Experienced Gardener
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen within a beautiful private estate in Warwickshire for an experienced gardener in search of a rewarding role within a small team. This role would suit a skilled and practical gardener with 3-5 years’ experience and a genuine love for their profession. Working alongside one other gardener, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the gardens and grounds. The formal gardens cover an area of approximately 3 acres set within a wider 40-acre estate.
The owners are keen to continue developing the gardens and intend to increase the formal gardens by an additional acre. Applications would be particularly welcome from candidates with experience in developing gardens and confident producing planting schemes to suit the various planting conditions throughout the gardens. Previous experience working alongside and managing contractors would also be desirable for this role.
Garden features include a kitchen garden, knot garden, Italian garden, Laburnum arch, orchard, mixed perennial planting, alpine beds, rose garden and formal lawns. Extending from the formal areas there are expansive lawns, a large lake with associated planting and large mature woodland. Approaching the front of the main property along the front drive visitors are met by formal lawns, large specimen trees and circular beds planted with fastigiate yews, underplanted with roses.
The successful candidate would be required to provide cut flowers and houseplants for the main house, manage the glasshouse to produce young plants for the kitchen garden, seasonal bedding displays and propagation of perennial plants from the garden itself. There are opportunities to improve areas within the garden but also plans to redevelop large areas to create more formal elements within the estate.
The position would suit a knowledgeable gardener with private estate gardening experience and a strong working knowledge of a wide range of garden machinery. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification, spraying certificate (PA1/PA6) and preferably chainsaw qualifications.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Redditch
JOB No: EC58483
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Vertical Farming Technician
Vertical Farming Technician required
Job Ref ADV356
Our client has an exciting position for a full time Vertical Farming Technician to join their friendly team, based in Worcestershire. While small, residential vertical gardening has been around for decades, it is in the past few years that advances in lighting and reduced energy costs have had a transformative effect, unleashing vertical farming’s potential. Our client uses proven agritech in an innovative and unique way, growing crops in environments where they will consistently thrive and produce significantly higher yields while using fewer natural resources.
The successful candidate will assist in all day-to-day activities within an in-house testing and development vertical farming system, working with a growing team to test, validate, and develop plant recipes and internal processes for use in commercial vertical farming systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
-Operate the pilot scale vertical farming system with all associated physical and clerical activities to ensure the highest levels of performance.
-Support the testing and development of different crop varieties both in house and externally.
-Ensure adherence to the Food Safety and Health & Safety standards of the organisation
-Potting, sowing, harvesting, and packing of fresh produce
-Continuous monitoring, pest management and accurate record keeping
-Mixing irrigation solutions and monitoring growing all parameters
-Maintain the health of our plants and the wider facilities through regular cleaning & sterilising
-Working at height
-Working in small spaces and with restricted access within a crop
-General maintenance of all equipment
-Following all standard operating procedures
-After the produce is ready you may be involved in the delivery to local customers
-Involvement with the testing of different crop varieties both internally and externally
-Work to a pre agreed testing schedule to allow us to identify key variables affecting growth and areas for improvement.
Desirable skills and experience:
-Ability to concentrate and perform tasks accurately to a high standard
-Good understanding of crop husbandry and hydroponic growing methodologies
-Ability to follow instructions and work hard
-Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft suite programs and data analysis software
-Ability to work independently, as well as with others
-Ability to multi-task
-Appreciate the importance of process
-Hands-on practical and technical skills
-Understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety
-Ideally educated to graduate level/have completed an apprenticeship in a related business area
-Useful subjects include sciences, horticulture, health, and food technologies
-Any additional qualifications that demonstrate impeccable hygiene, health and safety knowledge and practical horticultural skills are advantageous
-Physically fit
-Analysis & decision making
-Drive for results
-Innovation & change
-Customer Focus
Core competencies:
-Analysis & decision making
-Drive for results
-Innovation & change
-Customer Focus
Benefits:
-Pension contributions
-Mobile phone contribution
-Full training
-Development opportunities
If this sounds like your next challenge, apply today with your current CV and a covering letter.
Please note that we require candidates to have the right to work in the UK.
Sole Gardener
Applications are invited for the position of Sole Gardener for a large country house in the West Midlands close to Solihull. The property has 4 acres of formal gardens plus a further 4acres of fields which are looked after by a farmer.
The landscaped garden which is well established and maintained to a high standard has extensive areas of lawn, as well as herbaceous borders, terraces, with a new kitchen garden under construction, to be planted with vegetables and herbs, there are also plans for a knot and rose garden. Currently there are a large number of ornamental and mature trees. The position offers a great opportunity to work closely with the owners, using your horticultural knowledge to its full potential in developing new planted areas throughout the garden, including the formation of a new large bed alongside the impressive entrance driveway. The position at present is a sole role but the intention is for a junior gardener to be employed in the coming year as the garden develops and the work increases.
Applicants must have excellent craft gardening skills combined with good horticultural knowledge and a keen eye for detail. Your regular duties will include lawn mowing, strimming, weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, planting, etc. As well as general garden maintenance you will also be expected to carry out handyperson duties, You should be familiar with the safe use and general maintenance of normal garden machinery and tools including mowers, hedge cutters and other hand held machinery. The appointed person will also be a responsible key holder, and should be capable of overseeing outside contractors as required from time to time.
There is still plenty of scope to develop the garden further, and the position offers a great opportunity to make full use of your gardening and horticultural skills.
SALARY: £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: West Midlands
JOB No: EC32672
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Sales Person
Sales Person required
Job Ref ADV316
ABOUT US
Readyhedge is a family run, specialist, wholesale hedging nursery. We are a market leader & supply top quality instant hedging and screening plants into the commercial and domestic sectors. We have affiliated nurseries in Holland, Ireland & Oxfordshire.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced, nursery based, sales person with a horticultural background, to join our existing team. Dealing with client both face to face and over the phone. You would need to be able to see the whole job through from taking the order, order processing, organising transport to the clients satisfaction. This is a non-commission based role.
ABOUT YOU
It is a busy office so you need to be able to adapt quickly to a fast changing environment and be able to work under pressure. You would need to be prepared to help others in your team if the need arises to ensure the smooth running of the whole office. You need to be reliable, trustworthy and be prepared to become part of the Readyhedge Team. You may also be required to help in other areas, such as discuss production figures, get involved in buying plants from abroad, helping with websites and social media, as your role progresses.
See the whole job through from securing the order, processing, delivery logistics and on to customer care.
You will be joining a busy office so you need to be able to work under pressure and help other team members if required to ensure a smooth running office
Once familiar with the sales role, the successful applicant may go on to assist in production discussions, plant buying, social media and generally become part of the Readyhedge Team.
SALARY
DOE but competitive for the right person.
Nursery Supervisor
Job Advert Reference: ADV282
Black Birches Rose Nursery is looking to recruit an experienced Plant & Nursery Supervisor to lead our team in looking after and tending our stock of over 600 varieties of roses.
The successful applicant will be experienced in the care and nurture of roses and will be responsible, along with our existing team of experienced and enthusiastic Nursery staff for the condition and care of our 30,000+ rose plants.
This a full time position Monday-Friday 8am -5pm.
You will be required to work and liaise with our online dispatch department (www.countrygardenroses.co.uk) and be responsible for producing first class rose plants throughout the year.
Responsibilities will also include organisation of our winter potting up process, general condition of our display beds and dealing with the staggered pruning required to produce a constant supply of roses for sale.
You will have at least 10 years’ experience within the horticultural industry and be used to overseeing and controlling the operations of a working team.
PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates would be of benefit, along with a good knowledge of relevant health & safety procedures.
Please apply with your CV to Callum at callum@blackbirches.co.uk
https://www.countrygardenroses.co.uk/
Plantarea Manager - N465
An exciting opportunity for a Plantarea Manager to join a highly successful family business who are committed to providing the very best for the garden and home. Plants are their heritage and they pride themselves on offering customers the very best quality and range of outdoor plants supplied by a dedicated team of staff. They are currently seeking a Plantarea Manager who is passionate to provide excellent customer sales and service.
Are you a dedicated team leader able to inspire others?
Can you provide a good level of merchandising and displays?
Do you have good plant purchasing skills?
Key points
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards across the department
- Leading and inspiring a team of staff to provide excellent customer service
- Purchasing of stock in line with seasonal demands
- Monitoring sales and taking appropriate action
- Liaising with and supporting the garden centre manager when required
Must haves
- A good working knowledge in plant retailing
- An eye for detail presentation and displays
- Good team leadership skills
- Able to maintain a wide range of excellent quality plants
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or Pauline@horticruitment.com
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Horticultural Sourcing Specialist - D654
A unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of plant material to the British Landscaping Industry as Horticultural Sourcing Specialist. The business has grown from strength to strength producing an extensive range of plants which is supplemented from key suppliers to ensure they can supply a one stop shop for their clients.
Do you have knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems with commercial awareness?
Do you have experience with KPI’s, self-motivated who can work well under pressure?
Do you have experience in project management?
Key points
- To build and maintain good relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Develop and maintain catalogues of information regarding suppliers range
- Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to review and forecast market trends
- Support with purchasing, the negotiation and tendering process in other areas as required
- To continually update the knowledge base of purchasing, sales & marketing team
Must haves
- Good Horticultural knowledge and experience
- Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and allocate time effectively
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to multi-task
If this Horticultural Sourcing Specialist vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Growing Supervisor/Container Manager - H349
Growing Supervisor/Container Manager required
Our client is one of the leading suppliers of plant material to the British Landscaping Industry producing an extensive range of quality plants. They are currently seeking a Contract Grower Supervisor and a Container Manager as the business continues to expand.
Do you have experience of growing HONS with good husbandry skills?
Are you enthusiastic, practical and driven with an eye for detail?
Are you a people’s person, able to motivate your team?
Key points
- Overseeing all potting activity to required quantities and deadlines
- Understand seasonal requirements and to liaise with the sales team
- Plan for weekly space requirements
- Provide irrigation and crop husbandry requirements
- Contribute to the development of the company’s best practise and innovation
Must haves
- Experience of growing HONS
- Flexible approach with excellent problem-solving abilities
- A people’s person able to develop the team
- Confident IT skills
- Ideally spraying certificates and forklift license
If this Growing Supervisor/Container Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Skilled Hard Landscaper - J355
Our client is an award-winning Landscape Company situated close to Wolverhampton. They work closely with their clients in order to provide a high-quality bespoke garden design and construct service. Projects consist of both hard and soft landscaping. Their expert landscaping team is backed by a long-established plant-based business that produces more than one million plants every year.
Job Description
The Company are seeking a self-motivated candidate with previous experience in completing quality domestic hard landscaping projects successfully.
Duties will include:
- Ensure landscape work is carried out to the specification of the plan
- Responsible for onsite health and safety
- Installation of various landscaping features including, paths, patios and steps, decking, pergolas and water features
- Construction of all main hard landscape elements including paving, brickwork and fencing to create high quality domestic gardens
Must haves
Candidates will need to possess a broad range of landscaping skills and have experience with use of relevant machinery. Candidates must have a positive attitude, communicate well with others and be an enthusiastic reliable team player.
A landscape qualification and relevant machinery tickets will be a distinct advantage, as will basic horticultural knowledge.
A full UK driving licence will be essential.
If this Skilled Hard Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Horticultural Purchasing Manager - L508
Our client is one of the leading suppliers to the British Landscaping Industry with a forward-thinking ethos which has allowed them to stay ahead of landscape fashion and trends. They pride themselves on delivering a high quality and reliable service to a wide range of commercial and domestic clients. They have an exciting opportunity for a Horticultural Purchasing Manager to join the team.
Do you have purchasing experience along with good Industry knowledge?
Are you confident to build long term relationships?
Can you develop and communicate a robust procurement and purchasing strategy?
Key points
- To build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the price and quality of service
- Forecast market trends and identify changes which could affect margins
- To manage the supplier selection process based on price, quality, capacity & reliability
- To lead and develop the purchasing team providing smart objectives
Must haves
- Excellent negotiating skills able to communicate at all levels
- Strong numeracy IT and analytical skills
- Be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure
- Good knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems
If this Horticultural Purchasing Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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