Skilled Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a beautiful private estate based near East Grinstead, West Sussex. This is an exciting position for an experienced Skilled Gardener with enthusiasm and drive to work on a diverse garden to a high horticultural standard.
The private estate covers 180-acres in its entirety and consists of woodland, fields and a 4-acre private garden which is set on a hill which boasts incredible views of the neighbouring countryside. Within the formal gardens are expansive lawns, a kitchen garden, a large fruit cage, herb beds and a wonderful recently restored Victorian greenhouse which is home to exotic edibles. Other elements include raised beds, orchard and a tennis court.
The property owners have also recently installed a natural swimming pond and have brought in a garden designer to help redevelop and create some more imaginative planting schemes. The owners are very fond of their garden and are happy to invest in the development of new areas on the estate so future generations can enjoy the beautiful and diverse garden. Based on the edge of a former quarry, future plans for the garden include the installation of a multi-stage waterfall on a large cliff edge.
The Skilled Gardener position will focus on the high-level maintenance of the gardens as well as assisting with any future developments. The successful applicant will report into the Head Gardener and will work alongside them and one other part time gardener. As part of the small and close-knit team everyone gets stuck in, therefore additional estate duties are a requirement of the role; this will include, but is not limited to, feeding the chickens, gutter clearance, pressure washing, and tree clearance.
The Skilled Gardener will have excellent plant knowledge, a well-developed understanding of pest and disease control and experience in using a variety of garden machinery, of which there is a full range. Readiness to work in a very hands-on manner with the utmost flexibility is essential. A Chainsaw licence is required for this role as is PA1 & PA6 Spraying certificates and due to the rural locality and no public transport available, a driving licence is essential.
SALARY: Up to £32,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near East Grinstead, West Sussex
JOB No: EC59630
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Assistant Technical Manager
Fleurie Nursery Ltd are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join their team based in the Chichester area, West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a developmental role within a team environment and the first or next step in their horticulture career with a specific focus on all aspects of technical growing.
In this critical role you will work alongside and under the direction of the technical manager to deliver all aspects of technical growing to plan and deliver a quality product to our customers expectations including:
- Crop agronomy walks to identify operational tasks and integrated pest management
- Plant nutrition and growing media selection
- Supporting with the planning and purchasing of crops.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with all of our young plants suppliers.
- New product development
- Assurance scheme audit preparation.
To be suitable for the role of Assistant Technical Manager you should have:
- Excellent communication skills
- IT Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook
- Excellent attention to detail & numeracy skills
- A passion for horticulture / plants
- The ability to change pace where required to fulfil the tasks in hand
- Industry experience ideally in an operational / technical position or experience studying for a horticultural qualitfication
- HND or equivalent in a relevant qualification, desirable but not essential
On offer is a competitive salary, and a team environment. Please note that the nursery operates 7 days a week and therefore some weekend working is required on a rota basis.
Fleurie Nursery is easily commutable from: Chichester, Bognor Regis, Arundel, West Sussex and the A27 Corridor.
We are a market leading customer focussed organisation who supply high quality plants to the wholesale market. We have a stable team of 46 employees based across 4 Nurseries in West Sussex. We are proud to be part of the Farplants Group and the Tristram Plants Group who are highly regarded in the Industry for their sales and marketing of Horticultural Products.
This is a developmental role and full training in all aspects of the job will be provided. This will lead to a requirement to complete BASIS and FACTS training once sufficient practical experience has been gained.
To apply for this position, or for further information, please email David.Hide@fleurienursery.co.uk
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Grower
Grower required
Job Ref ADV387
This unique position has arisen in the heart of West Sussex on a 500 acre estate. You will be working for a residential charity that offers 16-21 year olds, with a disadvantaged home life, an opportunity to learn a skilled trade in Horticulture and embark on a useful career. See website www.cameliabotnar.com
The position involves working alongside a small team of disadvantaged young people learning Landscaping and Horticulture at our Garden Centre just off the A272 near Cowfold, West Sussex. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a solid knowledge experience of growing healthy perennials and bedding plants. Reliability, consistency, patience, good communication and organisation skills are desirable.
Working a 38.75 week. Monday to Friday 8.45am -5.00 pm.
Salary will be in the range of £25k-£30k. p.a depending on skills and experience,
This position is subject to a satisfactory DBS check paid by the employer and full clean driving license. Due to our countryside location access to your own motor transport would be most advantageous.
Please email your CV to sparmenter@cameliabotnar.com HR Department, Camelia Botnar Foundation, Maplehurst Road, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8DQ
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Head Landscaper
Head Landscaper required
Job Ref ADV371
A very exciting opportunity has become available within our 20 years established gardening business based in the Southeast of England.
We are searching for a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated landscaper to join our small team.
The role will offer the right candidate the chance to work on a number of very exciting hard and soft landscaping projects within the grounds of some beautiful private gardens across West Sussex.
The chosen candidate will be charged with leading our hard and soft landscaping projects from start to finish with the opportunity to become landscaping project manager as the business grows.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is looking to become part of something and not just an employee. This is a long-term role with excellent progression prospects for the right candidate.
The business offers a complete garden design, maintenance, management and landscaping service for large private gardens and estates.
There will be no site work involved in this role.
About the Candidate
-Minimum of 5 years’ hard and soft landscaping experience within the sector
-Portfolio of completed works showing that you possess the skills required
-Competent use of associated machinery including mini excavators, telehandlers and dumpers
-The ability to communicate effectively with staff member and clients
-Working well within a small team as well as alone (when required)
-The ability to keep a tidy and organised working site throughout each project
-Impeccable timekeeping
-The willingness to go the extra mile for the client and company
-Adaptability to differing situations that will occur during each project including problem solving skills, weather variables and clients ever changing needs
-Working to extremely high standards
-Excellent organisational skills
-Friendly, professional, and polite attitude with excellent customer service skills
-The willingness to work in other areas of the company as and when required
-Full clean UK driving licence
-Minimum of 3 references (private/company)
Pay
Up to £40,000+ DOE + benefits
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Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Job Ref D845
A great opportunity has arisen for a Sundries Buyer / Assistant Manager to join a family-owned garden centre based in West Sussex. They have recently launched a new range of giftware, homeware and stationery range. Along with a new furniture collection and children’s department both launched in July 2021. Another area of the garden centre where significant improvements have been made is in the restaurant.
The Role
This Garden Centre Sundries Buyer role reports directly to the Garden Centre Manager, covering our garden sundry ranges. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the garden sundries department and support the day to day running of the garden centre. In this role you would be expected to:
-Work closely with the Manager and Director to build upon our product offering to customers, keeping in line with overall business development strategies.
-Achieve budgeted sales, margin and stockholding targets
-Build partnerships with suppliers and negotiate prices
-Collaborate with the retail team with regards to display and marketing of products
Candidate Skills
The successful candidate will have retail and buying experience in the Garden Centre sector, be self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is also an energetic team player and confident communicator with analytical, admin and IT skills, with the ability to be open to maximising unexpected business opportunities and continuous learning and development.
If this Garden Centre Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Part Time Gardener
Part Time Gardener required
Job Ref ADV342
An opening has arisen for a part time Gardener to assist our Head Gardener for two days a week with immediate start.
The hours are 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Driving licence is required.
Previous Experience Preferred (but not essential):
-Tractor and Quad Bike Driving
-Spraying
-Chainsaw Usage
Starting salary £10 per hour.
Assistant Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Assistant Gardener to join an internationally renowned site based in West Sussex. This role would suit a horticulturist with drive and a positive character.
Set within 13-acres of gardens, the formal aspect comprises 6-acres around the manor house. A small cottage garden within the grounds is also to be maintained in addition to the above. Garden features within the estate gardens comprise a kitchen garden, wildflower areas, a cut flower garden, greenhouse, fruit cage, an orchard, cloud-pruned box hedging, topiary, a formal courtyard, a large pond and surrounding woodland. The garden areas of the estate are not managed organically, though chemical use is kept to a minimum. Plans are in place to develop two large areas in addition to a significant spend on new planting.
The Assistant Gardener will report into the Facilities Manager and work under the guidance of the Senior Gardener. He / She will be responsible for the general maintenance and development to create a garden environment that is secure and enjoyable experience for residents, guests, and visitors. Key Responsibilities will include; maintaining the formal and informal garden areas, including the herbaceous borders, vegetable & cut flower garden, hedges, formal lawns, pot displays and the formal and informal lawn care, e.g. mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying, aerating, watering, and weeding. The role will be to maintain all areas to the highest standard of horticulture and presentation and that its unique character and excellence is preserved for the benefit of guests and visitors.
The position also entails; working at height to maintain climbers, hedges and trees across the gardens. There is a range of planting and plant care to be carried out as instructed by the Senior Gardener, including topiary pruning of Box and Yew hedging. The gardens, thoroughfares and footpaths are kept clear and free from litter and particular attention is paid to the preparation of the estate for days when the CEO is in residence or for particular events, keeping disturbance to a minimum during these times.
Applicants will have good plant knowledge, ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and a minimum of one years’ experience in private estate gardens and/or horticulturally diverse public gardens. Candidates must be confident in their use and basic maintenance of garden machinery including strimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmer, pedestrian and ride on mowers, and small tractors and trailers as well as maintaining the irrigation system. The assistant gardener will work within the health and safety standards. Chemical spray certificates (PA1/6) are desirable.
Good physical fitness and a commitment to the garden are required, as is the ability to work well with a small team; with diplomacy and a constructive approach. A full driving licence and your own transport are required for this role as the estate is located rurally.
SALARY: £23,000 - £25,000 DOE
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC28958
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV331
Are you looking to work in the great outdoors, within stunning surroundings?
Goodwood is a quintessentially English estate, set in 12,000 acres of rolling West Sussex countryside. Rooted in our heritage, we deliver extraordinary and engaging experiences in modern and authentic ways. But what really sets us apart is our people. It is their passion, enthusiasm and belief in the many things we do that makes Goodwood the unique place it is.
Look no further. Picture yourself as part of the Goodwood Estate Gardens team, responsible for the Estate Gardens and other beautiful areas, ensuring the Estate always looks its very best.
This role is so much more than green grass (although this is of course very important too!).
You will be hands on, with tasks including mowing, weeding, strimming, hedge cutting, and general grounds keeping and garden maintenance.
You will embrace our values of daring to be different and challenging ourselves to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers whilst embracing the history, heritage and authenticity of the Estate.
What do you need to be successful?
-A strong interest in gardening and experience in this area is essential, qualifications would be an advantage
-Plant identification skills, with good plant, vegetable and herb knowledge
-Full driving licence essential, as travel will be required across the Estate
-You'll be a great team player, with a willingness to learn
-You'll be positive with a 'can do' attitude and possess great attention to detail
What will you get?
-Horseracing and motorsport event tickets
-Free gym/health club membership
-Estate discounts
-Health cash plan covering a range of medical costs
We are looking for two Gardeners to join the team, one permanently and the other to cover a period of maternity leave until April 2022. The roles are full time (40 hours per week) with a weekend rota during the summer months. Flexibility in working hours is required, especially during the Event season.If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please get in contact with us.
https://www.alljobspro.com/goodwood/job-details.cfm?job=307533
Experienced Gardener
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced gardener to maintain a stunning 15-acre estate in West Sussex, situated between East Grinstead and Ardingly. The grounds to the estate were laid out in the 1930’s and owners have spent time restoring the gardens to their former glory.
The garden consists of terraced lawns and beds around the house, a formal parterre hidden away, a woodland dell, a paddock that has been planted up with fruit trees and a soft fruit cage, and informal shrubs /trees /plantings leading down to 2 natural ponds at the far end. There are several shaped yew hedges and topiary as well as a greenhouse, large, raised beds for vegetables within a netted structure next to an oak barn that houses much of the equipment, and with a heated gardener’s loft above.
The historic gardens cover a wide spectrum from formal lawns and borders to woodland and an orchard, with varied and diverse plantings, specimen trees. Although the gardens are well established, the gardener will continue to renovate certain areas from time to time. There is a full range of gardening equipment available including a Kubota ride on mower, a Kubota Mid-sized tractor and associated implements, Kawasaki Mule and other relevant powered and non-powered machinery.
The successful applicant will have a high level of horticultural knowledge and the experience necessary to both maintain and develop the garden’s vibrancy. There are 3 part time gardeners who each work one day per week and the experienced gardener will manage them. The garden is set on a slope and the experienced gardener will need to be physically fit as well as comfortable with ladders as some of the hedges and topiary are quite tall. Spray certificates as well as chainsaw are desirable but not a requirement.
The gardens provide opportunity for further development, and improvement and the owners are keen to find someone who is not only prepared to work closely with them in providing advice and guidance, but who also has the energy and enthusiasm to take real ownership of the gardens.
SALARY: £30,000 – 35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC28372
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Gardener 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 Experienced Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Soft Landscaping Supervisor
Soft Landscaping Supervisor required
Job Ref K627
For more than 30 years, our client has been delivering high quality soft landscaping services to property developers across Southern England. The team of landscaping professionals excel in all aspects of delivering best in class soft landscaping for many of the country’s largest property developers.
By managing projects with the skill and experience their clients have come to expect, on time delivery is at the heart of the business. They take pride in the presentation of the development and never loses sight of the objective; to present developments people want to call home. The client understands they have two customers to satisfy; the developer and the home buyer, which is why open communication channels for the duration of each project is vital.
The Supervisor reports into the Production and Operations Manager and is responsible for assisting in the daily running of work schedules, to deliver safe and compliant services, to meet contractual specifications on time and with consideration to the budget (finance and budgeting being the responsibility of another post holder). This role involves managing Landscape Operatives and Team Leaders, ensuring landscaping is completed to the highest standards, co-ordinating the supply of equipment and materials and managing client relationships on site.
Responsibilities
Operations
-Ensure the company is adhering to, and exceeding, its Health and Safety objectives
-Focus on meeting daily production targets.
-Produce and distribute daily worksheets and brief the Team Leaders and Landscape Operatives on the tasks to be completed during the working day, answering any questions and addressing any issues raised.
-Work to maintain a motivated and disciplined team of Operatives by communicating and managing the individuals.
-Ensure resources are used efficiently and works are delivered within the agreed timeframes.
-Work with the Team Leaders and Yard Operative to ensure that all Landscape Operatives are fully equipped each day with the necessary tools, equipment and materials to complete required tasks.
-Undertake regular site visits to ensure that operations are carried out to the expected quality and timescales, and that site plans and instructions are followed. Identify any substandard work to be rectified and organise staff training to prevent reoccurrence.
-Ensure operatives’ time is managed effectively; at the beginning and end of each day.
Clients/Customers
-Where requested by The Production and Operations Manager conduct site audits, inspections and operational reviews with site managers/clients to ensure contract compliance and arrange for quotes to be made for any variation work discussed.
-Promptly respond to phone calls and emails, deal with any client/customer enquiries and complaints, effectively, manage any operational issues, and communicate all corrective actions back to the site managers, clients/customers within agreed timescales.
Compliance
-Follow systems and procedures for effective operations in a compliant manner, implementing company policy as appropriate
-Proactively take responsibility for Health and Safety matters relating to staff, sites, contracts and vehicles, equipment and machinery under the authority of the Production and Operations Manager.
-Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the correct policies and procedures, and develop new working procedures, if required.
-Work with the post holder responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, equipment and machinery used to deliver the contracts are properly maintained. Make sure that general maintenance is carried out by the operatives in accordance with their weekly vehicle and machinery inspection sheets. Ensure that any damage/faults are effectively reported and any required actions arising from this are dealt with promptly.
-Ensure all vehicles are kept clean and tidy by operatives
Finance/Budget
-Check the quality of stock delivered during site visits and report any issues with supply and/or quality to the post holder responsible for placing orders/purchasing.
-Give due consideration to the budget when managing contracts to ensure profitability for the company.
Competency
-Ensure each Landscape Operative is trained and competent for the operations they will be undertaking and that they understand their responsibilities in relation to their role;
-Conduct regular Toolbox Talks with operatives to provide training and refresher sessions on operational best practice and the use of equipment, Health and Safety, environmental and quality priorities and updates on company news or any other developments.
-Praise excellent work and promote continued professional development, such as tractor, trailer towing or spraying courses, to keep staff motivated and upskill the workforce to meet the needs of the company.
Company
-Promote equality and diversity in the workplace and create an environment where staff feel valued and trusted, which leads to improved attendance, competency, loyalty and staff retention.
-Keep abreast of market sector developments to keep the company at the forefront of service excellence.
-Carry out all duties in a manner and style that reflects the company’s values and respects all employees, clients and customers.
-The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the grade and competence of the post, therefore the list of duties in this job description is not exclusive or exhaustive.
Skills (required and preferred)
-Highly organised and system/process focused (Required)
-Full UK Driving License (Required)
-Horticultural qualification (Required)
-Industrial Counter Balanced Lift Truck (Forklift) License (preferred)
-St John Ambulance Emergency First Aid at Work Course (preferred)
If this Soft Landscaping Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Soft Landscaping Supervisor 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 Soft Landscaping Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.