Skilled Gardener
A new opportunity has arisen for a skilled Gardener to manage the garden of a beautiful 1500-acre estate close to Aberdeen, joining two groundsmen who carry out general maintenance tasks. The garden has 1.5 acres of productive walled garden, with 2 greenhouses, 2 polytunnels. Other areas include mixed shrub beds, roses and fruit trees and extensive woodland walk area with policies planted up with azaleas and magnolias.
Applications are sought from suitable qualified and experienced gardeners who have a relevant horticultural qualification and proven experience managing a large estate garden. Experience with propagating, planting, weeding and general plant care of flowers fruits and shrubs is essential. You will need to be able to prune fruit trees, roses and shrubs and have the ability to use garden machinery and power tools. The role includes maintenance of the policy areas also where required.
The gardens are open under the NGS therefore experience in working with the public and maintaining gardens open to the public would be an advantage. Also desirable are PA1/PA6 spray certificates and CS30/31 chainsaw certificates.
This vacancy comes with a small 3-bedroom cottage with its own garden. Council tax is paid but utility bills are the Gardener's responsibility.
ACCOMMODATION: Small 3 bedroom accommodation provided
SALARY: Circa £28,000
LOCATION: Close to Aberdeen
JOB No: EC60421
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Gardener/Caretaker
Based in a beautiful rural setting in Normandy, France, a hands-on Gardener/Caretaker is sought. The 1000-hectare estate offers pastures, woodlands, informal gardens, arboretum, a small lake and an orchard. The main house is a 300-year old chateau and there are a number of outbuildings, including a workshop, guest cottage, and a separate 3 bed, 2 reception room house that comes with the position. Roughly 9 hectares are maintained formally, with the rest comprising woodlands and pastures, some of which are let out. It is certified as an organic farm and there is a small flock of sheep, some chickens, and a vegetable garden. Although the property is rural, there is a town of 25,000 population 10 km away, and the coastal beaches are a short 30 min drive away. This is a secondary family residence for our London-based client, who travel regularly to the property for school holidays and longer periods over the summer.
Our client is seeking a live-in Gardener / Caretaker for a full time, permanent position. The family is actively involved with the management of the property and is in direct communication at least weekly to discuss ongoing activity at the property. They are a relaxed and understated family, with three school-aged children.
The position is the only employed member of staff on the property, although there are regular tradespeople to the property, including regular cleaning and upkeep of the interior of the chateau which is contracted out. The role is ideal for someone who is hands on, multi-skilled from gardening to equipment maintenance to working with animals and is self-motivated. It offers the scope to create and execute new projects, and the owners are very open to taking the property in a direction that aligns with the skills and interests of the caretaker.
The position is open to an individual or ideally, a couple. Work should be locally part or full time for the non-employed partner, or of course this would be perfect for someone who’s partner works remotely or who stays at home with young children.
The main responsibilities of the Gardener /Caretaker role but not limited to, is to carry out garden maintenance duties, to include mowing, pruning, cutting, strimming, weeding, hoeing, raking, etc. as well as weekly, strimming and clearing of approx. 9 hectare park. Maintain and prune hedges. Planting out the summer and winter flower beds and planters Care as well as the maintenance of extensive rose garden. Clean and maintain koi pond. Tend to fruit trees in the orchard and plan, plant, and maintain organic vegetable garden, the propagation of seedlings and plants. Maintenance of woodlands including selected clearing of fallen trees and re-plantings.
The caretaker responsibilities are to keep the owners apprised of any minor or major damage and wear and tear to buildings and property, and either carry out or arrange and supervise repairs. Carry out repairs to fences and gates, keeping outside areas clean and tidy, including outbuilding. Weeding of pathways, replacement of light bulbs in internal and external lamps and supplying the main house with firewood. There will be occasional painting and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrictics works required. Previous experience of maintaining the upkeep of tractor, chainsaws, strimmer, and other garden machinery and equipment is desirable. As there is livestock on the estate there will be the requirement to feed the animals (currently sheep, chickens, but may consider a few cows). Ensuring the security and the occasional errands into nearby village for supplies and picking up of guests will also be required.
Management of external contractors will be an additional feature of this position and therefore previous experience in doing so will be advantageous for prospective candidates. Applicants should be physically fit and with a ‘can do’ attitude. A self-motivated individual/s with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards are qualities which are essential for this role.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
Will have experience in a similar position a good knowledge of horticulture, gardening and landscaping; horticultural qualifications a plus a basic knowledge of farming and agriculture, with organics a plus. Excellent attention to detail and take pride in their work. Additionally speak fluent English; some spoken French is required, to at least a basic conversational level and have a European passport or residency.
Terms of Employment:
- Hours: 39 per week
- Occasional overtime when required (with sufficient notice)
- Guaranteed days off: Generally approx. 30 min of animal care on weekends / day, otherwise free
- Accommodation: Live-in; 3 bedroom / 2 reception secluded cottage on the property; utilities paid.
- Holiday allowance: 5 weeks paid vacation per year
- Satisfactory references
Total Gross salary: €43,000 - €53,000
Accommodation: 3 bedroom / 2 reception secluded cottage on the property; utilities paid.
LOCATION: Normandy, France
JOB No: EC60263
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Garden Centre Plant Area Manager
REF:K700
Our client is successful small Garden Centre group with a strong reputation nationally for quality and excellent operational standards. They are seeking a plant area manager within their site in Roxburghshire.
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting the garden centre to achieve its plant sales goals while ensuring excellent customer service and a reputation for great quality.
Line managing and developing a team in the Plant Area
Duty Management for the site as required.
Following health and safety and ensuring the team are working in a safe manner.
Managing stock levels and creating excellent displays.
General Housekeeping duties.
Skills and Experience:
- Supervisory/management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent Plant Knowledge / horticultural awareness.
- Stock management and experience with EPOS systems
- Key holder and security responsibilities
- Good communication skills with the ability to train others and work as part of a wider team.
- Experience in taking a proactive approach to health and safety with a H&S qualification
- Appropriate Horticultural qualifications are desirable.
If this Garden Centre Plant Area Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Paul Hargreaves on 01233 732767 or paul@horticruitment.com
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Senior Gardener
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Senior Gardener to join a friendly team on an incredible private garden and estate in Aberdeen.
The stunning 40-acre garden is part of a wider estate with over 100 highland cows on site. The gardens were first laid out formally in the 1990s and have gradually been developed to a high horticultural standard and continue to evolve to date. Divided into different themes, the garden consists of extensive lawns, a tropical house, formal gardens, polytunnels for seasonal plants and growing from cuttings, 4-acre walled garden, Japanese garden, fountain garden and to the front of the house herbaceous beds. The gardens are well established with some potential planting projects in mind and have recently opened up through Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Throughout the years, the team have planted half a million trees on site.
The successful candidate should have excellent horticultural knowledge, as well as experience in hands on estate gardening throughout the year with ideally proven supervisory experience. The position is full time, and the senior gardener will work with a team of 4 gardening staff, coordinate with external contractors and support students and volunteers.
The Senior Gardener will be expected to lead by example and maintain the grounds to the highest horticultural standards throughout the seasons and have a sound understanding of general garden machinery, their uses and maintenance. They should be willing to undertake training as required and qualifications in spraying (PA1 and PA6), hedge-cutting and chainsaw use would be an advantage. They should have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations. References will be required.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team, have a valid driving license and be comfortable around animals.
SALARY: up to £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Aberdeen
JOB No: EC59837
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Experienced Gardener
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a keen and dynamic person with horticulture and gardening experience, who can take over from the existing gardener and further develop the gardens. The post is a full time and permanent position to continue to grow develop the walled garden and nursery onsite and occasional input to a small garden around the main house.
The Estate Walled Garden and Nursery has built up to be a successful local business. The walled garden is some 2.5 acres with apple orchard, a number of fruit trees along the walls, a greenhouse and 4 small polytunnels. Outside the garden there are offices, a greenhouse, and polytunnels. In the Spring a large number of bedding plants are sold to the public, local shops and for use in hanging baskets to fulfil contracts with neighbouring towns.
Strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, black currents and tomatoes are grown for sale. One outlet being the Estate’s Café. There are plans to make the garden a wedding venue, hence flower beds will be renewed. Recent improvements include the installation of automatic watering in greenhouses and polytunnels.
The Estate has a farm in hand, a sawmill and forestry operation and two hydro stations. During the last ten years the Estate has diversified into tourism with the Salmon Viewing Centre, which also contains a Lockbox facility selling eggs and garden produce. The Cafe, owned by the Estate, but let to a tenant, attracts a large number of visitors, many of whom come to the gardens. Estate staff assist as required.
As well as a part time employee, who works mainly in the walled garden, we also have several volunteers, who give of their time, to assist the head gardener.
The ideal candidate will have a horticultural qualification or experience working on diverse garden. Experience in growing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers is essential for the role as well as greenhouse / polytunnel management ad propagation.
Remuneration will be paid in accordance with experience and a three-bedroom house is available, rent free, for the successful candidate. Partners, children and pets (within reason) are welcome. Council tax and bills will be the tenant’s responsibility.
This is an exciting opportunity for a horticulturalist looking for an opportunity to work closely with the owners and have creative input into expanding and diversifying the garden business and nursery.
SALARY: £30,000 – 35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Selkirk, Scotland
JOB No: EC59369
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Experienced Gardener
Experienced Gardener required
A qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic gardener is sought at a stunning family-run estate in Banffshire on a full time and permanent basis.
The picturesque 700 acre estate is filled with extensive gardens and lawns, as well as meadows and woodland, set in the Deveron Valley. With private residence and holiday cottages on the Estate, the estate offers Fishing in the River Deveron and hosts Clay Pigeon Shooting. The grounds, gardens and walks at the estate include the Walled Garden which are not open to the public, but can be enjoyed by the holiday guests.
This role is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small and enthusiastic team to continue to develop and maintain the estate’s stunning grounds and gardens and together with the assistant gardener be responsible for the mature, private 2-acre walled garden. The walled garden features glasshouses, a fruit cage, vegetable beds, cut flower beds, mature fruit trees, herbaceous border, rose garden, mature yew hedging, box hedges, water features, ornamental trees, shrubs and perennial flowers.
Duties include full management and together with the assistant gardener upkeep of the walled garden and glasshouses, growing of organic vegetables and cut flowers from seed to serve the needs of the house and holiday cottages and growing perennial plants and shrubs from seed and by propagation to continue to develop and enhance the gardens. The gardener will work alongside the groundskeeper / gardener on the maintenance and development of historic rock gardens, meadows and ponds and support with the maintenance and development of holiday cottage gardens on the estate.
Applicants will ideally hold a horticultural qualification and a chainsaw safety, cross cutting and tree felling certificate to assist alongside Estate Groundskeepers on the winter woodland management, including planting, felling, pruning, and wood chipping/ log cutting. A passion and experience or qualification in garden design and permaculture would be advantageous. The successful candidate will work well in a team and have the ability and willingness to support and train student gardeners on summer placements, junior groundskeeper/ gardeners and host gardening courses and workshops with members of the public. Attention to detail, good housekeeping and timekeeping are important as well as a high level of maintenance of plants, equipment and tools.
This position would suit an experienced and passionate person who can commit to the maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds, who works well as part of a team. A passion for biodiversity, team working and growing vegetables and flowers from seed is essential.
SALARY: £31,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Banffshire
JOB No: EC54184
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
Job Ref: ADV441
The Kilchoan estate is creating a world class park and gardens. The 15,000 estate, located on the north shore of Loch Melfort, has extensive native broadleaved woodlands, forestry, farmland and gardens.
We are looking for a skilled gardener, who can contribute towards the creation and maintenance of the gardens and policies. We are at an early and exciting stage in the development and the candidate must be competent in the planting & maintenance of a young and developing garden.
The gardens cover 30 acres and comprise of woodland, meadows and lawns, an arboretum featuring Chilean collection, kitchen garden, polytunnels & glass house, Himalayan Garden and manicured grounds around properties. We are starting to plant the gardens around the new estate house. The role will include work within all these areas.
We also house a collection of conservation importance on behalf of The International Conifer Conservation Program, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of ex-situ conservation collections and their importance.
As a skilled gardener, the candidate will be part of the team working under direction of the head of gardens or first gardener. Ideal skills are.
- Strong decision making ability.
- The capacity to work both alone and as part of the team.
- Working knowledge of machinery use and maintenance.
- Experience of lawn and ornamental care.
- Basic propagation skills.
- Keen to work on the west coast of Scotland and in all weather conditions.
- RHS level 2 or similar.
- 2-year practical experience preferred.
- Driving license.
- Chainsaw, PA1 & PA6 license desirable but not essential.
Please apply with CV or send questions to Head of Gardens - luke@kilchoanestate.co.uk
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Head Gardener
Head Gardener required
Job Ref: ADV440
Stephen Ogilvie Garden Design are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and qualified head gardener to join our growing horticultural team, handling a portfolio of stunning private gardens and estates in and around Edinburgh.
The successful Head Gardener candidate will have excellent plant, pest and diseases identification skills, knowledge of how and when to prune shrubs and trees, how to care for herbaceous borders and experience of planting new gardens. There are opportunities to design new borders and subsequent planting plans for new and existing gardens. Experience of managing clients and small teams would be preferable.
As this is a role for a horticulturalist, we require that candidates are qualified to at least RHS Level 3 or equivalent, hold a PA1 & PA6 spraying license (or similar) and ideally a chainsaw license. Experience of horticultural equipment and a full, clean driving license is also required.
We provide a uniform, PPE and all necessary tools and equipment, as well as opportunities for additional qualifications and courses that are relevant to the role.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm. We will consider either full or part-time for the right applicant.
Stephen Ogilvie Garden Design, Build & Horticulture
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General Manager
General Manager required
Job Ref ADV434
Simpsons is recognised as one of the leading destination Garden Centre in the UK having won numerous awards including Destination Garden Centre of the Year in Scotland several times.
By providing the best gardening, plant, outdoor living and gift choice, as well as fantastic restaurants, Simpsons has built up a reputation as a family run destination for all. Our friendly and practical approach had helped us build and maintain a reputation as one of the most respected garden centres in Scotland.
Years of experience and passion for what we do drives our aim for providing excellent quality and customer service each and every day. With our expert team sharing a wealth of knowledge about the products and plants we supply in store.
Working for us means playing a vital role, one where you will be central to our customer experience and continued success. You will be at the forefront of dealing with our customers, offering an outstanding service that has your personal touch, and leaves every customer feeling valued.
We are looking for a General Manager to join our team at our Inverness store who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, interacting with other Managers across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Focusing on operational excellence
- Overseeing customer interactions and resolving any issues
- Ensure safe working environmental for staff and customers
- Strong communicator who can motivate their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
- Commercially driven with the ability to maximise sales
- Previous experience of buying and sourcing preferred.
- Lead the ranging, space allocation, pricing, and promotions
The GM will be required to spend time “on the floor” to assist in operational positions to ensure speed of service standards and quality control standards are maintained, including set-up and closing procedures.
www.simpsonsgardencentre.co.uk
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Instructor / Learning Assessor - Horticulture
Instructor / Learning Assessor - Horticulture
Job Ref ADV422
Permanent / full time
Elmwood Campus
£26,588 - £31,169 per annum (under review)
Ref: ANF/RLU/009/22
SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Work Based Learning Instructor to work with the Senior lecturer in the Horticulture department in contributing to the coordination & delivery of Horticulture Work Based Learning Programmes mainly at the Elmwood Campus.
The postholder will deliver practical vocational skills training to Horticulture Work Based Learning students and external clients. Working with the Senior lecturer, Work Based Learning Manager and administrators in the co-ordination and delivery of Modern Apprenticeships, in line with appropriate project and SRUC policies, procedures and SDS Operational Rules.
In this role you will:
- Deliver agricultural/horticulture education, training, instruction and assessment which will include practical vocational skills, observing relevant health and safety procedures
- Have a student focused approach to teaching and learning and be able to engage students in a practical environment
- Maintain and update training materials to meet current vocational standards, practice and legislation.
- Complete student recruitment & enrolment/registration documents for work-based learners.
- Carry out student assessment in accordance with Awarding Body standards at any SRUC campus
- Maintain appropriate records of attendance, teaching and assessment.
- Ensure all internal and external communications are answered in a timely, effective and customer focussed manner.
- Attend internal and external meetings as required.
- Effectively manage own workload and diary.
- Take part in continual professional development.
You should be educated to HND level in a Horticulture or related discipline. You should have proven experience in Horticulture, including practical field work combined with a practical and theoretical knowledge of modern agricultural/horticultural practises. Ideally you should be an approved Lantra Instructor or City & Guilds (NPTC) Assessor or possess a teaching qualification. Experience of assessment in practical and written curriculum items and/ or Teaching/training experience is highly desirable.
Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Description document which you must read before applying for this role. This is downloadable when you visit our website. Apply online at www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs
Closing date: 04 October 2022
Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
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