Assistant Grounds and Maintenance Person - Blackruthven Estate
Company: Blackruthven Estate
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Location: Perth
Date posted: 17 April 2026
Apply before: 1 May 2026
The Job:
The Estate is home to The Bield Christian Retreat and Conference Centre and is looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on role of Assistant Grounds and Maintenance Person. The position will be to work closely with the current grounds team leader and wider Bield team with responsibilities including but not limited to grass cutting, lawn maintenance, clearing leaves, hedge/ivy trimming, fencing repairs and assisting with the removal of timber windfall along with a variety of other grounds maintenance tasks.
To apply for this position please email your CV and a covering letter to andrew.sanderson@galbraithgroup.com
- Location: Scotland, Perth and Kinross
- Industry: Estate Management, Forestry and Arboriculture, Horticulture
- Job type: Full-time
Assistant Grounds and Maintenance Person - Blackruthven Estate
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The Company:
Blackruthven Estate is a peaceful yet thriving rural Estate, situated approximately a mile to the west of the outskirts of Perth. The Estate is home to The Bield Christian Retreat and Conference Centre.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Good grounds keeping and maintenance skills.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Practical tool and ATV tickets preferred, but not essential.
- Driving licence essential.
Please email your CV and covering letter to andrew.sanderson@galbraithgroup.com
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