Seasonal Grounds and Maintenance Staff

Location: Kelburn Estate, Fairlie, Largs, KA29 0BE

Salary: 40hr/week-March to end of October (8months)-£12.75/hour

Terms: Full Time Seasonal Position

Reporting to: Estate Manager

Application Deadline: Friday 31st January 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 10th February 2025

Internal relationships:

Estate Manager,Operations Manager, Maintenance & Estate Team

Job Description:

Kelburn is looking for skilled and hard workinggroundsand maintenancestafffor the 2025 season.Working under the direction of theEstateManageralongside the maintenance team, the role will involve a variety ofpractical tasksand maintenance across the estate.As we are a touristfacility, some weekend working will be required.

Key Duties:

Ensuring facilities and attractions are maintained to the highest standard
Site maintenance and gardening
Grass cutting and strimming
Painting and basic repair
Path maintenance
General cleaning and emptying bins etc

Required Attributes:

Outdoor grounds maintenance experience
21+ with full driving licence
Excellent practical skills
Physically fit with good initiative, and a positive attitude

Desired Attributes:

tractor licence
Spraying licence
Experience strimming and hedge cutting
Rope and Harness skills
A genuine interest and knowledge of conservation, wildlife, and ecology
Good plant knowledge

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to David Kelburn – david@kelburnestate.com – by 5pm on Friday the 31st January 2025.