Underkeeper / Beatkeeper

Full-time Underkeeper / Beatkeeper - Murthly & Pourie Estates, Perthshire

Murthly Estate is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic underkeeper / beatkeeper (experience dependent) to join its existing team. The estate extends to over 9,000 acres in Perthshire and offers a traditional and well-established programme of driven commercial shooting alongside deer stalking.

The successful candidate will play a key role in deer management and the delivery of the sporting programme, reporting to the Head Keeper and working closely with the wider team to provide high quality, traditional sporting days for guests.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right individual to develop their skills and, over time, progress within the team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management and care of game birds 
• Assist with commercial shoot days
• Vermin control in line with best practice and legislation 
• Actively manage deer populations
• Larder work
• Maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Maintaining Health and Safety Policies, and code of conduct

Required

• Previous experience with gamekeeping 
• Full UK driving license
• Valid firearms and shotgun certificates
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team 
• Strong work ethic

Package 

• Accommodation included
• 28 days of paid holiday entitlement per calendar year.
• Attractive salary dependent on experience

How to apply: please email your CV and a cover letter to Kim Pearson at kim.pearson@bidwells.co.uk