A Haven of Peace, a Piece of Heaven
The Bield at Blackruthven
Retreat and Conference Centre


We are recruiting for an
Assistant Grounds and Maintenance Person
Blackruthven Estate is a peaceful yet thriving rural Estate, situated approximately a mile to the west of the outskirts of Perth. The Estate is home to The Bield Christian Retreat and Conference Centre and we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on role of Assistant Grounds and Maintenance Person.
The person will be working closely with the current grounds team leader and wider Bield team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, grass cutting, lawn maintenance, clearing leaves, hedge / ivy trimming, fencing repairs, assisting with the removal of timber windfall and a variety of other grounds maintenance tasks.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, with good groundskeeping and maintenance skills. They should take pride in their work, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and demonstrate good initiative. Skills certificates in sit-in ATV and chainsaw use and maintenance are preferred. A full UK driver’s licence is essential.
The working hours will be from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on experience and can be discussed upon application.
Please apply with a covering letter and CV by email to Andrew Sanderson:
andrew.sanderson@galbraithgroup.com or call 07920 292826 for further information.
Closing date for applications is 1st May 2026