Assistant Gardener

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Assistant Gardener, Auchterarder, £27,976.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

01-07-2026

Application End Date

15-07-2026

Location

Auchterarder

State/County

Perthshire

Zip Code

PH3 1AD

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Care

Experience

1 year

Description

**We do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role**

Ochil Tower School is seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Gardener to support the care, conservation and development of our beautiful living environments, including herbaceous gardens, mature lawns, extensive hedging, mixed beds with ponds, woodland areas, a small field, walled gardens and a kitchen garden.

Working closely with the Head Gardener and the wider Estates and Facilities Team, you will assist with the day-to-day and seasonal maintenance of the school’s gardens, lawns, woodlands and outdoor spaces. Duties will include weeding, pruning, trimming, mowing, strimming, edging, composting, mulching, barrowing materials, leaf blowing, sweeping and power washing.

What we offer

Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
£27,976.00
7 weeks holiday
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced parental leave
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge
Workplace pension scheme
Casual dress

About you

We are looking for someone with:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and time-management skills
A positive, practical and team-focused approach
Knowledge of health and safety practices and a willingness to follow safe working procedures
A willingness to learn how to use and maintain horticultural machinery, such as ride-on mowers and hedge trimmers
A Driving Licence

Why join us?

This role offers the chance to work in a unique and meaningful environment where gardens and outdoor spaces are central to school life. You will be part of a supportive team, helping to maintain safe, attractive and purposeful grounds that benefit the whole school community.

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