Grounds Maintenance Operator Holyrood Park and Gardens 112
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Job Summary
Starting salary:25770
Contract type:Permanent
Grade:1
Location:Edinburgh Region Holyrood Park
Working Hours:Monday - Friday (annualised)
Interviews:To be held in person at Croft-an-Righ on Week Commencing 11 January 2026
Holyrood Park and Gardens team currently consist of 10 personnel. 7 garden staff and 3 ground maintenance staff who together are responsible for the conservation and maintenance of Holyrood Park and Palace Gardens. The post holder will be based within Holyrood Park andexpected to carry out all aspects of grounds maintenance within this unique historic landscape including providing driver cover as required. You will also be expected to support the Holyrood Palace Gardens team as well providing support to any other Historic Environment Scotland site as required.
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Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland
- Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme 28% employer contribution
- 25 days annual leave pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) 11.5 public holidays
- Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions
- Support for further education and personal development
- Study leave for work related courses
- Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
- Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests)
- Free entry to English Heritage Manx and Cadw properties
Key Responsibilities of this role
Grass cutting and strimming using various types of machinery.
Litter and Leaf collection.
Minor maintenance of plant and equipment.
Hedge maintenance.
Tree works. (Woodland maintenance including ground-based chainsaw operations and woodchipper operations)
Chemical Weed Control (applying herbicides via applicators)
Driving duties as required
Minor fencing repairs and drainage works.
Assist Palace Gardens Team as required.
Keeping the working site clean and tidy ensuring that access egress to working areas are maintained at all times.
Maintain individual responsibilities for Health & Safety awareness and the health and Safety of members of the public and fellow employees.
Key requirements of the role:
In order for you to be successful in this post we will be looking for you to complete acover letterwhich addresses:
1.Why you are interested in the post with Historic Environment Scotland
2.How you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 800 words) using examples of where you have used these skills in the past.
Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life home life education or volunteer experience.Please read our CV and Cover Letter Guidancefirst before completing as you will only be eligible for selection if you use examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
Essential Criteria:
Demonstrates a good all-round understanding and practical experience of carrying out grounds maintenance duties.
Knowledge and experience of operating Strimmers Mowers and various horticultural implements and hand tools.
Full current UK driving licence covering classifications BB1C1C1E
Demonstrates a basic understanding of vehicle maintenance.
Find out more aboutdesirableskills and experience in ourfull job description.
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age race gender or gender identity religious beliefs marital status sexual orientation disability or support of our Gaelic Language Plan we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format please reach out to us via email ator call our Head Office at 0 and speak to a member of our People Team.
Please note that at this time we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.
To submit your application online please read our How to Apply section followed by Apply Now button to begin your application.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
