Skilled Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to work alongside the Head Gardener and another senior gardener in maintaining a beautiful and innovative 35-acre private estate near Rye, East Sussex. This position is available to candidates interested in 4 or 5 days per week and the salary would be pro rata for 4 days.
The stunning garden is made up of several different character areas consisting of a very large formal English modern style garden with extensive perennial plantings, rose garden, fern garden, Italian garden, exotic beds, other shrub and perennial beds. There is a young orchard, a large vegetable garden as well as a new tree plantation, two large greenhouses, rose and clematis 'cloister' type walk, formal hedging and topiary and several formal lawn areas. The garden extends to around five acres in all.
The owners are garden enthusiasts and have been developing the gardens since they bought the property nearly 7 years ago and continue to do so. The skilled gardener will work closely with the Head Gardener on any developments and will be willing to learn and develop their skills to later work on their own initiative. He / She will be responsible for the general maintenance of the garden such as the hedge cutting, strimming, clearing leaves, weeding and support in other areas such as feeding and caring for the chicken and peacocks.
The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of plants, garden practices and the use of garden machinery. He / She will have proven general horticultural skills, work to a high standard and ideally is a keen knowledgeable plants person. Experience in vegetable and fruit production and propagation work would be an advantage. The owners expect the garden to be maintained to a very high standard so the ideal candidate will pay attention to detail and work tidily.
The successful candidate will hold an academic horticultural qualification and have proven experience working in a large private garden or a public garden. Chainsaw certification (CS30/31) though desirable is not essential, however spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage. You must be somebody who is organised, physically fit and able to work in a small team. Someone who is a fast learner, works to a high standard of professional finish, proactive and capable of working unsupervised generally once started off to maintain the garden's annual calendar and own daily work schedules effectively. References will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven skilled gardener with a real passion for horticulture looking for a long term and rewarding role on a beautiful estate.
SALARY: £25,000 – 28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Rye, East Sussex
JOB No: EC27777
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Job Ref S281
Our client is an established landscape company based near Reading in Berkshire which provides a range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services to their clients. Their customer base is spread throughout Berkshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and includes both commercial companies and homeowners.
The company are in search of a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to take day to day responsibility for supervising a dedicated maintenance team of 2, working for both commercial and domestic customers. This will involve managing standards, supervising work and providing on-site training. Other specific responsibilities will include:
-Planning and organising work schedules and resources.
-Ensuring work is completed safely, to the quality expected, and within agreed time frames.
-Ensure all equipment and machinery is well maintained and in good working order.
-Provide training to team members as and when required.
-To establish and maintain good working relationships with customers
This is a hands-on role and it is important therefore that candidates should have good technical and practical skills in grounds and garden maintenance including: mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, general garden clearance, pruning, planting, bed preparation etc.
Applicants must be hardworking and reliable, have good leadership and problem solving and communication skills, and must have the ability to plan and organise work making the most effective use of resources. A full UK driving licence is essential, and a horticultural qualification Level 2 or above highly desirable.
If this Grounds Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com.
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Sundries Manager
Sundries Manager required
Job Ref F445
Our client is a large, long established, family run business based in Sussex, looking for a Retail Manager – Outdoor Sundries to join their team.
Reporting into the Branch Manager, the sundries Manager will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of merchandising; keep displays, stock and all areas clean, safe and well merchandised. Ensuring that all pricing, product descriptions and offers created or placed by you are correct, accurate and up to date. Achieve full knowledge of all products and sales offers.
The successful candidate will maintain a high standard of customer service through friendly ‘meet and greet’, have good knowledge of your stock and dealing with all customers in a courteous, efficient, and cheerful manner. You will also be required to deal directly with customer queries and complaints always ensuring complete satisfaction or referring them to your line manager. As well as, ensuring all damages are fully claimed for in accordance with Company policy and credited along with the efficient sell-off thereafter.
Good working knowledge of all company processes is essential to enable you to deputise for the Branch manager as required. Plus, a working understanding of Win Retail and Tableau and be able to check stock levels, prices, produce price labels and perform other day to day functions is important.
The sundries manager will take an active role in stock management and keep the line manager and group buyer updated on stock requirements, overstock, stock shortages and customer requests.
Staff management:
-Effective supervision of labour to ensure the highest standards of preparation and presentation.
-Organisation and control of labour.
-Ensuring that staff are happy and motivated. Dealing with any personnel issues quickly and efficiently in partnership with your line manager.
-Implementation of staff training to ensure the highest standards are maintained. Ensuring you and your team can advise customers on all aspects of your stock.
-Staff presentation (uniforms, nametags, cleanliness etc.)
General:
-First aid duties as required.
-Ensuring compliance with health & hygiene, safety, legislative and company administrative regulations.
-Any other duties as required, including cover for personnel in other departments.
-Alterations and additions to your responsibilities may occur from time to time.
Out of hours stocktaking, late night shopping, Christmas shopping duties as required.
If this Sundries Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Junior Sales Advisor
Junior Sales Advisor required
Job Ref T420
Our client is a long-established specialist supplier of trees, shrubs and accessories to both trade and private clients across southern England. The company has a reputation for the supply of high-quality plants supported by helpful and expert advice.
This is an opportunity to join their 15 staff in a small, successful company, in a sales role on our busy retail site.
Job Purpose: This role involves working in a small team of 4 people focusing primarily on the retail aspects of the business, meeting and greeting and advising visiting customers on their choice of plants and dealing with resulting sales transactions. You will also undertake work as necessary on the nursery.
Required Skills
Our client is seeking a person with relevant experience / qualifications and with the ability to develop in this role. The following skills are essential:
-A good level of plant knowledge, preferably including trees, with the ability to give good practical guidance to customers on plant selection and care.
-Good communication and inter-personal skills – customer friendly
-Computer use is required for which training will be provided
-Applicants must be physically fit and happy to do limited work on the nursery
-Need to be able to fit in with and work with others as part of a small team
Hours of work
Hours are likely to average around 40 hours per week and will include working on Saturdays. However, there is some flexibility as to which days and hours are worked during the week but it likely to require a 5 day week (including Saturday).
Holidays
The company offers a minimum of 23 days holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, to be taken outside peak periods of Spring and Autumn.
Pension
The company operates a contributory pension scheme to which employees are auto enrolled in accordance with current government requirements.
If this Junior Sales Advisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Sales Advisor
Sales Advisor required
Job Ref T418
Our client is a long-established specialist supplier of trees, shrubs and accessories to both trade and private clients across southern England. The company has a reputation for the supply of high-quality plants supported by helpful and expert advice.
This is an opportunity to join a team of 15 staff in a small, successful company, in a sales role to proactively grow our customer base.
Job Purpose: The role involves working in a small team of 3 people focusing on increasing the business of the supply of plants to projects for both trade and domestic customers. This involves the preparation and submission of quotations, negotiation of orders, and taking a proactive approach.
Required Skills
We are seeking a person with suitable experience in a similar role and with the ability to potentially take on a more senior role in the future. The following skills are essential:
-Excellent knowledge of plants and trees
-Good knowledge of the landscaping / horticultural trade
-Good communication and inter-personal skills – customer friendly
-Good IT skills
-Ability to fit in with and work with others as part of a small team, often working under pressure.
-Must be a team player
Hours of work
Hours are likely to average around 40 hours per week and will include working on some Saturdays. However, there is some flexibility as to which days and hours are worked during the week, but it is likely to require a 5-day week, including some Saturdays
Holidays
The company offers a minimum of 23 days holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, to be taken outside peak periods of spring and autumn.
Pension
The company operates a contributory pension scheme to which employees are auto enrolled in accordance with current government requirements.
If this Sales Advisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Sundries Buyer
Garden Centre Sundries Buyer required
Job Ref ADV317
This Garden Centre Sundries Buyer role reports directly to the Garden Centre Manager, covering our garden sundry ranges.
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
Person Specification
You will have retail and buying experience in a Garden Centre setting.
A self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is also an energetic team player and confident communicator.
You will have excellent analytical, admin and IT skills.
You are open to maximising unexpected business opportunities and continuous learning and development.
Salary level is dependent on experience.
Highdown Garden Centre is an independently owned, family run business situated on the South Coast among the South Downs between Worthing and Littlehampton.
Estate Worker
Estate Worker required
Job Ref EC27585
A rare opportunity for an experienced Handyman/woman or skilled Estate Worker has arisen on a beautiful private property in Shropshire. This role will suit a very well-rounded and practically minded person with experience in ensuring the smooth running of large private estates.
The property is large and diverse and is situated within surrounding farmland which is owned and managed by the estate. The gardens are looked after by professional horticulturists, though some basic maintenance may be required of the successful candidate. Applications from those with experience of driving tractors and in the operation of heavy machinery are welcome, though these aspects can be taught if candidates are skilled in other valuable areas.
The role will predominantly involve the following:
-General maintenance to include painting and decorating. A basic understanding of plumbing, carpentry skills, fencing and a good practical understanding of property upkeep is required.
-Tractor driving on a busy arable farm especially at harvest time with long hours to be expected. Experience not essential but must have a practical attitude towards learning and be able to learn and work with associated software.
-PA1 & PA2 and/or spraying experience would be an advantage but not essential.
-Assisting with airport runs, driving and chauffeuring for the owners.
-Looking after private vehicles
-The possibility of assisting the Gardeners and Gamekeepers during busier periods.
-Some woodland maintenance may be required - the ability to use a chainsaw would be an advantage.
-Looking after a small number of chickens and ducks.
-Some weekend work would be required during busy times.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities.
-Be able to show competency in painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing and other basic general estate maintenance skills.
-An agricultural background would be beneficial but not essential.
-A practical ability with a “can do” attitude is essential.
-Excellent timekeeping, flexibility, and attention to detail.
-Must work well as part of a team and independently.
-Communicate clearly and competently with the owners, the manager and estate staff.
-Must be able to use own initiative and carry out tasks unsupervised.
-To take pride in your work whilst able to remain neat and tidy doing so.
-Discretion is required at all times and a respectful attitude towards principals and property is necessary.
-A full driving license is required.
SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Shropshire
JOB No: EC27585
If this Estate Worker vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Assistant Gardener
Assistant Gardener
Job Reg B914
A passionate gardener is required to join an established team and prestigious company, managing beautiful domestic and large estate gardens in Oxfordshire, on a permanent full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic gardener to take on a rewarding position with a respected company, where the focus on personal development and training is key to the company’s success and strong reputation. The company does not take on commercial contracts but aims solely to attract and retain horticulturally focused private gardens on a long-term basis. As such, employees get to know each of their loyal clients as a result of being involved in the development and care of their gardens through each season.
The company portfolio includes two large estate gardens, numerous manor house gardens and smaller private domestic properties, each of which require ongoing garden care to the highest standard. This successful business has flourished by listening to and understanding their clients’ wishes with respect to garden design, soft landscaping and year-round care via the adoption of the most current horticultural practices.
Applicants for the role will need to demonstrate a passion for horticulture combined with, ideally, an RHS level qualification or similar. Suitable candidates will be presentable, positive in their outlook with a good sense of humour, excellent attention to detail and a strong desire to continually improve their knowledge and increase their skill set. Applicants will preferably hold spray certificates (PA1/PA6), though this is not essential. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is competence with a range of garden machinery.
There is always the opportunity for skilled and dedicated employees to climb the career ladder via the proven growth plan. Hard work is always rewarded, and employee potential recognised. The company has a policy and an excellent record of providing personal development plans and training programs. A pension scheme and 29 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) is offered. In addition, visits to specialist nurseries, horticultural shows and regular social events are provided with a view to continuing the development of the team and company.
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Soft Landscape Team Leader
Soft Landscape Team Leader
Job Ref S404
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced soft landscape team leader with an established and successful company, based in West Berkshire. Working alongside many of the national house builders, this company take on projects ranging from small exclusive developments to plot by plot for 500 units plus. With their accreditations, extensive array of equipment and with the majority of employees having CSCS cards, the teams undertake a variety of contracts throughout the area and beyond. This vacancy is for a Team Leader to work alongside and supervise two assistants within the soft landscaping division.
The role will involve implementing basic planting plans on new-build housing complexes and estates, in supervision of two assistants. Time management and physical fitness are essential as the position can involve planting across multiple areas and some heavy lifting, e.g., tree planting.
Applicants will ideally have experience in commercial soft landscaping and possess good knowledge of plant species commonly used in commercial planting schemes. The successful applicant should be able to work from planting plans and be able to constructively manage and develop the skills of assistant soft landscapers / maintenance gardeners. Applicants must have experience in a comparable role, be competent with a range of garden machinery, and must possess a full driving licence.
Benefits include 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a pension scheme. A van is provided for work purposes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary company, and to develop your career alongside a talented team.
If this Soft Landscape Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Retail Manager
Assistant Retail Manager required
Job Ref G137
A new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Garden Centre Retail Manager with managerial experience in the sector to join a unique centre in North Lancashire, close to the border with Cumbria.
The independently owned garden centre has recently undergone a significant investment programme to extend and improve its facilities. The owners are committed to growing and developing the business further and are supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic management team who focus on delivering an exceptional and friendly service to their customers.
The centre is looking for a hardworking and passionate individual to join the team as Assistant Retail Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Retail Manager in managing daily operations and ensuring the provision of an exceptional level of customer sales and service. The post holder will not have responsibility for the restaurant or any buying, as these areas are managed by other managerial staff within the centre. The successful candidate will be involved in all other operations and the day-to-day running of this successful and growing garden centre. The position is permanent and full time (including alternate weekend working).
Key responsibilities include:
-Supervising the team through daily duties and responsibilities
-Ensuring high standards of merchandising and replenishment are adhered to
-Providing the best possible experience, quality, and service for the customers
-Ensuring the garden centre operates safely and efficiently
-Help develop new ideas and suggestions to grow sales and profits
-Responsibility for managing cash and other daily administrative tasks
-Ensure the store is clean, both on the shop floor and behind the scenes.
The ideal candidate will:
-Have experience of working in Garden Centres
-Have an energetic personality with an ability to easily engage with and connect with customers
-Be able to use reports in order to improve performance
-Have an ability to manage stock from entry to exit within the centre
-Be an excellent communicator
-Experience of Visual Merchandising within a centre as well as the various departments being Gifts, Interiors and Christmas
-Be able to use an Epos system
-Have experience in maintaining and monitoring Health & Safety in accordance with all statutory, legal and company policies.
-Contribute to the success of the business as a whole
If this Assistant Retail Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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