineeship programHours 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 IncludeWhat you're good at and enjoy doing at school and as hobbiesAny achievements you are proud of, whether they are from school or your hobbiesAny previous work experienceYour career ambitionsWhy you think you'd be a great fit for this opportunityApply online

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