Interior Landscaping Field Maintenance Technician
Job Ref: ADV489
Job description.
Funky Yukka are the leading provider of tropical plant displays, artificial plants, maintenance services, event hire and Christmas tree hire services. We are being awarded lots of new business whilst growing existing customers which means we’re after a new star to join our team.
To fit into our high performing team you should be ambitious, bright and very self motivated and most importantly YOU MUST LOVE WHAT YOU DO. You’ll have the opportunity to grow with a company and really make a difference.
You must be reliable, friendly, approachable, good with plants, can drive, can think outside the box and want to be part of a dynamic company. You must have a very keen eye for detail and have a passion for perfection.
Your work will be judged by hundreds of people every day so taking ownership of your clients is paramount.
You will be the face of the company and will develop professional relationships with new and existing customers. It is therefore very important you enjoy interacting with people and providing great customer service.
You must be enthusiastic, friendly and smart. Being able to work on your own initiative is essential. You will be responsible for your own budgets, time and quality standards so you must be very organised and motivated.
Day to day public transport will be used for getting to clients. Travelling to inner London and such other regions for installation and deliveries will also be part of the role. Head office is based in Staffordshire so regular visits via car and train will be required.
Careful time management and planning will be critical in order to organise your day around the hours available whilst maintaining extremely high maintenance standards across all sites.
Main Duties
- Tidying and removing dead or dying plant material from the area or unit.
- Maintaining plants by feeding, watering and dusting
- Changing plants where necessary and re-planting using the correct plant for the environment.
- Pruning when necessary to retain shape and/or promote growth.
- Checking for pests, weeds etc and treating where necessary within set guidelines.
- Applying fertilisers in the recommended frequency and quantity as required.
- Tidying the area to remove litter/debris etc.
- Completing Maintenance Report sheets and where applicable and forwarding to the office in a timely manner
- Competent installation on wall hanging foliage displays.
- Additional duties as required.
- Deliveries
Heading up by way of leading deliveries, installations and collections. Leeds - London and beyond.
Completing Pre-Delivery Inspection Reports
Building and preparing displays on and off site
Pre – Production and Assembly of Displays
Installing wall mounted panels, art and foliage pieces.
Assisting in event hire, exhibition build, delivery, installation and collections.
Responsibilities
Arranging for any agreed works to be implemented
Maintaining contact with key accounts
Be prepared to work from home remotely
Be prepared to travel and occasionally stay in Central London and work in the City.
Be prepared to travel to Head Office in Stafford regularly
Assisting in the training of new staff.
Management of the warehouse and stock rooms.
Communicate, liaise, and negotiate with Funky Yukka personnel, existing clients and new clients using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of new profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Attend training courses and develop, keep up to date with relevant product, industry knowledge, techniques and skills.
Key Skills/abilities:
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
- Highly organised with a structured approach to working.
- Confident and articulate - good at dealing with people at every level.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Focused on results and meeting deadlines and targets.
- Disciplined, self-motivated and a team player.
Benefits:
Subsidised commuter solution
Company events & social hours
On-site parking
Flexible working hours
Work from home opportunities
Bonus scheme
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 - 32 per week
Salary: Up to £11.95 per hour
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: London / In person
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Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor required.
Job Ref: H529
Our client and its sister company are renowned for the design and build of luxury residential gardens and landscape projects and they specialise in the super prime residential market. They are a leader in their sector, and they provide an exemplary service to their clients. Growth in the aftersales and client care division has increased the need for our client to strengthen their project delivery teams with the appointment of a Site Supervisor to work on projects mainly in West London, however, this does occasionally extend into the home counties.
Job Brief
The main responsibilities of the Site Supervisor will be to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day management of the project together with the Site Manager, in order to do this the successful candidate will be an organised and efficient team member being able to manage a team effectively, including direct employees, sub-contract labour, agency workers, specialist sub-contractors in relation to steelworks, lighting, water-features and many more as well as other trades as required.
It is important for the successful candidate to be able to create and maintain a positive and enjoyable working environment with effective communication skills whilst being aware of the safety of the team around.
Our client creates exemplary and quality plans, and the Site Supervisor will need to be able to deliver these plans to a high standard. Additionally, as the Site Supervisor role, you will be required to assist in staying up to date with recording the progress of projects on site, timesheets of employees and sub-contractors and stay aligned with the work programme for projects by ensuring that materials arrive on site on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience working with a variety of office software, for example, mail tools and Excel spreadsheets.
- To be an enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn new skills in a creative working environment.
- At least 10 years’ experience in landscaping, specifically within the luxury market
- CSCS card.
- SSSTS would be advantageous however training can be provided.
- Be able to assist in the management of a team between 5 and 15 members.
- Good communicative skills with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication.
If this Site Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Paul Hargreaves on 01233 732767 or paul@horticruitment.com
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Gardening Assistant
Gardening Assistant required.
Job Ref: A649
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gardening Assistant to join a well-established Garden Landscaping and Maintenance company based in central London. With over 30 years’ experience of working in high-end and challenging projects within London, they have the confidence and ability to oversee all aspects of maintenance and landscaping. Their garden maintenance service provides for everything needed to manage their clients outdoor space and get the very best out of it, and is a service offered to those gardens that they have designed and built over the years. Due to continued expansion and growth, they are now looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Gardening Assistant to join their highly skilled and motivated team.
He/ She will work alongside a small team, in delivering a wide range of garden maintenance services to clients, using your variety of skills and experience to achieve the very highest standards possible with an importance being placed on attention to detail. The successful candidate will have a professional approach when communicating with the client, while being physically fit and demonstrating a strong work ethic.
Applicants will have demonstrable horticultural experience, ideally supported by a horticultural qualification, Good plant knowledge is essential, alongside experience in the use of a variety of garden machinery associated with maintenance tasks, while completing tasks in an efficient and accurate manner. Individuals must be physically fit, while enjoying working in all weathers.
Regular garden maintenance services include all aspects of:
- Lawn maintenance including – mowing, aeration, spiking, scarification, fertiliser/weed/moss treatment programs, over-seeding, topdressing, and turfing.
- Hedge-cutting and shaping
- Plant care, including specialist training of roses and wisteria
- Weeding, garden clearance, and one-off tidy ups
- Pest and disease control and management,
- Soil maintenance, including fertiliser application programs and incorporating organic soil conditioners and green manures
- Installing and maintaining irrigation systems
- Planting
- Green roof and green wall maintenance
Additional certifications such as PA1/PA6 are desirable, but not essential. The client is willing to support professional development, and provide training where required.
This position is Monday to Friday, 45 hours a week with the working day beginning at 7:15 on site in Fulham, with a finish time of 5pm (season allowing). Additionally, in the summer months overtime is available.
If this Gardening Assistant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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Landscape Operative
Landscape Operative required
Job Ref L555
Our client is a well- established company of landscape professionals who specialise in the field of garden design, landscape construction and garden maintenance high end domestic clients. They have a wealth of experience and pride themselves on completing a variety of work to high end domestic customers to an extremely high standard across the UK.
Job Brief
Our client is looking for a motivated, experienced, and reliable candidate to become part of the landscaping department and contribute to the high quality of the service they provide and professionally represent the company. The successful candidate will be involved in a range of landscaping activities which include:
- Ground Preparation
- Turfing and / or Seeding
- Shrub, Hedge and Tree planting
- Light Grounds Maintenance Duties
- Use of various equipment and machinery such as rotovators, whacker plates, seeding equipment, various hand tools and more.
Key Responsibilities
Applicants should have a minimum of 1 years landscaping experience. The suitable candidate will have lots of enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail an ability to read and understand landscape drawings.
Applicants will be willing to work on their own initiative as well as under direction where necessary. A suitable candidate will have prior experience working within the soft landscaping environment.
- Deliver first quality maintenance on sites to their specification in a timely and efficient manner.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team and be able to follow instructions.
- Show a good understanding of all health and safety regulations, and always adhering to them.
- Good communication skills to successfully engage with customers, clients, and team members.
Candidate Skills
This role entails being the representative of the company on the ground and will need to conduct yourself that portrays the business in accordance with its values and approach at all times. This is also a route for someone who is ambitious to join a progressive company and develop into a role with more responsibility.
The ideal candidate will hold:
- A full UK manual driving licence (required).
- Several years’ experience working within a similar environment.
- Experience using a range of machinery.
PA1/PA6a, NVQ, Chainsaw certificates are desirable, but not essential, and where required the client will assist in the training those certificates.
If this Landscape Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Harriet Wells on 01233 732767 or harriet@horticruitment.com
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Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager required.
Job Ref: N430
Established in 1977, our client offers a full range of services to cover every aspect of landscape construction and maintenance. The goal is to provide the highest levels of service and help their customers realise the full creative possibilities of modern landscaping.
They specialise in the commercial sector and with their centrally located Head Office and Nursery, they operate throughout the UK. Our client offers a complete landscaping service that includes everything from ecology considerations, design and installation to aftercare and maintenance, providing a bespoke solution for your requirements.
Purpose of the Job:
- To manage the planning and execution of allocated contracts to ensure maximum return for the company and completing the contracts to a high standard.
- The successful candidate can be based anywhere in North or West London to manage the day to day operation of M25 area.
- To ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental systems.
Main Tasks:
- Input into pricing of jobs
- Assist the Systems Administrator with the production of method statements and risk assessments
- To plan resource levels
- To liaise with other managers to allocate resources for labour and plant
- To programme contract delivery
- Assisting with foremen packs
- Attend site meetings with client or their representatives as required
- Control of direct and subcontract labour and completion of weekly report sheets
- Control of all plant and materials and use of purchase requisitions
- Conducting monthly toolbox talks & associated paperwork
- Active role in recruitment of new employees
- Working within our established quality and environmental systems
- Ensuring on site activities comply with Health & Safety regulations
- Ongoing monitoring of contract programme ensuring maximum return and meeting required company standards
- Dealing with contract correspondence as necessary
- Liaising with the FM Estimator/Surveyor regarding invoicing of completed work and extras / variations
- Approving contract purchase invoices
- Awareness of any marketing opportunities for the company
- Attendance at fortnightly production meetings
- Carry out site surveys, site meetings and client meetings as required
- Responsible for identification of any training needs for foremen and operatives and communication to the Systems Administrator
- Other duties as required
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV419
Maintenance Gardener required
We work in a tranquil, high end residential estate in London’s West End with a rich and varied architectural and cultural history. We are a well established, prize-winning, garden maintenance company established over 20 years ago. We maintain a range of beautiful, varied, award winning private residential gardens and traditional London squares including communal gardens, roof and water gardens as well as greenhouses. We are currently offering short and longer term opportunities for maintenance gardeners to join our dynamic team.
We have opportunities available for both short term and permanent contracts.
The Job:
This exciting hands on role, where you will work closely within a team of 8, offers the opportunity to work on some top end gardens. You will need a love of and enthusiasm for plants and gardens. A good knowledge of horticulture and experience within the industry is required; a desire to learn and develop is vital. We work to high standards, managing pests and diseases within an integrated, wildlife focused, largely chemical free system. You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close knit team, whilst being able to show initiative.
- Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting.
- Hedge cutting.
- Lawn mowing and border edging.
- Watering
- Irrigation installation and repair.
- Planting of annuals and bulbs.
- Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
- Assist in day-today maintenance of sheds
- Ensure that the vans are kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Be punctual.
- Look tidy.
- Wear the correct clothing.
- Be reliable & flexible
- Good/excellent plant knowledge & care
- Experience of high end private or public gardens
Candidate requirements:
- Good/excellent horticultural knowledge.
- To be highly organized and work efficiently.
- A desire to develop and learn.
Hours of work: Hours 8.30am-4.30pm with 1 hour off during the day.
Holiday: 20 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata).
This Maintenance Gardener private advert is being managed directly by the employer. English Country Gardeners are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this Maintenance Gardener position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
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Gardening Assistant
Gardening Assistant required.
Job Ref: ADV472
We are currently seeking a Gardening Assistant to join our team, specializing in maintenance for our commercial and residential clients. This role involves driving our electric automatic van to various locations, performing gardening and maintenance tasks, and ensuring the upkeep of window box plantings. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to handle some back office work to support administrative tasks.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular maintenance visits to commercial and residential client sites, performing gardening tasks such as pruning, weeding, planting, and general garden care.
- Drive our electric automatic van to client locations, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of equipment, tools, and plants.
- Replenish window box plantings for both commercial and residential properties, ensuring they remain attractive and well-maintained.
- Collaborate with the client services team to schedule maintenance visits and coordinate with clients regarding specific requirements and preferences.
- Assist with general administrative tasks, such as recording maintenance activities, tracking inventory, and providing support in back-office functions.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of gardening techniques and plant care, including pruning, weeding, planting, and general maintenance tasks.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, ideally with experience in driving larger vehicles (e.g., vans, trucks).
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks within established timelines.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and the internal team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in various outdoor environments and weather conditions.
- Basic computer literacy to assist with back-office tasks and record keeping.
Required Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail to ensure the highest standard of work.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently, while also being a reliable team player.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- Physically fit and capable of performing gardening tasks, including lifting heavy objects and working in various positions.
If you have a passion for gardening, enjoy working independently, and are dedicated to providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this Gardening Assistant position. Join our team and contribute to the beautification and maintenance of our clients' gardens and window box plantings.
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Garden Team Leader
Garden Team Leader required.
Job Ref: ADV471
I love working with my clients, helping them to transform and maintain their gardens and enjoy all that a beautiful outdoor space has to offer. I work throughout the Essex and London areas, offering professional gardening services to a wide variety of clients. Whether they require help with an overgrown garden, need weekly or seasonal garden maintenance or have a big landscaping project, we'll work closely with them to get the job done on time, to the highest standard,
We are seeking an experienced gardener to lead a small garden maintenance team for a small, expanding business. The experienced gardener will be expected to manage a certain number of jobs throughout the day and liaise with clients so good customer service skills are also a bonus.
A full, clean driving license is required for this role.
Qualification’s are a bonus.
Good physical fitness is required as there may be some help needed in hard landscaping at times.
The working hours are 8:00am-4.00pm starting at the base in Chigwell. Salary is £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience and negotiable.
Holiday is 20 day per year plus bank holidays with a standard pension provided.
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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Grounds Maintenance Operative required
Job Ref ADV466
Wealdens are a regional grounds maintenance contactor. We have been successful in winning a five year GM contract in north and south London with a well-known housing association. We now require staff to resource the contract and we are offering excellent pay rates and benefits.
Duties to include Lawn Mowing, Pruning, Hedge trimming, strimming, leaf clearance, litter picking, sweeping, herbicide application.
GM Operative driver with PA1 PA6 - £12.50 per hour.
GM Operative non-driver with PA1 and PA6 - £12.00 per hour.
GM Operative non-driver, non-sprayer - £11.30 per hour.
7 hour day.
£300 starting bonus.
20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus extra day for your birthday, all paid.
Overtime Saturdays - time and a half.
Sundays and Bank Holidays - double time.
Permanent positions available.
Seasonal positions available.
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Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager required.
Job Ref: ADV465
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garden Centre retailer to take management responsibility for the outdoor plant area and shops at our historic and much-loved independent garden centre, Clifton Nurseries in Little Venice, London W9.
We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, experienced and inspiring retail leader with an eye for detail and a proven track record for delivering positive results, and championing market leading customer experience standards.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Thrive from working in a dynamic boutique garden retail business
- Flourish from being able to use your excellent leadership and sales skills, making good use of your previous retail experience
- Cultivate a positive and enthusiastic environment
- Delight in offering market leading customer service
- Demonstrate your passion for plants; preferably with a recognised horticultural qualification or experience
- Help shape the outdoor plant and shop assortments working alongside our Commercial and Buying Manager
- Grow further your proven experience of inspiring, leading, organising and supporting the Nursery’s overall performance
Reporting to the Commercial and Buying Manager you will be able to demonstrate commercial flair and confidence and you will have a good understanding of the outdoor plant market, garden sundries and current trends. You will be accomplished at working with Buying, Operations and Finance functions and you will have a good track record for developing and motivating both the team and individuals.
The remuneration package £35K to £40K depending on experience, will include everything necessary to attract the ideal candidate including an attractive base salary, bonus potential and pension contributions.
To apply for this position at Clifton Nurseries London, please email a covering letter and up-to-date CV to jobs@clifton.co.uk specifying Nursery Manager, Clifton London as the role you are interested in.
Clifton Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Nursery Manager
REPORTING TO: Commercial and Buying Manager – Clifton Nurseries
PRIME JOB PURPOSE: Inspires, leads, organises, and supports Clifton Nurseries London, ensuring the consistent delivery of key results through behaviours which demonstrate Clifton Nurseries values and principles. Acts as a role model, is responsible for the ongoing development of the nursery team and talent pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales:
- To ensure the nursery team are focused on and hungry for sales growth and are aware of the budgets and the bestselling stocks
- To drive and deliver inspiring, commercial, current and easy to shop merchandise layouts and displays in a timely and organised manner.
- To advocate and deliver customer service excellence across the team and be recognised as a ‘world class customer service’ retail operation.
- To lead the retail small plant ups operation for the Nursery and to grow sales in this area of the Garden centre and our Landscape and Maintenance departments
- To ensure that the ‘look’ and feel of Clifton Nurseries London, from the opening statement at the nursery entrance through to the pay points, is always of the highest order.
- To work closely with the Commercial and Buying Manager to ensure that the nursery is stocked to the correct level with well maintained premium quality plants and products.
- To ensure that there is a good knowledge of what’s happening in the horticultural and retail market place and how Clifton Nurseries are performing, so that the proposition remains up to date, competitive and differentiated within the market
- To ensure that both Retail and Trade enquiries and orders are efficiently and accurately processed and fulfilled, and that any customer issues or complaints are promptly, courteously, and effectively resolved.
- MEASURE: TO DELIVER AND EXCEED AGREED SALES BUDGETS FOR RETAIL, PLANT UP PROJECTS, INTERNAL AND TRADE CUSTOMERS
Staff:
- To support and lead a strong, professional and competent team, providing inspiration and individual development.
- To ensure effective planning and implementation of tasks within the nursery to deliver the trading targets and objectives set.
- To ensure that new team members are inducted into the business, risk assessments are completed and up to date. Support individual team members training needs and development to maximise their engagement and potential within the business.
- Ensure that the nursery team regularly attend communication meetings and one to one development meetings to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and contribution as a team and individuals.
- Ensure that an annual appraisal is carried out with each member of the nursery team and that progress against personal development objectives is monitored and supported throughout the year
- Ensure that communication channels between Clifton’s Leadership team, selling, buying, administration, finance and landscaping teams are clear and effective.
- Work with the Buying and Commercial Manager, alongside the Assistant Nursery Manager to ensure the retail team are aware of and knowledgeable of the features and benefits of products sold and that regular training sessions are held.
- Ensure nursery payroll costs are within budget.
- Support recruitment of the nursery team according to the needs of the business, placing positive can do attitude high on the wish list.
- MEASURE: GOOD RETENTION OF BEST STAFF, EASE OF RECRUTING THE RIGHT CALIBRE OF STAFF, LOWER SICK ABSENCE FIGURES AND A STAFF TURNOVER BELOW 10%
Stock:
- Ensure that stock is always presented and displayed in a way which inspires, surprises and delights the customer.
- Work closely with the Commercial and Buying Manager and Assistant Nursery Manager to ensure that good stock control and stock availability disciplines are developed and implemented to support the accuracy of the systems information and sales reports to optimise sales potential and to minimise wastage and stock loss.
- To be comfortable with and use on a weekly basis the EPOS reported sales data to grow sales and help minimise stock levels
- Work with the Commercial and Buying Manager to ensure that all stock is properly and promptly checked in, ticketed and put out/away, so that sales are optimised, and EPOS reporting is accurate.
- Assist in the management and maintenance of all retail spaces and stock rooms to ensure a consistently clean, safe and tidy shopping and working environment.
- MEASURE: TOP 20 BEST SELLERS FOR EACH CATEGORY ALWAYS AVAILABLE, AND LAST YEARS SALES CONSITENTLY BEATEN, PLANT WASTAGE TO BE LESS THAN 5%
Other:
- Ensure full nursery team compliance to health and safety procedures at all times in accordance with Clifton’s Health and Safety policy statement.
- Work with the Nursery team to ensure premium care and condition of all retail stock including plants, shrubs and trees.
- Liaise with the on-site catering team to help exceed Clifton’s customer expectations and to flag any issues or concerns.
- Ensure that the nursery team support any events taking place within the nursery and its catering operation with appropriately high standards of presentation and staffing.
Knowledge and Business Critical Behaviours:
- Inspiring and clear leadership pulling upon past experience of leading/managing a team
- Good understanding of Health and Safety in a retail environment
- Understanding seasonal trends of the garden centre
- Understanding the needs of the business
- Having a good understanding of our premium customer profile and competitors
- Ability to organise the introduction of new products
- The ability to work supportively with the team motivating, coaching and developing individuals formally and informally
- Good general horticultural knowledge
- Full driving licence
- Well organised and able to handle pressure
- Administration – must be computer literate and have good working knowledge of Excel
- Results driven
- Honesty and integrity
This private advert is being managed directly by the employer. Horticruitment are not involved in the hiring process and are therefore unable to share any additional information on this role. If you have any questions regarding this position, the best course of action is to apply for the job which will open a line of communication with the employer.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
If you would like more information on the Garden Centre Association please click here and the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) please click here
