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The split of the workload will change across the season; summer work predominantly in the gardens and winter work predominately in the castle. Typically, in the summer, two days a week will be required for sole caretaker duties and three days a week for gardening duties. In the winter, most work will be in the castle supporting deep clean and maintenance but occasionally supporting the gardening team by prior arrangement through the operations manager.  \nThe caretaker role provides immediate response to any fire or security issues across any 24 hour period and therefore residence in the immediate vicinity of the castle is a requirement of the role and accommodation will be provided.  \nGardening Duties:  \nTo undertake and assist as directed by line management in the provision of excellent standards of garden maintenance and presentation at all times generally through:  \n• Seasonal maintenance of flower, shrub, kitchen gardens, woodland gardens and parks, with specialised historic and botanic plant collections, including trees, hedges, shrubs, roses, wall trained fruit trees, climbers, herbaceous plants and annuals.  \n• Through guidance from line management provide assistance to other garden staff.  \n• Use of garden machinery as necessary including mowers, strimmers, tractor and trailers, shredders, scarifiers and other machinery and hired plant.  \n• turf maintenance.  \n• Optimum use of composting systems.  \n• Maintenance of paths, gates and other hard landscaping.  \nCaretaking Duties  \n• Opening up and close down duties for castle and grounds.  \nAtholl Estates Office, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TH  \nT: +44 (0) 1796 481355 E: [enquiries@atholl-estates.co.uk](enquiries@atholl-estates.co.uk) [www.atholl-estates.co.uk](www.atholl-estates.co.uk)  \nBlair Castle Estate Limited. Registered in Scotland No. 156776. Registered Office: Atholl Estates Offices, Blair Atholl, Perthshire PH18 5TH  \n• Operational response to castle fire and security systems, working with the Fire Brigade and Police when incidents occur.  \n• Having a general security presence across the castle and immediate grounds.  \n• Operation of castle lighting, heating and ventilation systems and water supply.  \n• Preparation and dismantling for castle events.  \n• Routine maintenance and equipment testing.  \n• General repairs and closed season deep clean.  \n• Staff transportation, post and cash runs.  \n• Litter collection and cleaning support.  \nJob Requirements:  \n• A commitment to the highest level of visitor service.  \n• Hands on team player with flexible work attitude.  \n• Ability to work at heights.  \n• Clean driving licence.  \n• Operations of garden machinery.  \n• Good level of physical fitness.  \n• Working hours flexibility.  \n• Clear Police check.  \nTo apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Niall Gosman at niallg@atholl[estates.co.uk](estates.co.uk)","cbCaiq3MOmW62nb9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq3MOmW62nb9","pdf",557753,"English","# Job Title\n## Reports To\n## Job Summary\n## Gardening Duties\n## Caretaking Duties\n## Job Requirements\n## How to Apply","[{\"question\":\"What are the main seasonal responsibilities for the Caretaker Groundsman?\",\"answer\":\"Summer work primarily covers gardening duties across the gardens, while winter work is predominantly castle-based, supporting deep clean and maintenance. 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