Your Guide to Short Training Courses

Short Training Courses - A comprehensive range of industry courses, typically of 1 - 5 days duration, is offered by Oatridge College. For full details visit the Oatridge website by clicking on Short Training Courses at Oatridge College. Alternatively the Short Training Course programme for 2009 is available as a PDF document and can be downloaded here. To book a place on a short course download the Short Course Application Form and return it to:

Moira Montgomery
Short Course Co-ordinator
Oatridge College
Ecclesmachan
Broxburn
West Lothian
EH 52 6NH
Tel. 01506 864807 / Fax. 01506 853373
E-mail: mmontgomery@oatridge.ac.uk

Contact Moira directly if you need further information on any of the Short Courses we offer.

Customised Training Packages - You may have a training requirement which is not addressed in the list of scheduled short courses. If so we can discuss your specific needs and develop a tailor-made training package for you, providing there is a sufficient number of trainees to make it feasible to run the course. In the event that we cannot assist directly with your training needs, we can readily signpost you to other training providers who can help, or bring in external trainers as required. To discuss your bespoke CPD requirements contact enquiries@liss-scotland.org.uk.

Recruitment headaches – and how LISS can help

Finding the ‘right person for the job’ is difficult for many employers in the landbased industries. However there are potential candidates out there for many jobs. LISS can help you raise awareness of vacancies in your business whether they be full-time, part-time, temporary or seasonal..

Oatridge College has been working with employers for many years matching students to work placements and seasonal work opportunities as well as full-time and part-time positions. If you are having difficulty finding staff please contact LISS to see if we can help by posting details of your vacancy in LISS Online, which is distributed via e-mail to hundreds of contacts throughout the landbased industries.

Vacancies can also be advertised in the "Just the Jobs" section below. Currently there is no charge for this service. 

 

Just the Jobs

Looking for a full-time, part-time or seasonal job?
Considering a change of career or a fresh start?

Employers:  How to advertise a vacancy
If you are an employer and wish to raise awareness of a vacancy in your business or organisation please send brief details to enquiries@liss-scotland.org.uk. This service is currently free of charge.

Job-hunters:  How to respond to a vacancy
If you are interested in obtaining further information on a particular vacancy, or if you wish to apply, please contact the employer directly.

Here are details of current job opportunities in the landbased sectors which LISS has received from businesses and organisations across Scotland :-

* LATEST *

Grounds Maintenance Foreperson (Aberdeen): Up to £30k+benefits. Land Engineering, Scotland’s major landscaping and grounds maintenance organisation, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced foreperson for long term prestige sites in the Aberdeen area.  Capable of leading and directing your own team, you will be responsible for delivering the highest level of health, safety and quality standards. Previous and relevant experience in Grounds Maintenance is desirable as is the possession of a current valid driving licence. This successful applicant will be joining a class leading organisation with excellent conditions of employment, and opportunities for career development and promotion. To apply, telephone the Recruitment Line on 01560 601330 and quote reference DM12 or send your application to: Human Resources Dept, Land Engineering, Gardrum House, Fenwick, Ayrshire, KA3 6A. For more information on our company and to apply online please visit our websitewww.landengineering.co.uk. 

Head Gardener, Beechgrove Garden, Aberdeen : A Head Gardener is required to manage this exciting and unique television garden for the Beechgrove Garden, BBC Scotland’s iconic gardening programme - in it’s 31st year. The garden area extends to 1.5 acres and includes a variety of glasshouses, polytunnels and other service facilities. Other elements include allotments, trials areas, fruit orchard and a range of themed gardens intended to represent a cross-section of domestic situations across Scotland. The appointee will be expected to work with the programme makers and the presenters through regular consultations, to satisfy the numerous and varied programme items that feature during the series run. There is one other full time employee and additional part-time help as required during the growing season, which also covers the recording season. This hands-on position requires a professional qualification and some management or supervisory experience.  A practical and extensive horticultural knowledge is essential. The position requires someone who is focussed, dynamic and innovative. The successful candidate will be a flexible and dedicated team-player, capable of working to meet strict deadlines. Salary will be by negotiation. Contact Evelyn Paterson on 01224 252306 or evelyn@terntv.com.

Landscape Project Planner/Scheduler : This could be a once in a life-time opportunity for a cutting edge Landscape Project Planner / Scheduler to work amongst the "best of the best" on a project that speaks for itself. A highly prestigious consortium are seeking a high calibre Landscape Project Planner / Scheduler to be heavily involved with the landscaping on the construction on the London 2012 Olympic Games project. You must be pro-active, lateral thinking and hard working.  A minimum of 5 years experience is required in a Landscape / Planning role.  You MUST be a competent user of Primavera and have experience working with Earned Value Management (EVM).  Exceptional communication skills are absolutely essential for the role of Project Planner / Scheduler. In return, the successful candidate will be rewarded by working on a truly amazing project in a unique and friendly but professional environment.  A highly competitive salary + benefits package is on offer as well as the opportunity to learn from some of most prestigious and market leading people in the industry. Please contact Celeste Kellie at RGB Limited on tel. 020 7851 9700 or forward a copy of your CV to ckellie@rgb.co.uk.

ONGOING VACANCIES

Field service engineers/Workshop engineers: Due to rapid expansion Fairways GM, a market leader in grounds care equipment are currently looking to recruit Field Service/Workshop engineers to cover our growing customer base in the Central/West Of Scotland area. Customers include high profile golf courses, grounds maintenance companies, city and regional councils. Successful candidates will work with a wide & varied range of products within this market. Competitive salary; company vehicle and on-going factory based training are offered. Grounds care/Agricultural experience a distinct advantage. Please apply in writing enclosing CV to: Brian Forsyth, Service Manager, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Clashburn Road, Kinross KY13 8GB

Apprentice Groundscare engineers: Due to rapid expansion Fairways GM (national distributor of Ransomes Jacobsen products), a market leader in grounds care equipment are looking to recruit an Apprentice Groundscare Engineers. These positions will be based at our depots in Inchinnan/Inverness/Sauchen, where you will work with our qualified engineering team. The position will include working out of the depots and on-site with engineers as required. This position will lead to a recognised National Qualification and will also include factory training and certification. As this is a position for an apprentice no previous experience is necessary although candidates will be required to demonstrate basic engineering skills and knowledge. Please apply in writing to: Mr Brian Forsyth, Service Manager, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Clashburn Road, Kinross KY13 8GB

Field service engineers/Workshop engineers: Due to rapid expansion Fairways GM, a market leader in grounds care equipment are currently looking to recruit Field service/Workshop engineers to cover our growing customer base in the North East Area. Customers include high profile golf courses, grounds maintenance companies, city and regional councils. Successful candidates will work with a wide and varied range of products within this market. Competitive salary; company vehicle and on-going factory based training are offered. Grounds care/Agricultural experience a distinct advantage. Please apply in writing enclosing CV to: Brian Forsyth, Service Manager, Fairways (GM) Ltd, Clashburn Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Kinross KY13 8GB

Landscaping vacancies: Glendale Scotland currently have vacancies for Landscape Operatives, Grounds Maintenance Operatives, Tractor Drivers and Team Leaders working across the central belt of Scotland. Candidates should have a sound knowledge of landscape operations, however those willing to train and develop their career within the landscape sector should also apply. NPTC / LANTRA / CITB  Tickets would be an advantage. Please apply in writing only, enclosing a cv to:  Glendale Scotland, Unit 83, Alloa Business Centre, Alloa FK10 3SA.

• Experienced / Qualified Service Engineer: To provide service & repairs to a wide range of machinery from the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial sectors mainly throughout Central Scotland. Electrical, diesel, petrol, hydraulic and battery motion knowledge an advantage.  This is a customer-facing role which requires good communication skills, proactive customer service and excellent personal presentation. Excellent rate of pay and van provided. For more information contact Jill Henry, Alpha Plus Group, Livingston on tel: 01506 401401 or e-mail jill@alphascot.co.uk.

• Landscape & Groundcare Operative: for 3 months in first instance, permanent position may be available.  Working for a sports turf contractor/landscaping business based outside Perth.  Duties include hard & soft landscaping, grounds maintenance, spraying, mowing etc. For more information contact the Landscape Resource Centre, Madderty on tel: 01764 683249 or e-mail henry.maitland@btconnect.com.

• Landscape Operatives & Maintenance Operatives: Landscape Operative duties will include assisting the landscape foreperson with aspects of garden landscape work, for example paving, fencing, decking, planting and turfing. Experience preferred. Maintenance Operative duties will include assisting the maintenance foreperson with aspects of garden maintenance work, for example grass cutting, weed control and pruning. Experience preferred. Contact Jim Irving, Findlay Clark Landscapes, Aberdeen on tel: 01224 319624, e-mail: jim@findlayclarkab.co.uk.