Head Kitchen Gardener
Our client is looking for a suitably qualified gardener to be responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of a recently created kitchen garden which is situated within a larger 300-acre estate. Over the past 18-months an incredible 2.5-acres of paddock has been transformed into the new kitchen garden with the view of growing seasonal vegetables, fruit and cut flowers all year round.
Within the kitchen garden are 22 raised beds, large polytunnel as well as a vast area in and around the garden that is dedicated to wildflowers to benefit the wildlife, pollinators and other insects. The kitchen garden will provide the principles with fresh produce and cut flowers, with additional produce finding its way to community shops and other community organisations, such as food banks. The aim is for all produce to be organically grown and Soil Association approved so there is minimal environmental impact with everything grown in conjunction with nature for the benefit of the wider community.
The ideal candidate will be a keen horticulturist / plant person with a good knowledge of fruit, vegetable and cut flower production. The successful candidate will be responsible for the walled garden with support available from the wider estate team during busy seasons. The Head Kitchen Gardener will participate in weekly planning meetings, assist with record keeping as well as keeping the garden, it’s equipment and buildings in a ‘visitor’ ready condition. The post holder will be required to liaise with the owners and Estate Manager to determine supply and demand and to plan the season accordingly.
Applications are sought from skilled gardeners with experience in kitchen gardening to experienced and knowledgeable Kitchen Gardeners who will have assumed responsibility of a varied productive garden either on a private or commercial site, with ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, genuinely enthusiastic about productive gardening, with excellent communication and time management skills. 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 consultants. Another part of the role will be collaborating with community groups, and other organisations to foster partnerships and enhance the garden's impact.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, with additional weekend working required where necessary for good plant husbandry. Holiday entitlement will be 20 days plus Bank Holidays with annual leave to be taken outside of main growing seasons.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Godalming, Surrey
JOB No: EC63072
If this Head Kitchen Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener Vacancy
Job Ref W223
Our client is a recently established soft landscaping and maintenance company based in South West London. As a company they have grown significantly throughout their trading period, emphasising networking and marketing during this process, which has led to strong relationships being established with partner and suppliers. They are now seeking a skilled Horticulturist to join the small, but growing team in order to assist in soft landscaping and maintenance of the company’s growing clientele.
This clientele consists of a variety of high-end properties, varying in size across London and surrounding areas, in turn requiring a good eye for both detail and high standards in all aspects of their work. The role will be based 2 days per week on a garden in Weybridge, 2 days per week in Wimbledon and 1 day a week will alternate between Kensington and Mayfair.
Applicants for this position must hold horticultural experience and strong plant knowledge, with a relevant horticultural qualification being advantageous but not essential, alongside the ability to use a range of power tools and associated garden machinery. They must also have a professional, approachable, and respectful mannerism when interacting with both colleagues and clients, being particularly self-aware in high profile environments.
The successful candidate will be an individual who demonstrates drive and an eagerness to showcase their horticultural skills and assist with the progression of the rapidly growing company. An eager, proactive attitude is required in order to maximise the successful candidate’s impact, with end of year bonuses and other commissions schemes on offer to support this.
The role is a full-time permanent position based on a 40-hour week, 8:00am – 4:00pm. A willingness to work overtime where required is desired, with all overtime being in a paid capacity.
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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Soft Landscaper
Soft Landscaper
Job Ref V790
Our client works with regional and national organisations, managing large scale and multi-phased projects. They have several arms specialising in Soft Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, Commercial Landscaping, Fencing and High-End Residential Projects and are passionate about quality and going over and above to deliver a high calibre of service.
Our client is currently recruiting for a skilled soft landscaper to join their expanding business and carry out new build projects in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The role will include but not limited to the installation of soft landscaping in accordance with the approved landscaping scheme to new build houses and commercial premises. This will include the planting of new trees & shrubs, laying of new turf, seeding and mulching.
Candidate Experience/Qualifications:
- Competent in reading site plans.
- Communicating and instructing other members of staff where required who are working under your supervision.
- General organisation of day to day operations.
- Physically fit and dexterous.
- Ability to operate the appropriate tools and equipment.
- Capacity to fulfil your duties independently and on time.
- Setting out plants and trees in accordance with site plans and have some plant knowledge.
- Rotovating, preparing and levelling gardens for installing turf.
- Good communication skills to liaise with site staff and our clients’ representatives.
- Have a tidy way of working, and all work must be carried out to a high standard.
- Ensuring works are carried out on time and signed off once completed.
- CSCS card is required for the role, however we can assist in obtaining this.
What our client offers:
- Permanent opportunity to work for an established landscaping and fencing business.
- PAYE
- 20 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
- Vehicle provided (no personal use)
- Tools provided
- Performance related bonus
- Overtime
Working hours are Monday – Friday 40 hours per week
If this Soft Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Lead Fencer
Lead Fencer required
Job Ref T194
Our client works with regional and national organisations, managing large scale and multi-phased projects. They have several arms specialising in Soft Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, Commercial Landscaping, Fencing and High-End Residential Projects and are passionate about quality and going over and above to deliver a high calibre of service.
Our client is currently recruiting a skilled / lead fencer to join their expanding business and carry out new build projects in Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire.
As a lead fencer you will be provided with a van and will have a clean driving license and CSCS card. Although not essential as this can be obtained once you have joined the business. You will ideally have experience and be responsible for the installation of a variety of fencing systems on predominantly new build housing sites. The systems you will be required to install are closeboard fencing, gates, sheds, ranch fencing, palisade fencing and hoarding.
Candidate Experience/Qualifications:
- You will be competent in reading site plans.
- Setting out of fence lines.
- Materials requirements.
- General organization of day-to-day operations.
- Physically fit and dexterous.
- Ability to operate the appropriate tools and equipment.
- Capacity to fulfill your duties independently and on time.
- Ability to direct a fencer working on your instructions as your number 2.
What our client offers:
- Permanent opportunity to work for an established landscaping and fencing business.
- PAYE
- 20 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
- Vehicle provided (no personal use)
- Tools provided.
- Performance related bonus
- Overtime
Working hours are Monday – Friday 40 hours per week
If this Lead Fencer vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Soft Landscaper
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our multi award-winning client as a Soft Landscaper. This is an important role within the Construction division of our clients business, working with the soft landscaping team to bring design-led horticultural visions to life. The successful candidate will need to be dynamic, positive and highly motivated. They will also be a collaborative team worker, able to take direction, whilst ensuring the delivery of consistent quality work in line with project specifications and deadlines. The candidate will need to support the Soft Landscaping Foreman, as well as working cooperatively with hard landscaping colleagues, designers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders
Responsibilities include:
- Actioning site design plans to ensure the horticultural elements are delivered as prescribed
- Maintaining and managing all horticultural elements on site to ensure sustained good health
- Turfing and its maintenance
- Tree planting - working alongside specialists where required
Be responsible for stock control within your department including ordering, stocking up, receiving of products following the required procedure, quality control and clearance of slow-moving lines.
Ensure that product prices are in line with budgeted gross margin figures.
Essential requirements
- Recognised horticultural qualification with the ability to demonstrate good plant knowledge – this is a strong preference, but not essential if experience is proven
- Driving licence as sites may not be accessible via public transport
- CSCS card
- Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required
- Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6)
- Good awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedure
Qualities required of the ideal candidate:
- Ability to work positively in a team with a pro-active and can-do attitude
- Able to work independently and take ownership for delivering superb quality work every time
- High levels of energy, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Strong attention to detail
- Good time-management
- Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Integrity and discretion
- A desire to develop personally, whilst also supporting the development of other team members
What you will receive for fulfilling this role:
- A competitive annual salary depending on experience
- An annual bonus based on the Company’s overall performance
- May have use of a Company van for business if project requires
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank and public holidays
- Branded uniform
- PPE
- Training
- Company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme backed by BUPA
- Company events
- Working for one of the UK’s leading award-winning landscaping companies
If this Soft Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Landscape Foreman
Landscape Foreman required
Job Ref J154
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our multi award-winning client as a Soft Landscape Foreman. This is a key role within the Construction division of the business, leading the soft landscaping / horticultural activities to bring design-led horticultural plans to life.
The successful candidate will need to be dynamic, organised and highly motivated, with a proven ability to use their own initiative in order to drive projects forward. They need to have a proven record of accomplishment in delivering high-end soft landscaping projects in line with exacting specification.
They will also need to be a collaborative team worker, able to lead a soft landscaping team, whilst liaising effectively with other stakeholders such as landscape architects, garden designers, hard landscaping foremen, subcontractors, and clients. The candidate will need to organise horticultural resources alongside the overall Site Foreman and the company’s Plant Procurement Specialist to deliver an effective and timely service. Ensuring superb quality in terms of plant / tree health whilst on site is key to realising the garden vision.
Responsibilities include:
- Reading and actioning site design plans to ensure the horticultural elements are delivered as prescribed
- Managing landscaping staff on site
- Reporting to the Contracts Manager and Contracts Director with proven ability to deliver on business objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Liaising and communicating with all external stakeholders whilst sensitively managing those relationships
- Maintaining and managing all horticultural elements on site to ensure sustained good health
- Turfing and its maintenance
- Tree planting - working alongside specialists where required
Requirements for the role include, but are not limited to:
- Recognised horticultural qualification – able to demonstrate excellent plant knowledge which will be tested on interview
- Full clean UK driving licence
- CSCS card
- Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required
- Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6),and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential
- Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures.
Qualities required of the ideal candidate:
- Ability to work positively in a team with a pro-active and can-do attitude
- Able to work independently and take ownership for delivering superb quality work every time
- High levels of energy, self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Strong attention to detail
- Good time-management
- Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Integrity and discretion
- A desire to develop personally, whilst also supporting the development of other team members
What you will receive for fulfilling this role:
- A competitive annual salary depending on experience
- An annual bonus based on the Company’s overall performance
- Use of a Company van for business
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank and public holidays
- Branded uniform
- PPE
- Training
- Company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme backed by BUPA
- Company events
- Working for one of the UK’s leading award-winning landscaping companies
If this Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Maintenance Gardener
Maintenance Gardener required
Job Ref J133
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning client as a Maintenance Gardener for a prestigious portfolio of clients.
Our client designs, builds and maintains exceptional gardens and external spaces for high-end properties in West/North London, Surrey and the M4 corridor. Our client has an extensive and varied portfolio of beautiful gardens that needs an exceptional gardener who is committed to delivering a quality horticultural service to our clients.
Responsibilities include:
Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
Horticulture:
- All aspects of horticulture; specialised and more general
- All aspects of lawn care
- Chemical applications and record keeping (PA1 & PA6 preferable but not essential) – subject to training and supervision as required.
- Ground clearance and seasonal work
- Sweeping and maintenance of hard surfaces / furniture within the gardens
- Tending to beds, borders, and containers
- Specialised pruning and trimming
- Maintenance / cleaning of water features and day to day maintenance of irrigation systems
- Safe operation of machinery subject to training
As well as exceptional horticultural ability the candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills / qualities:
- Cooperative and enthusiastic nature
- Ability to work positively in a team
- Willing to take direction and follow instruction as required
- Able to work independently and take ownership for work
- High levels of energy and self-motivation
- Strong attention to detail
- A pro-active and can-do attitude
- Good time-management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Integrity and discretion
- A desire to develop personally and undertake training
Essential requirements
- A full clean driving licence required for candidates doing a mobile round.
- A company van is part of the package
Full-time position 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Uniform, PPE and relevant training will be provided.
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimmel on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com
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Plant Area Supervisor
Plant Area Supervisor required
Job Ref K008
We are seeking an experienced Plant Area Supervisor for our client in West Byfleet, Surrey. Our client has been in the horticulture business since 1979 and continues to grow, with six stores in the southeast of England. They offer a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment and are seeking a candidate to bring their plant knowledge and passion to the team.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the Plants department assisting the Manager with the day-to-day running of the department.
- Involved in the Planning & Management of the plant team.
- Liaising with the plant buyer on weekly stock intake.
- To oversee and run the department in the Managers absents.
- Dealing with customer enquiries and taking payment for customer home plant deliveries.
- General housekeeping of the department.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience Supervising a large team.
- At least 3 years’ experience working within the horticultural industry.
- You are enthusiastic and approachable.
- Good customer service skills.
If this Plant Area Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Houseplant Manager
Houseplant Manager
Job Ref J186
Our client has grown to include six stores in the Southeast of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 700 employees in 2024, our client is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn.
They are looking for someone who can manage personalities and plants! If you can give clear instructions, are happy to get your hands dirty and can represent your department in a dynamic environment, then you could be their next Houseplant Manager.
You will care for the plants and keep things tidy whilst sharing your knowledge and expertise with customers. Helping the manager to co-ordinate the team’s priorities and keeping plants healthy and organised will be amongst your daily duties.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Houseplants department; to oversee and run the department.
- Work with the buyer to assist with seasonal changes and product planning.
- Involved in creating seasonal displays within the store.
- Monitor stock levels, ensuring adequate stock is available to meet customer demand.
- Involved in the planning & management of the plant team.
- Liaising with the plant buyer on weekly stock intake.
- Dealing with customer enquiries and taking payment for customer home plant deliveries.
- General housekeeping of the department.
Candidate Experience/Qualifications:
- Previous experience managing a team.
- At least 2 years’ experience working within the horticultural industry.
- You are enthusiastic and approachable.
- Good customer service skills
What our client offers:
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us.
- Pension plan
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days, including bank holidays
This is a full-time permanent vacancy working 42.5 per week- Monday- Friday with rota’d day off and alternate weekends.
If this Houseplant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Jay Rimell on 01233 732767 or recruitment@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener
An excellent full time and permanent opportunity has arisen for a gardener / groundskeeper with a passion for lawn care and garden maintenance to work within the beautiful gardens of a private estate in Virginia Water, Surrey.
The private estate encompasses 13-acres of land, which includes a 9-acre modern garden designed by a renowned contemporary landscape and garden designer. The garden contains expansive formal lawns with wild meadow grass sections and grass herbaceous borders. Set out geometrically, the modern garden also contains extensive hedging made up of Yew, Beech and Box, with a stream to one side of the garden and woodland / parkland on the other.
The client is looking for both a Gardener as well as Greenkeeper who will focus on the estates lawn care which equates to approximately 40% of the extensive grounds. Separated into wild meadow and high standard lawn, in addition the estate includes formal lawns up to a bowling green standard. The successful candidate(s) will be reporting into the Head Gardener and join him along with other team members as custodians of the grounds, working as part of the small gardening and maintenance team ensuring the lawns and garden are kept to the highest standards throughout the seasons, aligning with the estate owner’s requirements.
The role of the Greenkeeper will be to ensure all turf care is maintained and well kept, including mowing lawns, treating, feeding, fertilising and when necessary, assisting the rest of the team with their duties. Both formal lawns are fully irrigated thus an understanding and knowledge of the maintenance and operation of irrigation systems would be beneficial. Duties will vary naturally throughout the seasons and will include leaf collection and clearing snow. Other responsibilities may include planting, watering, transplanting, controlling diseases, insects, and weeds.
It will be the responsibility of the Gardener will work across the whole estate and be involved in all aspects of garden maintenance plus any enhancements, using an organic approach under the supervision of the knowledgeable Head Gardener. Applicants must have proven practical experience in gardening with a high-level attention to detail. Candidates must have a good understanding of safe working practices, a good knowledge of plants and enjoy working to a high standard.
The ideal candidate will have had experience in all aspects of lawncare; could be from or working within a greenkeeping environment; a non-smoker with a keen eye for details, meticulous in the maintenance of high standards, taking pride in their work, reliable and able to work with complete discretion.
The working hours would be Monday – Friday 07:00 to 16:00 changing to 07:30 to 16:30 throughout the winter period. Included are two 30-minute breaks, at 09:30 and 13:00. Work benefits include a workplace pension and a private healthcare package.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Virginia Water, Surrey
JOB No: EC62660
If this Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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