Under Gardener - K456
Are you a passionate and experienced horticulturalist?
Are you able to work within a team as well as individually?
Do you have excellent plant knowledge and previous experience working on a private estate?
Working alongside the Head Gardener the role of Under Gardener will be to provide support in the upkeep of the estate to the highest possible standard.
Key points
•Regular maintenance of formal and informal gardens
•Upkeep of surrounding grounds and parkland
•Working within a team as well as under your own initiative
•Use and maintenance of various horticultural machinery and equipment
Must haves
•Previous experience with good plant knowledge
•Professional and presentable manner with the ability to communicate at all levels
•A formal horticultural qualification will be an advantage
•A full clean driving licence
This is a live out position with 28 days annual leave including bank holidays. Hours of work will be Monday- Friday 7am-4pm you will be expected to be on call for emergencies as required.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Under 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 the Under Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener - Live In - ADV208
We are looking for an experienced Gardener to help further develop a one acre walled garden brought back from dereliction 20 years ago.
Duties will include:
- Maintenance of the grounds, lawns and shrubberies
- Management of the walled garden and greenhouse with herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetables
The applicant should have a good general knowledge of horticulture and all forms of garden machinery. Additional help is available for hedge cutting and at other busy times of the year.
The position requires someone with good organisational skills who is able to work on their own initiative as well as having a flexible approach in line with the needs of the garden and the family.
If you require further information about this Gardener role, please telephone 07811 445644.
A Curriculum Vitae must be submitted with your application.
Landscape Gardener - West London - T572
Would you like to do high quality maintenance work in a prestigious private park in the North West London area?
Would you like to work in a role where you can further your horticultural knowledge whilst taking advantage of excellent career opportunities?
Key points
Candidates will be working as part of a team and will be expected to complete a wide variety of maintenance tasks. You will be required to work to a high standard and be proactive and flexible in your approach to work.
Duties will include:
•Grass cutting and strimming
•Weeding and mulching beds and borders
•Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance
•Use of mowers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers
Must haves
•Good plant knowledge and understanding of correct horticultural practice
•Good practical skills in garden maintenance
•A full UK driving licence is essential
•Formal horticultural qualification
If the position of Landscape Gardener is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscape 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 the Landscape Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Lead Sprayer / Crop Protection Specialist - E157
Are you an experienced Crop Sprayer looking to progress into a leadership position?
Do you have previous experience of working on a commercial production nursery?
Do you have excellent pest and disease knowledge as well as a good understanding of plant protection applications?
Our client seeks an experienced chemical spray supervisor/crop inspector to join their team. The successful candidate will be familiar with identifying pests and diseases and then taking the appropriate action to manage the crops. Additional responsibilities will include monitoring and planning of chemical applications and carrying out spraying activities.
Key points
•Identify and planning crop protection programmes
•Identifying pest and disease and taking appropriate action
•Working within a team as well as directing others
•Taking accountability of ensuring company health and safety policies are adhered to
Must haves
•Previous experience crop protection of different crops in a commercial environment
•Excellent knowledge of pest and disease identification and applications
•Able to work on own initiative as well as directing others
A Horticultural qualification and relevant industry experience is required. Other highly desirable qualifications include PA1 and PA6.
A full UK driving licence will be required, with access to your own vehicle
If the position Lead Sprayer / Crop Protection Specialist is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Lead Sprayer / Crop Protection Specialist 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 the Lead Sprayer / Crop Protection Specialist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC3827
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced gardener to join a small friendly team on a private estate in Bavaria, Germany. The garden is currently being managed by an English Head Gardener couple, though the new employee must have a reasonable grasp of the spoken German language.
The stunning privately-owned 12th century castle estate covers approximately 14 acres in Bavaria. The estate also owns a brewery, game shooting sites and a farm, though the new gardener will be based in the main estate gardens on a permanent basis. The property owners are not permanent residents of the estate, though they are very passionate about the gardens and like to be involved in the overall planning and decision-making when possible.
The 12-15 acre garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with large wildflower areas currently being developed. The garden comprises areas of woodland, formal lawns, clipped hedges, pleached trees and topiary, a rose garden, herbaceous and mixed borders, ponds and streams, a swimming pool and a small greenhouse and nursery area.
The ideal candidate will possess experience of each of the above, an academic horticultural qualification with good experience of hands-on gardening on private estates or large gardens. Training will be provided for passionate gardeners to improve their existing skill set and knowledge, though applicants must have good plant knowledge, be physically fit, and must be able to operate a range of garden machinery competently. Routine responsibilities will include general garden maintenance, pruning, planting, turfing, hedge cutting and general seasonal horticultural duties.
The candidate must be willing to commit to the role on a long term basis, have a good comprehension of the German language and be able to converse confidently. The new Experienced Gardener should be able to take charge of the garden and Under Gardeners at times when the Head Gardener is absent. Candidates should possess a driving licence and ideally, have experience of driving tractors and trailers. Assistance will be required with non-gardening tasks at times.
Working hours are typically 07:30 – 16:30 with a one hour lunch break. Expected seasonal variation to these hours will apply in relation to weather and daylight hours.
SALARY: Up to €25,000 DOE (£22,225)
LOCATION: Bavaria, Germany
JOB No: EC 3827
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled 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 the Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Lead Grower and Gardener - Aldingbourne Trust - ADV203
Job Description is available here - https://www.allchichesterjobs.com/supporting-documents/541/ACC-LeadGrowerandGardener-January2018.pdf
The Aldingbourne Country Centre is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park - we grow and sell a range of bedding plants to members of the public at our established visitor attraction that draws over 60,000 visitors a year. The Aldingbourne Centre provides vocational training for people with learning disabilities (our clients) across a range of activities including working in our gardens and greenhouses.
We are looking for a person with experience in growing and selling plants in a commercial setting to carry out the following duties:
- Grow bedding plants in green houses
- Buy plugs and grow them on to bed plant stage
- Display the plants in attractive ways for customers to view and buy
- Talk to customers about the plants
- Supervise clients' working and assisting in the greenhouses and gardens
- Maintain Aldingbourne's grounds, including planting our own plants in the beds around the site and trimming hedges, cutting back trees occasionally etc
The ideal candidate will have:
- Commercial experience of growing and selling plants (perhaps you will have worked in a garden centre or horticultural business)
- Have an understanding of financials regarding buying, growing on and selling of plants
- Be happy speaking to customers
- Have a kind and understanding nature in supporting our clients. You do not need to have experience in a care role - provided you have a kind nature and are willing to be guided in working alongside our clients we will provide training in this aspect of the role.
The role will have some staff supervision responsibilities as you will manage our gardener/horticultural support staff member.
You will be required to develop excellent working relationships with Country Centre staff, volunteers, the people we support and visitors to the Country Centre. You will be supported by the Senior Support with responsibility for Horticulture, Events, Farm and Retail and the Country Centre team.
Due to the nature of this role, some weekend working is required including public holidays. Rotas will be agreed on a monthly rolling basis.
The contractual hours for this post are 37.5 hours per week based on working 5 days from 7 (dependent on rotas), including some weekend and public holidays.
To apply for the Lead Grower and Gardener position, please click on the following link: https://www.allchichesterjobs.com/aldingbourne-jobs/job-details.cfm?job=296728
Thank you for your interest in the Lead Grower and Gardener position.
Grounds Maintenance Operative - V003
Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative?
Do you have experience of working in a team with high standards?
Would you like to join an expanding but experienced team?
This position would be ideal for Operatives with a bit of drive and ambition. The company undertakes all aspects of soft landscaping and grounds maintenance for large property management companies.
This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within the industry.
Key points
We are looking for hard working Grounds Maintenance Operatives to work as part of a team for various corporate projects. A positive attitude and good communication skills are as important as technical skills for this position. Candidates will need to be punctual and reliable.
Duties will include:
•Grass cutting
•Hedgecutting
•Pruning
•Grounds clearance
•Border maintenance
•Weeding
•Planting
•Mulching
•Pesticide application
•Fence repairs
•Paving repairs
•Licensed rubbish removal
Must haves:
•Full UK driving licence
Highly desirable:
•Horticultural qualification
•CSCS card
•PA1 & PA6
•Towing entitlement
If this position is of interest, please contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Grounds Maintenance Operative 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 Grounds Maintenance Operative vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Grower - C515
Grower required for a busy Nursery.
Are you looking to join a thriving professional business with strong family values?
Do you have a passion for producing great quality plants?
Do you want to work for an established nursery with great career potential?
Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Grower who will be responsible for day to day crop care on their busy nursery and who has experience of growing a wide range of perennials and seasonal bedding to very high standards.
Key points
•Growing plants to a high standard
•Day to day plant care including watering, feeding, spraying
•Working within an team
•Weekend work on a rota basis
Must haves
•Previous growing experience
•A formal horticultural qualification
•Good plant knowledge
•Desire to develop a career in production horticulture
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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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
Head Gardener - EC3747
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Head / Senior Gardener to manage an existing team in Tonbridge, Kent. The position would suit senior gardeners with demonstrable staff and garden management experience and excellent attention to detail.
The expansive gardens encompass sports fields, mature trees and shrubs, mixed beds and borders, manicured lawns, ponds, tennis courts, mixed hedges, as well as numerous paths and hardstanding. Numerous greenhouses are located within the site and as such, development and plant propagation will also be the responsibility of the new Head Gardener. In addition to the main grounds, approximately 20 small gardens will require scheduled management by the garden team.
The successful applicant will be able to provide supervision and guidance to a small team and will report to the Commercial and Operations Director on a regular basis in relation to seasonal plans and overall improvement of the gardens. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience and confidence in the management of garden budgets, planning and scheduling, external contractors, health and safety, and associated record keeping. A basic level of computer literacy is required in order to ensure the above records and processes are managed efficiently. Basic knowledge of Arboriculture would also be of benefit.
The new Head Gardener will be able to appoint landscape architects and associated contractors, ensuring correct checks are in place and with a view to developing the site through major projects. The development work will be overseen by the Head Gardener in order to ensure the quality of work is to specification and within budget.
Applicants should hold a recognised academic horticultural qualification as well as spray (PA1/6) and ideally a chainsaw certificate (CS30/31). Experience with a full range of garden machinery is required, i.e. hedge cutters, ride-on and pedestrian mowers, blowers etc. Candidates should be capable of carrying out annual reviews of the garden team members and will be an effective manager in terms of staff development and discipline. A good level of physical fitness is required as this is a hands-on garden management role.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior gardener to play a key role in the development of a well-known complex of gardens and grounds within Tonbridge, Kent. A defined pension contribution if offered in addition to a generous salary, four weeks’ holiday per year (rising to five weeks after five years’ service) plus Bank Holidays. A free lunch is offered for the majority of the year, as is a discounted Sports Centre membership. Applicants must be willing to undergo full history checks including that of Child Protection and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the Head 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 the Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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