Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
Job Ref ADV507
Reports to: Owner and Garden Designer.
Line management responsibility: assistant or part-time gardeners, contractors.Budget responsibility: day-to-day expenses, petty cash purchases and similar.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, RHS Level 1, 2 or 3, HND, OND, City & Guilds.
- At least three years relevant experience in horticulture together with 1 year’s proven supervisory experience, together with comprehensive plant knowledge.
- Clear understanding of the relevant Health and Safety legislation, formal training in manual handling and risk assessment, a valid driving licence.
A sole gardener is sought for an exciting role on this newly developing project in Cheshire. The site consists of approximately four acres of gardens surrounding the main house, and includes parterres, pools, terraces, wisteria walks, greenhouse/kitchen gardens, and herbaceous borders. The wider grounds include mixed native and specimen woods, wildflower meadows and the historic ‘Ladies Walk’ with pools and waterfalls.
Duties will include care of the gardens; ensuring the gardens and grounds are presented to a high standard at all times. Working with the designer to continue developing the gardens and grounds. Propagation. Control of pests, diseases and plant health. Maintenance and mowing of lawns. Keeping pathways and driveways weed free. Care and basic maintenance of garden machinery and tools, As Sole Gardener, there will occasionally be a requirement for additional duties to be carried out, which will include ad hoc caretaking and house plant care.
Applicants should ideally have 3 years’ experience in horticulture, a minimum level 2 RHS qualification, PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates and a full driving license. Chainsaw certification would be advantageous but not essential. However, we are open to hearing from all levels of experience; and would welcome a candidate with less than 3 years’ experience, should you be willing to learn and grow with the role. The role requires a self-motivated individual happy to work alone. An enhanced DBS will be required. A 40-hour week is offered on a permanent basis, with a generous salary for the ideal candidate.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone of a cheerful and positive disposition, with a ‘can and will do’ attitude, to work with this young family. The role is ideally suited to someone who is looking for a permanent and long-term post.
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.
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Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager required
Job Ref ADV344
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Your main role will be to manage the delivery of the day to day nursery work programme and co-ordinate the nursery worker team. The work follows a seasonal growing year with key periods of activity, which will require you to:
· Oversee and lead on the day to day management of the nursery.
· Co-ordinate and manage nursery worker team including daily work sheets, nursery worker tasks/jobs and project planning.
· Maintain and manage nursery stock levels at agreed levels including forward planning all replacement stock, ordering sundries and planning replacements
· Responsibility and delegated budget spend for most nursery business purchases.
· Lead on managing the website orders, trade accounts and contract grow orders with responsibility to manage all sales from internet, email and telephone.
· Responsibility for managing all delegated nursery resources.
· Liaise with all clients and customers when required
· Manage and maintain CWF website and internet stock items
· Lead with CWF publicity including website, undertaking shows, marketing and general awareness of the business.
· Assist with all nursery work including pricking out, pruning, seeding and other growing techniques and give advice where necessary
· Lead on the development of new growing techniques and undertaking new propagation methods
· Manage and organise the maintenance of nursery infrastructure including polytunnels, greenhouse, potting shed and pump house
· Financial reporting to the Director.
· Delegated budget spend responsibilities (including purchasing stock, supplies and sundries)
Implement all staff and nursery H&S procedures including review process
Qualifications
Ideally the successful candidate will have a professional horticultural qualification, and a minimum of 2 years relevant experience, however if no formal qualification they will need more than the minimum 2 years experience and be able to demonstrate experience of plant growing and management of different plant species)
PA1 and PA6 would be desirable
Skills
Management experience
Full Driving Licence and currently driving (this is essential)
Good communicating skills
Working within a small team culture though can work alone if required
Good organisational skills
Computer skills e.g. word and excel
Flexible
Problem Solver
Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
ADV338
A Manor House located close to the picturesque village of Cartmel is looking for a dedicated and creative Gardener to help develop and manage their formal gardens. Situated in five acres of land, the Manor has recently been converted into a five-star hotel and extensive work has started on upgrading the existing gardens. A more formal garden is now being developed and as such the successful candidate will be experienced in looking after and improving a similar project.
You will be responsible for developing the grounds and gardens surrounding Cark Manor, in terms of introducing new planting schemes and ensuring that the grounds are always maintained to the highest standard.
Main Duties
-Work within agreed budgets and plans
-Develop and recreate the formal gardens in keeping with the style, period, and history of Cark Manor
-Put forward ideas in terms of planting options to add to and enhance projects
-Install and maintain seasonal plants
-Mow, trim and fertilise green spaces
-Mulch, edge and weed gardens
-Prune and trim trees and bushes
-Maintain all gardening equipment and machinery such as mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers
-Monitor and maintain the health of plants
-Deal with pest problems that could damage plants
-Keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris and litter
Occasional Duties
-Work additional hours to meet the needs of the business
-Travel to other sites, as needed
-Carry out any other duties as are within the scope and purpose of the job as requested by the GC, HM, or FM
The post-holder will have:
-High attention to detail
-Excellent time management skills
-A flexible approach to work
The post holder will be expected to:
-Act with honesty and integrity at all times
-Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct
-Value and respect colleagues and other members of staff
-Take personal responsibility for their words and actions and the quality of service they deliver
You will be of smart appearance, tidy by nature, detail conscious, honest and hardworking.
Plantarea Manager
Ref - K203
An exciting opportunity exists for a Plantarea Manager to join a modern new build garden centre providing a superb range of unique garden plants, houseplants, gift & homeware. Stocking everything from cacti to spring bulbs, flowers and trees, this centre has plants for many different types of soils and terrain, from a traditional English rose to exotic orchids, supplied by a dedicated team of staff.
Do you have excellent plant and product knowledge?
Can you provide a good level of merchandising and displays?
Can you lead and inspire a team by example?
Key points
- Purchasing of a wide range of trees, shrubs and seasonal line
- Merchandising and displays of all plant stock
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
- Maintaining accurate stocking levels according to seasonal demands
- Maintaining a good level of housekeeping throughout
Must haves
- An eye for detail presentation and displays
- The ability to lead and inspire the team
- A sound knowledge of Horticulture along with relevant qualification
- A hands-on practical approach to all tasks
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Assistant Garden Centre Manager - G328
Assistant Garden Centre Manager required
A fantastic opportunity to join a family run small group of garden centres at Assistant Manager level where you will support the owner in a wide range of daily duties and activities. Their centres are widely known for being of great value for money, having a friendly knowledgeable staff and stocking an extensive range of horticultural products.
Can you maintain and develop the highest standards of presentation?
Can you provide attention to detail in all areas of the business?
Are you a people’s person able to lead by example?
Key points
- To work closely with the General Manager to ensure good operational efficiency
- Assist with planning, budgeting and personnel issues
- Stock control according to seasonal demands
- Leading a small team of staff by example
- Ensuring excellent standards of customer sales and service
Must haves
- Previous experience in garden centre retailing at a similar level
- Good attention to detail in all areas of the business
- Experience of using an EPOS system
- Able to maintain and deliver the highest standards of presentation and displays
If this Assistant Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Assistant Garden Centre Manager 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 Assistant Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Garden Centre Manager - G475
A fantastic opportunity to join a family run group of garden centres who are seeking a highly motivated Garden Centre Manager to manage, motivate and develop a small team of staff. Their Garden Centres are widely known for being great value for money, having a friendly knowledgeable staff and stocking an extensive range of horticultural products.
Can you and maintain and develop the highest standards of presentation?
Can you provide attention to detail in all areas of the business?
Are you a people’s person able to lead and inspire the team?
Key points
- To liaise with the General Manager on the operational efficiency
- Planning, budgeting, personnel and customer service
- Stock control based on seasonal forecasts, daily management of existing stock & wastage
- Leading a small team of staff by example
- Ensuring excellent standards of customer sales and service
Must haves
- At least 3 years garden centre experience at management or assistant manager level
- The ability to manage, motivate and develop the team
- Experience of using and EPOS system
- Able to maintain and develop the highest standards of presentation and customer service
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre Manager 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 Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Nursery Worker - ADV243 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Job Purpose: Assist Nursery Manager to deliver the nursery work programme
Job Specification: Assist the Nursery Manager in all areas of the nursery carrying out a range of duties including but not exclusive to:
Watering & fertilising plants with good attention to detail
Pricking out seedlings
Potting on & planting
Seed sowing
Compost mixing
Weeding pots and pruning
Nursery maintenance
Managing and preparing orders for dispatch
Sowing & planting on Habitat Recreation schemes
Assist with harvesting seed
Cleaning and preparing harvested seed.
Occasional habitat management and planting.
The role will command a range of on-the job and external training to meet the requirements of our clients.
Training in Health & safety will form part of the job role.
Person Specification:
Qualifications (Desirable)
Horticultural Qualification
PA1 and PA6
Skills (Essential)
Full Driving Licence (UK or EU equivalent) and driving in the UK.
Good communicating / interpersonal skills
Good team worker though can work alone if required
Physically fit as lifting and carrying are part of the role
Able to work outdoors in all weathers
Plant Enthusiast - Prestbury Plant and Garden - ADV199
Do you love plants?
We want a person who can care for and display plants and enjoy talking about them to our customers. Our core business is catering for garden enthusiasts and operating a green ,low carbon model.
The successful candidate will be a key person working in a small team of friendly people. We are hands on and enjoy working with plants in a retail environment where producing our own stock and using plants in baskets and containers maintains the atmosphere of a traditional working nursery. We have a flower shop and small self service cafe funded by donations.
We are open 7 days week and working 1 day at the weekend is an important part of the job. This is a full time permanent position.
We offer a planting and advice service and this could offer additional opportunities to gain valuable experience.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the Plant Enthusiast role.
www.prestburyplantandgarden.co.uk
Deputy Plantarea Manager - T543
Deputy Plantarea Manager?
Do you have experience in the horticultural industry and good plant knowledge?
Can you offer excellent customer service?
Have you a creative flair that can push the boundaries in plant retailing?
Key points
•To create and maintain all year round seasonal displays
•Working as Assistant Manager taking on the daily responsibilities that go with it
•Supporting and guiding the plants team maintaining excellent standards of retailing
•Assisting with purchasing of stock
•Delivering excellent customer sales and service
Must haves
•A good knowledge of plants and plant retailing
•Knowledge and experience in Plant Purchasing
•Excellent management and communication skills to support the department head
•A creative flair providing a range of inspirational displays
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Deputy Plantarea Manager 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 regarding the Deputy Plantarea Manager vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
General Manager - A780
Are you looking for an amazing opportunity at General Manager level?
Are you able to command respect and lead a large team of staff?
Do you have passion and enthusiasm to deliver high standards of retailing?
Key points
•Day to day running of the centre covering all aspects of the business
•Assisting with implementing excellent standards of retailing
•Leading and motivating a large team of staff by example
•Achieving company targets and objectives maximising the potential for the site
Must haves
•A proven track record of leadership delivering exceptional results
•The ability to communicate at all levels with a passion to be the best
•Be commercially aware and up to date with the latest trends
•Be focused, determined with a hands on approach in line with the business needs
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.