Estate Worker

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Location: Culzean Castle and Country Park, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE

Salary range: £28,562 per annum

Job Purpose

This job exists in order to ensure that the grounds and policies of Culzean Castle are managed and maintained as an internationally recognised landscape of outstanding historical importance and contributes to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors. Under the day-to-day direction of the Head Gardener, and in liaison with others as necessary, the role assists in the management of the woodland trees, control of ‘invasive species’ and the maintenance of the path network to the expected standard of a National Trust for Scotland garden. In addition, the role supports the maintenance of facilities across the estate, and any other estate work as required.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Key Purposes of the job will be met by:

• Undertaking practical maintenance of the grounds and wider estate e.g. managing trees and shrubs; managing drainage systems; turf care; pest/disease/weed control; pathway maintenance; waste management; fencing work; Road maintenance; repair and maintain benches and signage; to the required standards expected by the Trust and for the maximum safety of, and enjoyment by visitors
• Carry out woodland management e.g. Tree inspections; woodland thinning; crown lifting; tree planting; Reactionary woodland work from storms; managing invasive species
• Support the maintenance and compliance of facilities across the estate, occasionally working with contractors or carrying out repairs or compliance checks when needed
• Ensuring compliance with the Trust’s health, safety, and environment policies and procedures
• Assist with event set up and operations as required
• Fostering positive relationships with local communities and organisations and promote the work of the Trust.
• Demonstrating self-motivation, organizing, planning, and prioritizing and good time management
• Contribute towards the inspections and maintenance of the estate playparks
• Carry out weekend duties on a rota system
• Undertaking such other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth running of the property as required by the Head Gardener

Preferred method of application: Application form - found here

Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026