Gardener - Live Out - EC3227
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to join the small team on this beautiful private estate in Hertfordshire. The impressive period property is framed by gardens designed by a highly respected Chelsea Gold Medal winning designer who continues to be involved with the gardens at a consultative level. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic gardener to build upon existing skills and knowledge, whilst working within a friendly and talented team.
The privately owned estate encompasses approximately 30 acres, of which five are gardens maintained to a very high standard. The gardens are open once a year at the end of May as part of the NGS scheme, and as testament to their popularity, have recently broken the regional record for the most successful turnout in a day. The varied site comprises of a ¾ acre walled garden, a 1 ½ acre ornamental garden with water features, trees, shrubs, perennials and a long list of additional features, plants and areas beyond. Glasshouses on site are used for propagation and the storage of tender house plants. The remainder of the estate encompasses paddocks/ménage, a tennis court, rough grassland and a swimming pool. The garden team are noted for their small but much-praised production of fruit and vegetables, of which some are used for home-made preserves and juices. The estate also provides a home for various animals (cows, sheep, horses etc.) so you may be asked to assist in their management at times.
Due to the departure of a long-serving employee, an opening has arisen for a new gardener to join the remaining team of four Gardeners. Applicants for the role should be passionate horticulturalists, enthusiastic and ideally with a good basic knowledge or some experience in an ornamental and kitchen garden. Spraying certificate and experience with garden machinery is an advantage. You will be working under the direction of the existing Head Gardener; a very knowledgeable horticulturalist and well-respected educator and mentor at the estate.
A full driving licence and your own transport is required, and a positive attitude and good sense of humour are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skill set in a beautiful setting, alongside a supportive and knowledgeable small team.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
SALARY: £19,000 – 21,000 DOE
LOCATION: Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire
JOB No: EC 3227
Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC3688
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to work for an established company in the Reading area, Berkshire. The company is celebrating 25 years in business, and offers a range of services in the green industry.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and a good level of experience, have good plant knowledge, experience with a range of grounds maintenance equipment and will be used to working with common garden plants and features. The role will predominantly involve acting as a mobile gardener and giving direction to less experienced gardeners on a daily basis. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.
You must be conscientious, well presented, able to work under your own initiative and have a positive attitude when it comes to directing others. A good sense of humour is always beneficial, and the ability to be diplomatic when working with your colleagues is essential.
You must have experience with hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, and be willing to undertake other gardening maintenance tasks as they arise. A spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desirable.
The standard working week will consist of 44 hours, with any overtime paid at time and a half. An hourly rate is offered which will rise after successful completion of a three month probationary period, equating to an approximate annual salary as stated below, dependent on experience.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
SALARY: £24,500 DOE
LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire
JOB No: EC 3688
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Gardener - Live Out - EC3650
A superb opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to manage a 3 acre garden located within an active farm on the Surrey/Sussex/Kent borders near Edenbridge. The requirements of the role are maintenance and improvement of the whole garden through enhancement of the basic layout of the garden with input from the owners in terms of ideas and suggestions.
The garden comprises a small orchard and vegetable garden/fruit canes as well as beds and borders, yew hedges, large natural pond with a stream, sunken garden and fish pond and surrounding paved areas. There is also a lot of grass to be maintained amongst a variety of trees. There is a medium sized polytunnel and a range of garden tools and machinery. Additional items will be provided if needed.
Applicants will need to have at least 3 years hands on experience managing a similar garden combined with a horticultural qualification or a minimum of 10 years practical and relevant experience but without qualifications. You will have strong plant knowledge with ability to identify plant and understand how to prune/care for them as well as identity and deal with common garden pests and disease.
Experience of pruning and lopping small trees is desirable and ideally you will be qualified in using a chainsaw and also have PA1/PA6 spray certificates. You should also have the ability to maintain lawns, borders and hard surface areas, e.g. gravel paths and paved areas.
As you will effectively be working on your own, the owners require a gardener who is willing to take full responsibility for the garden and arrange their work/days and hours of attendance to meet seasonal and weather needs.
ACCOMMODATION: None available as this is a live out position
SALARY: A starting salary in the region of £19,000 to £23,000 to be reviewed in the light of performance after 6 months and thereafter annually.
LOCATION: 4 miles from Edenbridge
JOB No: EC3650
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Landscape Gardener - T571
Would you like to do high quality maintenance work as a Landscape Gardener for a prestigious developments in the Horsham 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 be expected to complete a wide variety of maintenance tasks. You will be required to work to a high standard and able to 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 this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Project Leader - A171
Would you like to work for a company that can offer unrivalled all round capabilities in a variety of landscape and land management areas?
Are you committed to completing projects, big or small, to the highest standard?
Are you practical, hands on manager with excellent knowledge of landscape operations?
The objective of this role is to take responsibility for the liaison between clients and staff to meet the requirements of the customer.
Key points
•Managing customer relationships- arranging client meetings and liaising between clients and staff on site to achieve the highest standard of work and meet deadlines
•Management of staff- working with and overseeing your team to complete various projects and carry out regular site inspection
•Quotes and estimating- ensuring labour, plant and material requirements are estimated accurately as well as advising clients on budget allocations
•Site Operations- undertaking tasks such as hard & soft landscaping, fencing, maintenance and clearance works. Operate a wide range of machinery as well as overseeing and organising your team and materials on site to ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently
Must haves
•Hands on, practical skills with proven management experience
•Proactive personality and able to work in a dynamic and demanding environment
•Experience and tickets for using large plant such as diggers and dumpers
•A full UK driving licence with B+E entitlement
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com
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Nursery Despatch Supervisor - N315
Are you looking for an opportunity as a Nursery Dispatch Supervisor to work with an established family business?
Are you a self-motivated individual who can work to tight deadlines?
Are you a positive person with good plant knowledge?
The overall aim of this role is to control and co-ordinate the total despatch process from daily picking organisation to loading lorries and liaising with the sales department.
Key points:
•Pick and collate orders as required from a Picking List, making sure that all plants are adequately watered and in good condition before packing
•Load orders onto vehicles for despatch
•Assist with goods inwards and unloading vehicles
•Supervise despatch staff in the picking and loading of orders
Must haves:
•Strong plant knowledge
•Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
•Ability to manage workload in a sometimes demanding environment
•Counterbalance Forklift Licence an advantage
This is a physical role working outside in all weathers.
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Senior Hard Landscape Foreman - G339
Are you proactive and passionate about working in the landscape industry and delivering high quality landscapes?
Would you enjoy working in an innovative and expanding company?
Are you able to effectively lead a team to achieve consistently high standards required by a Senior Hard Landscape Foreman?
Due to expansion our client has created this exciting opportunity! They are looking for an experienced and adaptable Senior Landscape Foreman with a proven track record in delivering high quality landscapes with the ability to manage a site. You will be responsible for helping to deliver time sensitive projects including high profile commercial installations and show gardens/pop ups including RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Key points
•Working on various high end projects throughout central London
•Manage, train and motivate a team of skilled landscapers, landscape assistants and apprentices
•Complete a variety of landscape and carpentry projects
•Working collaboratively with the clients, operations team and designers
Must haves
•6 years previous experience within landscaping
•Strong leadership and site management skills
•Previous experience of effectively overseeing high profile projects
•A full driving licence
This role is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a number of exciting projects and make your mark with an ambitious company. As a key player in the company you will be eligible for exceptional performance related bonus scheme as well as professional development and career progression.
Benefits for this role include- A vehicle, mobile phone and 28 days holiday After one year’s services you will be entitled to a health care and bonus scheme CSCS Card is preferred, but not essential
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Experienced Landscape Estimator - F242
Do you want to work for an established and dynamic company that has been operating in the South of England for over 30 years as a Landscape Estimator?
Are you an experienced Estimator looking for a new and challenging role?
Do you have proven experience within the commercial industry with knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects?
Based at their Farnham office, you will be a key member of the Estimating team assisting with achieving expected growth through effective analysis of all proposals to produce commercially viable estimates.
Key points
•Provide a responsive and professional service to customers
•Analysis of tender documents, preparing an accurate bill of quantities and submitting conclusive tenders
•Working on a wide range of commercial landscaping projects
•Monitor, measure and produce regular reports
Must haves
•Estimating background with experience in a similar role within the landscaping or construction industries
•Proven experience in producing accurate commercial estimates
•Knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects
•A full driving licence
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
Landscape Foreman/Carpenter - D110
Are you proactive and passionate about working in the landscape industry and delivering high quality landscapes?
Would you enjoy working as an Landscape Foreman in an innovative and expanding company?
Are you able to effectively lead a team to achieve consistently high standards?
Due to expansion, our client is looking for a passionate, skilled and adaptable Hard Landscape Foreman with a proven track record in delivering high quality landscapes with the ability to manage a site and communicate effectively with the operations team and designers.
Key points
•Working on various high end projects throughout central London
•Manage, train and motivate a team of skilled landscapers, landscape assistants and apprentices
•Complete a variety of landscape and carpentry projects
•Working collaboratively with the clients, operations team and designers
Must haves
•5 years previous experience within landscaping
•Excellent practical skills
•Previous experience of managing a team
•A full driving licence
•A proactive attitude to work
Benefits Include
•Vehicle
•Mobile phone
•28 days holiday
•After one year’s service you will be entitled to a health care and bonus scheme.
CSCS Card is preferred, but not essential.
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Soft Landscaping Supervisor - U742 - FILLED
Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in soft landscape construction?
Are you looking for a position within an established landscape company specialising in the design and construction of soft landscape projects within the commercial sector?
Key points
The person appointed will be responsible for supervising a number of teams working on a number of different projects. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day site operations run smoothly.
This is a hands-on role so it is essential that candidates have excellent practical skills in all aspects of soft landscaping combined with good plant knowledge. He/she should have good leadership and man management skills and be able to deliver projects on time and to a high quality of workmanship.
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence
•Commercial soft landscape construction experience
•CSCS card
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