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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If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscape Foreman Team 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 Landscape Foreman vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


GM Team Leader - A067

Are you an experienced Grounds Maintenance Team Leader? Are you based in Hertfordshire? Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in providing grounds maintenance and gardening services to both high-end commercial and residential clients?

Key points

The ideal candidate will already hold a similar supervisory position or be able to demonstrate a readiness and aptitude to move into a supervisory role and be comfortable driving company vehicles.

The successful applicant will be knowledgeable, experienced in horticulture, proactive, customer-focused, reliable and committed to ensuring their team continues to deliver the high standards that clients expect. Our client is looking for a Team Leader who can run long term grounds maintenance contracts across a number of sites. This position offers a range of benefits, as well as training, development and career progression opportunities.

Required Skills

•Full clean UK driving licence (essential)

•Good solid plant knowledge (essential)

•A formal horticultural qualification to minimum of Level 3 Certificate/Diploma (essential)

•3 To 5 years’ experience in Horticulture (essential)

•Hold a PA1 & PA6 licence (desirable)

•Trailer licence (desirable)

•First Aid at Work certificate (desirable)

•Experience of conducting appraisals (desirable)

To view more Landscape positions click Landscape  or gardening jobs click Gardening.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Grounds Maintenance 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 vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


Experienced Domestic Landscaper - B237

Our client is an established company operating from West London but working all over the city specialising in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens. Established for 20 years, their projects feature the highest standard of workmanship. They currently have a vacancy for an Experienced Domestic  landscaper to join their team.

The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of landscaping tasks where a high standard is essential.

Tasks will include:

•Setting out the works from design drawings and plans
•Site preparation including groundworks
•Blockwork
•Paving
•Fencing
•Planting
•Garden Maintenance
•Ensuring work is completed on time, and to a high standard of finish

Candidates must have excellent practical skills and experience in all areas of  landscaping, with a good eye for detail and strong work ethic, able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering high quality workmanship which is completed on time and within agreed budgets. It is also important that you have good communication skills, combined with a pro-active and flexible approach to your duties.

A current driving licence is essential, with experience of driving in London traffic.

If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com

To view more Landscape positions click Landscape.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Domestic Landscaper 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 Skilled Domestic Landscaper vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


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

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.


Estate Worker (Live In) - R122

horticruitment has opportunity for an Estate Worker.

Do you enjoy variety?

Are you looking for a role where each day could be different to the next?

Are you a practical, multi skilled individual looking to utilise your knowledge?

Key point

•Maintenance of a family residence and wider farm estate
•Maintain a formal garden along with wider estate duties and property maintenance
•Operating various horticultural machinery
•Demonstrating a dynamic and proactive approach to work

Must haves

•Ability to get involved in all areas of the maintenance of the estate
•Good general horticultural knowledge, along with experience in general property maintenance
•Ability to operate various horticultural machinery
•Full UK driving licence

If this position is of interest, please contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com

To view more gardening jobs click Gardening or to see Landscape positions click Landscape.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Estate Worker 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 Estate Worker vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


Under Gardener - A074

Are you an experienced Under Gardener looking to play a key role on some of London’s most prestigious projects? 

Do you aspire to be part of an exemplary, award winning team? 

Do you long for the security and reward offered by a large and well-established professional company?

Key points
•Extensive and diverse current project in Vauxhall, London
•High-profile company with excellent portfolio
•Management of site and staff on newly establishing planting scheme
•Good rate of pay with overtime and travel expenses paid

Must haves
•Good horticultural knowledge and recognised horticultural education
•Physically fit with excellent horticultural practical skills and experience
•PA1/PA6 spray certificates, CSCS card desirable
•Positive attitude towards your work, attention to detail

If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy.  Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is unfortunately not possible to respond to every one.  Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


Tree Sales Support - Export - F145

Are you ready for the challenge to develop, strengthen and maximise sales opportunities within the Middle East and Asia Pacific markets as a Tree Sales Export?
Are you enthusiastic and focused as well as flexible in your approach to work?
Do you want to work for a market leader with a global reputation for supplying some of the most prestigious landscape projects?

The Job:

To maintain continued International success and growth, an exciting opportunity has become available to join the Landscape division to support and increase export sales of products.

Duties will include:

•Plan and prioritise personal sales activities towards increasing sales and achieving agreed targets
•Maintain and develop existing and new customer relationships through high quality of service
•Facilitate meetings and conference calls with key distributors, specifiers and customers.
•Produce accurate and timely customer quotations, sales forecasts and management reports.
•Collaborate with the Marketing Department to ensure all marketing objectives are achieved

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be proactive in their approach and able to demonstrate experience and a proven track record in a Sales/Sales Support role. You will be enthusiastic and focussed, possess high levels of drive and commitment. You will have excellent communication skills, willing to travel, flexible in your approach and can adapt to different cultures and clients. You must be extremely organised with the ability to work independently under pressure and also collaborate with others to meet deadlines and agreed business objectives. Excellent IT skills will be a must particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is an exciting position with genuine career prospects for the right person.

If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com

To view more Landscape positions click Landscape.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Tree Sales Export 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 Tree Sales Export vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.


Skilled Gardener - EC3159

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to be part of the team at a very prestigious site in London.  This role is an excellent opportunity for a talented and passionate gardener to significantly enhance their standing in the industry.

As part of a dedicated and talented team, you will share responsibility for the 42 acres of gardens; including rose beds, herbaceous boarders, lakeside planting & extensive hedging. The Gardens team is comprised of the Head Gardener, Senior Gardener and five Gardeners, and are part of the 26-strong estate team.  The grounds has over 600 mature trees, extensive ornamental gardens and lawns.

Typical horticultural duties include bed preparation, planting, weeding, feeding and pruning across all garden areas of the grounds. You’ll work under the direction of the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener, alongside the rest of the team to ensure the highest standard of horticultural practice is maintained for the benefit of all members and their guests.

Working hours as a Gardener consist of a 39 hour week (7am-4pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am-3pm Friday) with scheduled, but not guaranteed overtime on one in three weekends (only 4hrs each day) inclusive of bank holiday weekends when scheduled. Candidates must be friendly, polite and diplomatic, with proven Horticultural ability and genuine passion. Good plant identification ability, recognition and control methods of pest and disease, experience with a range of gardening machinery and a PA1/6 certificate is essential, as is the willingness to learn new skills. You must be able to work well within a team, and confidently on your own initiative.

References will be required for all applicants.

SALARY:  Up to £25,000 dependent on experience

LOCATION:  London

JOB No:  EC 3159

If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener vacancy.  Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is unfortunately 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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Landscape Gardener - T570

Would you like to work in a prestigious park based in London as a Landscape Gardener?
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

To view more Landscape positions click Landscape.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.

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 regarding the Landscape Gardener vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.