Garden Maintenance Operative – Live Out – EC5514
Garden Maintenance Operative Required
A genuine career opportunity has arisen within a family run business based near High Wycombe and Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. This well-respected company has been established for over 50 years and holds garden/property maintenance contracts throughout the outskirts of London. The company specialises in garden maintenance, soft landscaping, communal cleaning and general estate maintenance.
Due to continued success within the company, a career opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Operative to help carry out general garden maintenance on a variety of properties, to the company’s usual high standard. The company offer career progression opportunities for hard-working and committed employees.
Suitable candidates will have some knowledge of, and a genuine interest in. herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify weeds. Spray certificates PA1 and PA6 would be beneficial. Applicants with experience with common garden machinery is desired; strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers.
Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, and well presented. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when on clients’ properties, as this company has generated an excellent reputation over the past 55+ years. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a professional team and a very well-established company, with genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge.
Typical working hours are 06:30 to 16:00/16:30, though there will be expected seasonal variation. Benefits include a pension scheme, continuous on-site training, company uniform, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: £18,000 - £22,000
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC5514
If this Garden Maintenance Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden 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 within the next 14 days, your application for this Garden Maintenance Operative vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Landscape Gardener - T575
Are you an experienced landscape and garden maintenance operative?
Would you like to work on prestigious sites in West Sussex?
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 Landscape Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 0133 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 this Landscape Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Plantarea Supervisor - H254 - This position has now been filled
An award winning Garden Centre renowned for its high standards of quality and performance has a unique opportunity for a Plantarea Supervisor to join the team.
Do you have a passion for horticulture?
Do you have good team leaderships skills?
Can you maintain a good level of housekeeping throughout the department?
Key points
- To contribute towards and help maintain the expected high standards of the centre
- Merchandising and displays of a wide range of plants
- Liaising with the Plant Buyer for accurate stock control
- Leading and supervising a team of staff
- Offering excellent customer service skills
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
- Good display skills with attention to detail in all tasks
- A flexible and enthusiastic team leader
- Some form of Horticultural qualification
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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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Soft Landscape Operative - M133
Are you an experienced Landscape 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 is big enough to be a key player in the industry, but small enough to still care about their workforce.
They will support you with further training and qualifications. This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within the industry.
Key points
We are looking for hard working Landscape Operatives to work as part of a team for various commercial projects. A positive attitude and good communication skills are as important as technical skills for this position.
Duties will include:
- Grass cutting
- Hedge-cutting
- Mulching
- Pruning
- Grounds clearance
- Border maintenance
- Weeding
- Planting
- Mulching
- Pesticide application
- Soft landscaping
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card
A horticultural qualification and PA1 & PA6 certificates are highly desirable.
If this Soft Landscape Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
To view more Landscape jobs, click Landscape.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Soft Landscape 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 within the next 14 days, your application for this Soft Landscape Operative vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Goods In Manager - Birmingham - A701
Our client is a fast expanding group of high profile garden centres renowned for their fantastic range of home and leisure goods and unique range of top quality plants. They pride themselves on their high standards of retailing, visual presentation and customer service. They are currently seeking an efficient organised individual to oversee the pivotal Goods In Department.
Are you well organised with an eye for accuracy?
Do you have supervisory experience in a goods receiving environment?
Can you multi task and communicate effectively with department heads for the smooth daily operations?
Key points
- Manage and maintain the goods in areas and equipment used within them
- Leading a team you will ensure all goods are accurately received
- To resolve any errors with suppliers on a timely basis
- Liaise with other department heads to communicate all relevant information
- Ensuring fast transit of goods to the shop floor
Must haves
- Good organisational and IT skills
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- An orderly mind and an eye for accuracy
- Experience in a goods receiving environment
If this Goods In Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Goods In Manager 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 Goods In Manager will have been unsuccessful.
Stock Controller - ADV238 - Please respond direct to advertiser
As the Stock Controller your duties will include…
• Working with the production and sales teams to meet agreed production and delivery schedules
• Managing stock levels, incoming/outgoing goods and conducting inventory checks
• Building relationships with suppliers to ensure that products are available to meet customer demands
• Inputting stock data from goods received
Liaising with suppliers / internal staff regarding discrepancies
• Processing purchase orders and sales orders
Due to the nature of the company, those with a background in Horticulture may find this position to be of particular interest although plant knowledge is not essential.
The successful applicant will have an excellent work ethic, be able to work independently and be experienced in a similar stock control position.
The successful applicant must be IT literate, and able to work confidently with Microsoft office products (including but not limited to Excel, Word and Outlook).
The ideal candidates will be seeking full time employment, ideally be flexible regarding hours and importantly be able and willing to provide additional cover (if required) throughout our busy times.
Please email your CV, together with a covering letter to our HR Manager detailing your suitability for this role, addressing the requirements above, as well as the qualities and experience that you can bring to our business.
Part time Gardener - EC5123
A beautiful 10-acre estate located in South West England near a market town steep in history dating back to the 12 century are seeking a part time Gardener to work 3 days per week. The estate consists of a wildflower meadow, many mature trees and a recently refurbished half an acre Kitchen garden which has been established to provide seasonal produce for the family, fruit cages are being added this year. Currently under development is a Cutting and family garden.
This family owned estate is as the owner describes their ‘forever’ home, the owner has been involved in its development and has a wealth of horticultural knowledge the aim for the grounds of the estate is for it to flow, keeping it consistent and relevant to the curtilage of the main dwelling.
The successful applicant will need excellent references and a hard-working approach with reasonable plant and horticultural knowledge, the owner has ambitious plans for the estate therefore requires a Gardener that can work to a high standard and has previous experience in implementing garden designs. In return, the applicant will get the opportunity to be well remunerated.
The successful candidate needs to be trustworthy, conscientious, be able to self-motivated and have a great positive attitude. Someone who can be relied upon to work on their own without the guidance of the estate owner. Must have previous experience working on a large private estate and operating large machinery. A full UK driving licence and chainsaw licence is essential.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £140 per day, 3 days per week
LOCATION: Wiltshire
JOB No: EC5123
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this part time 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 part time Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Experienced Receptionist
Fuller (Corporate) Group requires for its leading horticultural recruitment agencies Horticruitment (UK) Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd an Experienced Receptionist to join the team in a modern and spacious office, due to the continued expansion of the group. You will be exceptionally well organised with excellent administration and customer service skills.
The role will support the groups recruitment teams in providing a high level of service to both our clients and candidates.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Administrative management and maintenance for both companies
- Support the recruitment process by liaising with consultants and candidates when required
- Process all confidential information (Clients & Candidates) professionally in accordance with current regulations set out under the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ (GDPR), updating the relevant database.
- Proofreading documents
- Assist in maintaining and updating the company websites and other job boards
- Create and maintain accurate ‘Excel’ and ‘Word’ documents
- Assist with updating social media accounts
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Filing, printing, scanning and photocopying
- Postal duties
- Produce weekly activity reports for management
Must Haves:
- 2 years + of Receptionist and or Secretarial experience
- Experience of databases /CRM
- A professional telephone manner with a positive and friendly attitude
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to be discreet and confidential
Benefits:
- Free car parking
- 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 p/a DOE
Working Hours: The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 17:00 (with a 1 hour lunch break).
Location: Kenardington, Nr Ashford, Kent
The Office is in a rural location and so candidates must have their own means of transport.
To find out more about English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment, please visit our websites via the following links:
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Receptionist 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 Receptionist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Junior Gardener - Live Out - EC4984 - This position has been filled
A genuine career opportunity has arisen within a family run business based near High Wycombe and Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. This well-respected company has been established for over 50 years and holds garden/property maintenance contracts throughout the outskirts of London. The company specialises in garden maintenance, soft landscaping, communal cleaning and general estate maintenance.
Due to continued success within the company, a career opportunity has arisen for a promising Junior Gardener to help carry out general garden maintenance on a variety of properties, to the company’s usual high standard. The company offer career progression opportunities for hard-working and committed employees.
Suitable candidates will have some knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify weeds. Spray certificates PA1 and PA6 would be beneficial but are not expected at this time. Applicants with experience with common garden machinery is desired; strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers.
Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, and well presented. Applicants will ideally hold a full UK driving licence.
It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when on clients’ properties, as this company has generated an excellent reputation over the past 55+ years. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a professional team and a very well-established company, with genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge.
Typical working hours are 06:30 to 16:00/16:30, though there will be expected seasonal variation. Benefits include a pension scheme, continuous on-site training, uniform, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: £18,000 - £20,000
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC4984
If this Junior Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
To view more Gardening jobs click Gardening or to view Landscape jobs click Landscape.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Junior 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 Junior Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Nursery Supervisor/Trainee - K079
Nursery Supervisor/Trainee Required
Our client has developed a busy wholesale nursery, proud to supply Landscape Contractors, Landscape Architects and local authorities all over England & Wales working with independent gardeners to the largest landscape contractors. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated plants person to join the nursery team.
Do you have a good knowledge of trees and shrubs?
Would you enjoy working in a busy wholesale environment?
Are you well organised with good attention to detail able to work to dead lines?
Key points:
- Maintenance and watering of plant stock
- Unloading of lorries and checking deliveries
- Weeding and potting on
- Pest and disease control where necessary
- Preparing and packing plants for delivery
Must haves:
- A good working knowledge of plants
- Good attention to detail able to work to strict deadlines
- Happy to multi task according to each season
- Keen to maintain high standards in all areas of the nursery
If this Nursery Supervisor vacancy 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 Nursery Supervisor vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Nursery Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.