Landscaper
Landscaper required.
Job Ref: ADV458
McNaughton's Landscaping Ltd, a multi Award Winning Landscaping Company has a wonderful opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic and hard working individual on the Landscaping side of the business.
The position preferably requires the candidate to have some previous experience in either the Landscaping, Building, Construction or Joinery industries, who are proficient at general landscaping tasks such as some of the following;
- Paving.
- Brick and Stonework.
- Woodwork and Joinery.
- Groundworks.
- Drainage.
- Working with laser levels.
- Machine operations (excavators, dumpers, track-barrows, loaders etc)
McNaughton's have won multiple RHS awards for works at the Chelsea Flower Show for the quality of our work, we are members of BALI, and are looking for individuals to join the team who are fully committed to progressing within the company in this exciting industry.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following qualities;
- A professional and enthusiastic work ethic.
- The ability to work very well within a team.
- To be happy to take direction and follow instruction.
- To have the ability to work independently and take ownership for work.
- To be very highly motivated with high levels of energy.
- A very high level of attention to detail.
- A pro-active and can-do attitude.
- To have very good time-management skills and be able to work well under pressure..
- A very strong professional work ethic.
- Integrity and discretion.
- A strong personal desire to increase in knowledge and skills of the industry.
Excellent progression routes available through in-house and onsite training alongside recognised qualifications / accredited courses.
Benefits;
- Progression opportunities.
- Company Pension.
- 28 days paid holiday per year including Bank Holidays (in full time position).
- Uniform and PPE Provided.
- Future possibility of Company Vehicle
- Future possibility of bonus scheme alongside further responsibilities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year (dependant on experience)
For further information please email or call Hamilton on 07713941146
email: hamilton@mcnaughtons.co
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £34,000.00 per year
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Local
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Gardener
Gardener required
ADV459
McNaughton's a multi award winning Landscaping, Gardening and Estate Maintenance company have an exciting opportunity for a professional, enthusiastic and hard working individual to join our team.
This position is on the Gardening/Estate Maintenance side of the business, for individuals with some previous experience in the Gardening industry and who want to progress their skills in the Gardening and Horticultural Industry.
The working responsibilities/skills would include but are not limited to;
- Border Maintenance (with a good knowledge of plant recognition and care).
- Lawn Maintenance (grass cutting, fertilising, renovating etc).
- Hedge Trimming (ornate and regular).
- All aspects of horticulture (specialised and more general).
- Garden clearance and seasonal work.
- Sweeping, leaf blowing, maintenance of hard surfaces and furniture within the gardens.
- Specialised pruning, trimming and training of plants.
- To undertake the maintenance / cleaning of water features and irrigation systems
- To be proficient in the safe operation of machinery subject to training.
As well as the above the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following qualities:
- A professional and enthusiastic work ethic.
- The ability to work very well within a team.
- To be happy to take direction and follow instruction.
- To have the ability to work independently and take ownership for work.
- To be very highly motivated with high levels of energy.
- A very high level of attention to detail.
- A pro-active and can-do attitude.
- To have very good time-management skills and be able to work well under pressure..
- A very strong professional work ethic.
- Integrity and discretion.
- A strong personal desire to increase in knowledge and skills of the industry.
The position would be working alongside current Teams in various beautiful gardens and Country Estates.
Excellent progression routes available through in-house and onsite training and recognised qualifications / accredited courses.
Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per/year (depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Progression opportunities.
- Company Pension.
- 28 days paid holiday per year (in full time position).
- Uniform and PPE Provided.
- Possibility of work vehicle in the future.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
For further information please email or call Hamilton on 07713941146
email: hamilton@mcnaughtons.co
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Walled Kitchen Gardener
The client is looking for a suitably qualified gardener to be responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of a modest walled garden which is situated within a larger 1000 acre estate. The walled garden has recently gone through renovation works and will be completed by April this year. The walled garden consists of productive beds, greenhouses, wall trained fruit trees, rill and additional water features, large oak pergola and terraced area which is used for entertaining.
The ideal candidate will be a keen horticulturist / plant person with a good knowledge of fruit, vegetable and cut flower production. The kitchen garden will provide the owners with fresh produce and cut flowers, with additional produce supplying a local restaurant. There are three large greenhouses with the intention of setting aside one of these as a hot house to provide a space in which to grow more specialist plants and produce. The successful candidate will be responsible for the walled garden but there is support available form the wider gardens / estate team. The post holder will be required to liaise with the owners and household staff to determine supply and demand and to plan the season accordingly. The space currently has a contemporary design and has formal ornamental areas which are used for the owners to entertain / socialise. Therefore, it is important that the garden is maintained and always well presented.
Applicants will ideally have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role; however the owners are happy to accept applications from a range of suitably qualified candidates. The owners want someone to take ownership of the walled garden and work with their own autonomy reporting directly to the estate manager whilst being confident liaising with the owners and household staff.
SALARY: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Hartfield, East Sussex
JOB No: EC54456
If this Walled Kitchen Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref B848
Our client’s set up their business 4 years ago and it has rapidly grown with the help of fantastic team who all bring individual specialities to the company. This job role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of an exciting company which continues to grow and lead the way in estate and garden management.
The business strives for excellence in everything that they do. They work with high-net-worth individuals who own beautiful large properties, estates and gardens, and as a team, they maintain these proprieties to the highest of standards. Loyalty, reliability and having professional proactive approach are absolutely essential skills required to join the team.
The Senior Gardener will have good communication and customer service skills, positive attitude, self-motivated and with high attention to detail. It is important that they are reliable, punctual and well-presented.
Skills Essential to the Role:
-A current full UK clean driving licence for a manual vehicle.
-Significant practical experience (2 years or more) in horticulture, supported by appropriate horticultural qualifications
-Good knowledge of plant husbandry and horticultural
-Some knowledge of the conservation of historic landscapes
-Experience of leading and participating in garden activities and events.
-Supervisory skills, able to manage other members of the team
-Ability to understand the approach needed to reward, recognise and motivate colleagues.
-Some knowledge of budgets and finance.
-Competence with machinery/equipment use and maintenance including tractors, trailers, chippers, chainsaws and pedestrian mowers with accreditation as required for Health and Safety compliance
-Knowledge of Health and Safety & Compliance requirements.
-Good written and verbal communication skills.
-To ensure that the mechanical condition and security of vehicles and machinery used in operations is maintained in a safe and secure manner and that any defects, damage or breakdowns are reported promptly
-Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and decisive manner
-Ability to communicate in a clear and polite manner with colleagues, clients and members of the public.
-To work outdoors at all times of the year in all weather conditions
-To understand work requirements and work to deadlines.
Other preferable skills are UK drivers’ licence with BE entitlement (trailer) and first aid.
Where the employee is qualified to drive company vehicles and tow company trailers, he/she may be required to carry out the following additional duties:
- To drive any Company vehicle in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and Company procedures.
- To clean vehicles and plant assigned to you and keep the vehicle in a tidy condition.
- To ensure vehicles and plant are prepared ready for out of hours emergencies.
- To perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles, as necessary.
- Ability to undertake basic vehicle checks and to identify maintenance needs.
This exciting opportunity comes with an attractive salary, discretionary end of year bonus, 25 days paid holiday a year, Government pension scheme, All PPE, equipment, and workwear provided, continuous professional development (CPD) and overtime prospects.
The successful candidate with be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) to protect my client’s privacy.
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Bevan Andrews on 01233 732767 or bevan@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a driven sole gardener to work closely with one of the country’s most celebrated horticulturists on developing a 3-acre garden near Heathfield in East Sussex.
The stunning Grade II listed property dates back to the late 13th century with 18th and 19th century additions. The gardens are currently kept private, but the owners are considering opening through the NGS. The gardens consist of ancient pasture to the front of the house culminating in a circular driveway with a large central lawn. This space will be changed to into an intricate garden to create a distinct area. The west facing garden has mature trees, shrubs and topiary at various levels and is bordered by pleached hornbeams separating it from the rear garden. Beyond the shrubs, a secret garden will be created. The South-facing Garden benefits from a large lawn, pond, wildflower meadow and a paved terrace adjacent to the house, an elegant south-facing brick wall supports a flower border, there are also a summer house and a greenhouse. A small stream with deep protective banks runs down one side of the garden and there is an orchard to the rear accessed by bridges, this stocks apples, plums, mulberry, pears, a walnut and ornamental tree.
The garden project is currently in the planning phase and the garden designer aims to kick off the three-year project at the end of June 2021. The owners are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hands-on gardener with some experience to start working as the gardens are being built by the garden designer from the early stages of this exciting project and manage the gardens thereafter. The successful candidate should also have an eye for floristry as the owners enjoy growing, cutting and using flowers and plants from the garden inside the house.
Applicants must have excellent attention to detail and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards their work. The successful candidate with ideally hold a horticultural qualification and have about 3 years’ experience working on a private estate garden. The gardener must be able to communicate effectively, particularly as they will be expected to work closely with other gardeners during the development phase as well as with the distinguished designer. The gardens are mainly organic; however, sprays are occasionally used for pathways etc. therefore a spray certificate would be an advantage as well as a chainsaw certificate but not essential. A driving licence is required.
Typical garden management duties in relation to the garden will include:
- Ongoing maintenance of, and potentially additional planting, in the existing areas of the garden including the development of areas of Rhododendrons in the woodland.
- Annual planting and management of existing cutting beds and pot displays and management of existing fruit orchard.
- Creating, and working with the client, in developing flower displays within the house using plants from the garden.
- Taking over management of plantings and maintenance for new garden areas on agreed completion and thereafter ongoing management.
- Supporting the successful establishment of new trees and topiary including, where necessary, developing new topiarised shapes amongst other mature specimens.
- General maintenance of hedges, lawns and wildflower areas including supervision of others, where this makes sense, in the cutting of large areas of hedging.
Accommodation can be available if required. Depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances, this would be either onsite or accommodation in the local village.
SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Heathfield, East Sussex
JOB No: EC37718
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Experienced Gardener
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a small team on an impressive and unique private estate in East Sussex. This opportunity would suit qualified and experienced gardeners with a particular interest/experience in naturalistic gardening and gardening for wildlife.
Managed organically, the gardens consist largely of meadow and meadow-style plantings, with native hedges and specimen trees, a Walled Garden ripe for development, fruit and vegetable gardens, ponds, glasshouses, and Orangery. The 4-acre Ornamental Garden is set within a 20-acre wider garden, within the wider context of the surrounding estate, which is managed for conservation and wildlife with low-intensity farming and semi-natural habitat restoration. The desire is for the garden to blend into the wider landscape, with a key focus on the sensitivities of native ecology and methods by which to provide long term natural habitats. Innovative use of native species and on-going ‘design’ is therefore a constant source of interest for the gardening staff, owners and visitors alike.
Suitable applicants will hold an academic horticultural qualification at level 2 or above, good plant knowledge, and be experienced with a wide range of gardening machinery and horticultural techniques. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in a ‘naturalistic’ gardening style, organic management principles, along with vegetable and fruit production. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a sense of enquiry are required for success in this role. A chainsaw licence is desirable but not essential.
Main duties and responsibilities of a garden team member include the maintenance and development of a range of garden areas to a high standard, using specialist horticultural skills. The successful candidate should be able to manage their own workload, plan and prioritise effectively and use initiative to facilitate the team in achieving overall goals on the estate. The supervision and guidance of garden trainees, students and casual staff may be required of all team members at times, so applicants must be positive in attitude, helpful in manner, and must have a willingness to disseminate their knowledge when such opportunities arise.
Candidates must be physically fit, able to work within applicable health and safety standards and have a commitment to personal and professional development. A full driving licence is required for this role.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a progressive, innovative and environmentally beneficial garden, one that is likely to set a shining example to estate gardens of the future.
SALARY: Up to £28,000 DOE
LOCATION: Wadhurst, East Sussex
JOB No: EC36796
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Deputy Head Gardener
Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Head Gardener for the gardens of a family-owned estate in East Sussex.
The Estate comprises of stunning woodlands and extensive pasture stretching over 500 acres. The family’s vision is to achieve an estate that is highly sustainable, supports a rich array of biodiversity along with recreational enjoyment for the family and its guests.
In the immediate vicinity of the Manor House there are over 15 acres of private gardens containing formal areas, lawns, two lakes, a river, orchard, kitchen garden as well as other self-contained gardens. It is a primary aim for the gardens to be well kept and maintained to a high standard. The family have a strong ecological approach to gardening promoting organic practices and maintaining natural and wild areas.
The family have a desire to be involved and the Deputy Head Gardener will work closely with, and advise, them to bring their mutual vision to life. The experienced gardener will also need to work under their own initiative to manage as well as bring in new ideas to revive the gardens.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance and upkeep of all areas of the gardens
- Maintenance and upkeep of compost/leaf mould/ soil conditions
- Work closely with the owners to redesign and replant the gardens with the aim to encourage biodiversity
- Overview and advice on planting and rotation of vegetable garden including use of companion planting
- Managing and motivating a small horticultural team, delegating tasks where necessary
- Management and removal of invasive species i.e., bindweed, bamboo, ground elder
- Identifying plants that are stressed and or diseased and resolving them.
- Ensuring that garden tools/machinery are operated and maintained correctly
We seek candidates who have at least 3 years senior gardener experience, working on a private estate and/or horticulturally diverse public garden, and are keen to take on a varied project in order to use their horticultural skills to the full. You should have a positive, patient and flexible attitude to work.
A current driving licence, chainsaw licence for maintenance, cross cutting and felling are desirable as well as having lake/pond knowledge, such as control of invasive weeds/ algae, aquatic plants and knowledge of how to improve water quality and biodiversity is also extremely useful in this senior role. Woodland management skills and wildflower meadow experience would also be beneficial.
SALARY up to £40,000 Live-out
LOCATION: East Sussex
JOB No: EC34482
If this Deputy Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Deputy Head Gardener
Applications are invited for the position of Deputy Head Gardener for the gardens of a family-owned estate in East Sussex.
The Estate comprises of stunning woodlands and extensive pasture stretching over 500 acres. The family’s vision is to achieve an estate that is highly sustainable, supports a rich array of biodiversity along with recreational enjoyment for the family and its guests.
In the immediate vicinity of the Manor House there are over 15 acres of private gardens containing formal areas, lawns, two lakes, a river, orchard, kitchen garden as well as other self-contained gardens. It is a primary aim for the gardens to be well kept and maintained to a high standard. The family have a strong ecological approach to gardening promoting organic practices and maintaining natural and wild areas.
The family have a desire to be involved and the Deputy Head Gardener will work closely with, and advise, them to bring their mutual vision to life. The experienced gardener will also need to work under their own initiative to manage as well as bring in new ideas to revive the gardens.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance and upkeep of all areas of the gardens
- Maintenance and upkeep of compost/leaf mould/ soil conditions
- Work closely with the owners to redesign and replant the gardens with the aim to encourage biodiversity
- Overview and advice on planting and rotation of vegetable garden including use of companion planting
- Managing and motivating a small horticultural team, delegating tasks where necessary
- Management and removal of invasive species i.e., bindweed, bamboo, ground elder
- Identifying plants that are stressed and or diseased and resolving them.
- Ensuring that garden tools/machinery are operated and maintained correctly
We seek candidates who have at least 3 years senior gardener experience, working on a private estate and/or horticulturally diverse public garden, and are keen to take on a varied project in order to use their horticultural skills to the full. You should have a positive, patient and flexible attitude to work.
A current driving licence, chainsaw licence for maintenance, cross cutting and felling are desirable as well as having lake/pond knowledge, such as control of invasive weeds/ algae, aquatic plants and knowledge of how to improve water quality and biodiversity is also extremely useful in this senior role. Woodland management skills and wildflower meadow experience would also be beneficial.
SALARY up to £32,000 Live – In
LOCATION: East Sussex
JOB No: EC34428
If this Deputy Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Deputy Head Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Deputy Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Sole Gardener
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a driven sole gardener to work closely with one of the country’s most celebrated horticulturists on developing a 3-acre garden near Heathfield in East Sussex.
The stunning Grade II listed property dates back to the late 13th century with 18th and 19th century additions. The gardens are currently kept private, but the owners are considering opening through the NGS. The gardens consist of ancient pasture to the front of the house culminating in a circular driveway with a large central lawn. This space will be changed to into an intricate garden to create a distinct area. The west facing garden has mature trees, shrubs and topiary at various levels and is bordered by pleached hornbeams separating it from the rear garden. Beyond the shrubs, a secret garden will be created. The South-facing Garden benefits from a large lawn, pond, wildflower meadow and a paved terrace adjacent to the house, an elegant south-facing brick wall supports a flower border, there are also a summer house and a greenhouse. A small stream with deep protective banks runs down one side of the garden and there is an orchard to the rear accessed by bridges, this stocks apples, plums, mulberry, pears, a walnut and ornamental tree.
The garden project is currently in the planning phase and the garden designer aims to kick off the three-year project at the end of June 2021. The owners are looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hands-on gardener with some experience to start working as the gardens are being built by the garden designer from the early stages of this exciting project and manage the gardens thereafter. The successful candidate should also have an eye for floristry as the owners enjoy growing, cutting and using flowers and plants from the garden inside the house.
Applicants must have excellent attention to detail and a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards their work. The successful candidate with ideally hold a horticultural qualification and have about 3 years’ experience working on a private estate garden. The gardener must be able to communicate effectively, particularly as they will be expected to work closely with other gardeners during the development phase as well as with the distinguished designer. The gardens are mainly organic; however, sprays are occasionally used for pathways etc. therefore a spray certificate would be an advantage as well as a chainsaw certificate but not essential. A driving licence is required.
Typical garden management duties in relation to the garden will include:
-Ongoing maintenance of, and potentially additional planting, in the existing areas of the garden including the development of areas of Rhododendrons in the woodland.
-Annual planting and management of existing cutting beds and pot displays and management of existing fruit orchard.
-Creating, and working with the client, in developing flower displays within the house using plants from the garden.
-Taking over management of plantings and maintenance for new garden areas on agreed completion and thereafter ongoing management.
-Supporting the successful establishment of new trees and topiary including, where necessary, developing new topiarised shapes amongst other mature specimens.
-General maintenance of hedges, lawns and wildflower areas including supervision of others, where this makes sense, in the cutting of large areas of hedging.
Accommodation can be available if required. Depending on the successful candidate’s circumstances, this would be either onsite or accommodation in the local village.
SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Heathfield, East Sussex
JOB No: EC28712
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Sole Gardener vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Sole Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Skilled Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to work alongside the Head Gardener and another senior gardener in maintaining a beautiful and innovative 35-acre private estate near Rye, East Sussex. This position is available to candidates interested in 4 or 5 days per week and the salary would be pro rata for 4 days.
The stunning garden is made up of several different character areas consisting of a very large formal English modern style garden with extensive perennial plantings, rose garden, fern garden, Italian garden, exotic beds, other shrub and perennial beds. There is a young orchard, a large vegetable garden as well as a new tree plantation, two large greenhouses, rose and clematis 'cloister' type walk, formal hedging and topiary and several formal lawn areas. The garden extends to around five acres in all.
The owners are garden enthusiasts and have been developing the gardens since they bought the property nearly 7 years ago and continue to do so. The skilled gardener will work closely with the Head Gardener on any developments and will be willing to learn and develop their skills to later work on their own initiative. He / She will be responsible for the general maintenance of the garden such as the hedge cutting, strimming, clearing leaves, weeding and support in other areas such as feeding and caring for the chicken and peacocks.
The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of plants, garden practices and the use of garden machinery. He / She will have proven general horticultural skills, work to a high standard and ideally is a keen knowledgeable plants person. Experience in vegetable and fruit production and propagation work would be an advantage. The owners expect the garden to be maintained to a very high standard so the ideal candidate will pay attention to detail and work tidily.
The successful candidate will hold an academic horticultural qualification and have proven experience working in a large private garden or a public garden. Chainsaw certification (CS30/31) though desirable is not essential, however spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage. You must be somebody who is organised, physically fit and able to work in a small team. Someone who is a fast learner, works to a high standard of professional finish, proactive and capable of working unsupervised generally once started off to maintain the garden's annual calendar and own daily work schedules effectively. References will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven skilled gardener with a real passion for horticulture looking for a long term and rewarding role on a beautiful estate.
SALARY: £25,000 – 28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Rye, East Sussex
JOB No: EC27777
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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