Handyman/Gardener Job

Handyman/Gardener Job, St Andrews Fife, Scotland

Greycoat Lumleys are seeking a Handyman/Gardener for a warm, informal family home with 100 acres based in beautiful rural Fife.  The Principals will be in full time residence other than trips for work or personal travel.  There is no accommodation included in this role.

The ideal candidate will have experience within grounds of a private estates.

Handyman/Gardener duties:

This position is pretty flexible and generally being all rounded should have a practical background with good hands-on maintenance skills and be capable of property maintenance and hard landscaping.  Interest in improving garden areas.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the buildings, gardens, walled garden, woodlands and grounds.
• Maintain the garden and grounds to a high standard including grass cutting, edging, path clearing, hedge cutting and tree pruning, weeding, tree management, driveway maintenance and seasonal duties e.g. leaf clearing
• General maintenance and basic DIY across the property and outbuildings
• Clean and look after the cars, garden machinery, undertaking and arranging servicing, repairs etc
• Other building maintenance activities e.g. clearing gutters, simple plumbing, DIY, property maintenance
• Managing tradespeople and overseeing repairs or schedules
• Maintain a stock of logs and monitor heating oil
• Occasional driving duties for the principals to and from airport, station pickups, restaurants etc.
• Previous qualifications of a trade and gardening knowledge and experience a bonus
• A chainsaw license and experience
• Tractor experience
• Supporting security and the smooth day to day operation of the property

As the family have two dogs and a flock of chickens, a fondness for animals is essential as the duties will include their daily care, exercise through the grounds and pet sitting when the principals are travelling.

 Candidate Qualities

• Previous experience in a private household or estate or self employed
• A practical, can-do attitude with a respectful, professional approach
• Excellent references and the right to work in the UK
• A good understanding of privacy and discretion
• Clean driving licence is essential

Location: Fife, Scotland

Days:  Monday to Friday – flexibility at weekends

Start Date: The role is available for an immediate start as soon as the right candidate is found. 

Salary: £30,000 GPA depending on experience

Job:  221998

 lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk