Set on the North coast of Aberdeen in Findon, surrounded by stunning topography, E.J. Churchill Seal's Cove shooting ground is perched on a unique clifftop, five miles from Aberdeen City Centre.

 

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Grounds Person to join our team. As part of the grounds team, you will support and welcome both members and non-members for shooting activities, including Clay Pigeon Shooting, use of the Air Rifle Range, and Simulated Game Days. Ground staff are required to carry out work on-site and on other estates.

 

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for the countryside and country sports, whether they have experience as a gamekeeper, gardener, farmer, or any other outdoor profession. Full training and tuition will be provided for the right candidate.

 

This is a full-time position, requiring availability five days per week, including weekends and evenings (summer opening times)

 

Responsible to: Shooting Grounds Manager

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring all areas of the ground are kept tidy and well-maintained, including shooting stands, grass cutting, paths, trees, plants, and shrubbery.

• Daily filling of the traps.

• Assisting of all the traps are serviced and fully functional at all times.

• Working alongside the team to design exciting, interesting, and enjoyable shoot layouts, continually updating traps and targets to guarantee the best customer experience.

• Assisting in the setup and running of charity shoots and CPSA-registered competitions both on-site and off-site at various annual E.J. Churchill events.

• Performing general maintenance and repairs on traps and ground care machinery.

• Keeping all areas of the ground free from excessive wadding and shatter.

• Assisting in the setup of corporate events outside of shooting activities.

• Carrying out general maintenance around the lodge as required and undertaking any other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the company.

 

Health and Safety

• All staff have a duty of care to work within the guidance of the company’s Health and Safety Policy. Any breaches of policy or concerns regarding health and safety should be reported to the Company Health and Safety Advisor.

• The Grounds Person must maintain an acute awareness of gun safety and general security around the Lodge and Shooting Grounds, abiding by company procedures at all times.

• The Grounds Person must ensure that all clients are aware of club safety rules and procedures and provide them with the relevant safety equipment accordingly.

 

Experience / Qualifications

 

Required

• Full, clean driving licence

 

Desirable

• Experience driving All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

• Shotgun licence

• Shooting experience

 

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

• Machinery tickets preferred (training will be provided if necessary)

 

Work Location

E.J. Churchill, Aberdeen, and other sporting estates

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