Junior Landscape Salesperson
Junior Landscape Salesperson required
Job Ref S230
Our client is an established company of landscape professionals who specialise in the field of garden design, landscape construction and garden maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. They are BALI registered and ISO 9001 certified. Due to continued expansion, the company are currently seeking a Junior Landscape Salesperson to increase business, primarily in their domestic sector.
The role will involve to selling the company’s range of design and construction (soft and hard landscape) services to new and existing customers, largely within the domestic market, within the London area. The postholder will be required to estimate and price work, come up with workable solutions to issues as they arise and to assist in the management of projects as required.
Customer interaction will be an important part of the role and a key driver to success and as such, the postholder must have an outgoing personality and be experienced in the generation and maintenance of client relationships. Training will be provided where necessary, though the successful candidate will need to have sales and/or operational experience in the horticultural industry to be considered.
Computer literacy is essential for the role and applicants must have excellent client liaison skills, an understanding of garden design and garden construction as well as strong plant knowledge. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
If this Junior Landscape Salesperson vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Gardener
An excellent career development opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Gardener to join a small team on a large privately-owned estate near Northampton. The award-winning gardens are open to the public throughout the summer months and are maintained to a high standard at all times. This is a rare opportunity for someone early in their career to learn and develop under a talented Head Gardener on a wonderful and diverse private estate.
The formal and ‘wild’ gardens located adjacent to the main house extend to approximately 13-acres and have been developed over the course of the last century by three generations of the same family, in association with several distinguished landscape designers. The gardens comprise a series of ‘rooms’ separated by mature yew hedges and walls which enclose large herbaceous borders, formal ponds, statuary and a fine collection of mature trees and shrubs. An additional less formal garden is set on the banks of a meandering stream.
Under the guidance of the Head Gardener, the Assistant Gardener and will work with the gardening team to help deliver the development and improvement of the gardens on a year-round basis. General day-to-day duties will include garden maintenance, helping with glasshouse and polytunnel operations, help with the management of herbaceous borders, seasonal bedding and containers, pruning, spraying, assisting with routine garden machinery maintenance and checks and ensuring sheds and glasshouses are kept clean and tidy. The successful candidate will be required to help when the gardens are open to the public, mainly during the summer months, and will be willing to undertake other duties including but not limited to liaising with other estate departments, outside contractors, and helping to look after dogs.
Although applicants for this opportunity will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification, this is a genuine opportunity for those with gardening experience and a clear passion for what they do, perhaps at an early stage in their career, to develop their skills under a very knowledgeable Head Gardener. Applicants must have demonstrable practical experience to be considered. PA1 and PA6 spraying qualifications would be helpful but are not essential at this stage. Importantly, applicants must be always approachable and friendly towards colleagues and visitors, must be well organised and self-motivated, keen to learn, confident working at heights and comfortable working around dogs. A willingness to work hard and to learn will be the key to success in this position.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within the celebrated gardens of a fabulous historic estate, within a close-knit team under a talented Head Gardener, and for owners who are genuinely passionate about their gardens.
The role is offered with accommodation on site, rent and rates free. A partner, children and a pet are welcome though this will be at the discretion of the employer. A cleared DBS check will be required of the successful candidate.
SALARY: £20,000 - £25,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Northampton
JOB No:EC25754
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Maintenance Gardener
Maintenance Gardener required
Job Ref B910
Our client is a family-run business offering a complete turnkey design, build and garden care service. Their portfolio ranges from residential gardens to high-end commercial properties. Services offerings include design and build of nationwide projects as well as regular creative care and maintenance on local sites. The successful candidate will carry out regular visits to existing clients; managing their gardens while working to ensure consistently high standards in line with the company ethics. This continually growing company actively makes use of your relevant skill set and offers real development potential into new roles and directions within the company.
Whilst the new gardener will work alongside a friendly team, a large proportion will be spent working alone and as such, excellent time management skills and experience of managing all aspects of garden care are required. This will include the safe operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery, problem solving and planning your workload on a daily basis.
The successful candidate must primarily have good horticultural knowledge and previous experience in a similar role, i.e., of general garden care on private properties. Candidates must be flexible, able to multi-task and to manage clients’ expectations with a positive attitude. This will be a busy role which requires good attention to detail, an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work well alone or within a team where necessary.
A full clean driving licence and access to your own transport is essential for travel to and from work (a company van and tools are provided for client visits). Applicants must have experience with a range of garden machinery and tools (hedge cutters, mowers, strimmers, blowers etc.), be physically fit, with strong plant knowledge being an essential requirement.
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener
An excellent opportunity for a skilled Sole Gardener has arisen on a beautifully established private garden in North Wiltshire, located approximately 10 minutes’ drive from near Hungerford.
The property is positioned in a stunning 10-acre well-manicured garden, on a large in hand farming estate surrounded by expansive views of fields and native woodlands. Structurally re-designed in 2011, the formal garden consists of ornamental parterres, lawns with shrub beds and borders, azaleas and rhododendron borders, an ornamental lake and fountain. There is also a walled garden with herbaceous borders, a large Alitex greenhouse and mature trees. Areas of hard landscaping have been established to make the management of the grounds as easy as possible.
The ideal candidate will have clear enthusiasm for maintaining and enhancing the garden and will be someone who takes pride in their work. He/she will be responsible for the onward development of the borders in conjunction with the owners and will maintain the garden to a high standard. The successful candidate will be organised, able to plan and prioritise the workload and must be prepared to work outside in all weathers. Good timekeeping is essential for this role to ensure the harmonious and smooth running of the estate.
The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants and be fully conversant with planting methods, soil properties, pest control, pruning and cultivation. Trees are a major part of the landscape; therefore, a chainsaw certificate is essential for the role; however, if the applicant is willing to acquire the certification, training can be arranged by the employer. A spraying certificate (PA1 and PA6) is required. A full clean driving licence is essential for the role as some driving duties may be expected.
Additional duties will include basic maintenance such as painting and repairs, therefore previous experience in the estate maintenance aspect of a Sole Gardening role would be beneficial. Applicants should be trustworthy and when the owners are travelling, will collaborate with the house sitter for the security of the property. He/she must be dog friendly and willing to walk the owner’s Labrador if/when necessary. The successful applicant will be entitled to 28-days holiday including bank holidays.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 DOE (Live Out)
LOCATION: North Wiltshire
JOB No: EC25738
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager (Hardy Nursery Stock) required
Job Ref M370
Our client is a family run business that started in 1999 based in Worcestershire. The aim was to offer a professional and friendly service to landscape contractors, supplying trees, shrubs and hardy plants. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the industry, the owners of the nursery grew the business. Their customers range from landscape contractors to landscape architects and local authorities from all over England and Wales. They have worked with individual gardeners to the largest landscape contractors in the UK.
Our client prides themselves on their customer service offering friendly advice and help where needed and always the very best prices!
A fantastic opportunity has become available for someone to play a key part as a Nursery Manager and help to build the business. The successful candidate will be someone with experience within the horticultural industry, who is happy to head a small team of staff to ensure the customer orders are fulfilled on time to an excellent standard, maintain and make improvements to their growing nursery site.
Applicants will have good management skills, good knowledge of horticulture and excellent time keeping. They would be happy to be very hands on as it is a small team and the team work together in all weathers. A ‘can do’ and ‘lead from the front’ attitude is also considered essential. A forklift certificate would be advantageous.
The position is a full-time permanent role, offering a competitive salary of £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience plus a performance annual bonus offered. The annual leave is 28 days holiday including bank holidays and holidays to be taken between the months of April and September as it is their quieter time. The nursery closes for between 10-14 days over the Christmas period. Hours are 8-5 Monday to Friday and weekend watering. As management, our client expects for overtime to not be an issue if work needs to be done.
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Horticultural Advisor
Horticultural Advisor required
Job Ref ADV297
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable horticulturist who has a broad knowledge of plants and gardens, loves solving problems and enjoys helping people make the most of their gardens. If that sounds like you the role of Horticultural Advisor could be for you!
RHS Horticultural Advisors directly support RHS members and the gardening public to fulfil the RHS Vision of “enriching everyone’s lives through plants and making the UK a greener and more beautiful place”.
As a Horticultural Advisor you will be responsible for delivering the very best gardening advice by email, letter, phone, online and face-to-face both at Wisley and at RHS Flower Shows and events. You will provide guidance to RHS members, garden visitors, staff, students, apprentices and volunteers and help deliver outstanding customer experience.
As well as excellent horticultural knowledge (including identification, selection and care of garden plants), the successful applicants will have sound scientific understanding, excellent computer skills, a desire to learn and a passion for helping people. They will be strong team players and will be keen to take responsibility for their own work and projects. They will also be outstanding verbal and written communicators who will relish participating in creating press and magazine articles, publishing web pages, podcasts, social media and giving talks and demonstrations.
Applicants should be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in horticulture or a related field and have relevant experience in a customer facing garden or horticultural organisation.
Experience of writing or broadcasting about gardening would be a big advantage.
37.5 hours per week (5 in 7 rota with some weekend working)
To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Close date 9th Feb 2021.
Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a full time skilled and passionate horticulturalist to manage and develop a newly re-designed 3.5-acre garden in Kingston Upon Thames. The beautiful garden includes woodland areas, a kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and a swimming pool.
The garden is in early stages of development so will require knowledge and understanding of how to ensure it develops in the best way possible, therefore the candidate will need excellent horticultural and plant knowledge as well as plant husbandry skills It requires someone with experience, who can work methodically on their own whilst showing initiative; they will report directly to the owner.
The sole gardener will oversee and develop a maintenance programme for all areas of the garden including the main garden, kitchen garden, pool garden, outer garden and terraces. They will be responsible for the general garden maintenance will include –flowerbed preparation and maintenance, weeding; pruning, lawn care, perennial, climber and shrub management; fruit pruning and training; orchard management; topiary and hedge management; dividing and maintaining different borders, overall garden development. He / She will monitor plants for pest and disease, ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and have a proactive approach in ensuring the garden is looking its best at all times.
The family are looking for a skilled and experienced gardener who has good interpersonal and social skills, is proactive, loyal, a hard worker, gets on well with children and is reliable and trustworthy. A strong eye for detail and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload is imperative. He / She will be self-motivated, able to work methodically on their own and show initiative. Additional non horticultural responsibilities will include pool management - ensure the swimming pool is managed appropriately and kept clean and tidy. As well as dealing with external contractors where necessary.
Applicants will have excellent horticultural knowledge and ideally hold a horticultural qualification, experience of working in a large garden and the knowledge of seasonal variations. Experience with using and basic maintenance of garden machinery is required as well as a driving licence.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful garden with overall management of the maintenance programme/requirements.
SALARY: £28,000 – 35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Kingston Upon Thames
JOB No: EC25614
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Garden Maintenance Operative
Garden Maintenance Operative required
Job Ref ADV293
Blue Star Gardens was established in 1994, originally servicing the construction landscaping sector before concentrating on grounds maintenance. Our services cover the South East, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, South London and areas of Hampshire and Berkshire.
The successful applicant will be part of a small team, based near Burgess Hill, looking after communal gardens for property management companies in the south of England.
Each driver is allocated a group of gardens which they must maintain, ensuring the maintenance is carried out to the necessary standard, that a good working relationship is developed with the Estate Manager, and the homeowners, and that the garden is developed within the confines of each properties budget requirements.
To facilitate this, the company will provide a company van with all tools and equipment, a company telephone and in-house training covering the specific machinery used and the tasks expected to be carried out in each garden.
Blue Star is looking for outgoing, personable people who are able to work with a degree of autonomy once training is completed. We allocate each garden to a gardener for the duration of the contract and as a result need applicants who will view the garden as an ongoing project to be worked with and enhanced. Experience and industry qualifications are highly regarded but not essential A full UK Driver’s licence is essential
The post attracts an industry competitive salary, company pension, 32 days holiday per annum including bank holidays, an active T.O.I.L. system and, on top of weekly CPD from our two qualified horticultural lecturers, the opportunity for college training leading to formal R.H.S. qualifications.
Position reference GMO3
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: up to £25K depending on experience
COVID-19 considerations: Interviews may be held remotely depending on government guidelines at the time.
Landscaper Team Leader
Landscaper Team Leader required
Job Ref ADV294
We require a highly organised, well presented, self-motivated individual with excellent landscape knowledge and experience who is capable of leading teams to create high-end gardens.
Key tasks:
-Using organisational and communication skills to lead and manage teams to ensure high levels of morale and productivity
- Ensuring the team deliver a high quality of workmanship covering all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, groundworks and fencing
-Applying a commercial understanding to the operation and using this understanding to work with budgets and drive efficiency
-Working with designs and plans to ensure accuracy. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for designers
-Managing the team safely and effectively across a broad range of tasks including: Digging, rotavating, paving, brickwork, rendering, planting, mulching, using machinery and other related tasks
-Providing a responsive and professional service to our customers and delivering effective communication. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for customers when on site
-Dealing promptly with issues arising and escalating them immediately to the company owner
-To promote and comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policies and procedures
-The role will involve driving and travel into London and other areas in the South, applicants must therefore have a full, clean driving licence and the ability to be mobile and flexible with hours
Responsibilities:
-Ensuring projects are organised and sufficiently resourced with appropriate amounts of labour, supplies, tools and equipment
-Ensuring jobs are completed to agreed timescales
-Ensuring excellent customer care is delivered at all times
-All company vehicles, tools, equipment and property
-All client property
-All plant, vehicle and tool hire
-Correct issue and use of PPE at all times
-Data protection for all company and client information
-Health & Safety compliance
-Behaving as an ambassador for our company, protecting our image and reputation and being a role model for other employees
Required Experience:
-Minimum 5 years of experience in hard and soft landscaping
-Proven experience in leading and managing teams and a commercial understanding
-Excellent organisation & problem-solving capabilities
-Able to demonstrate that they can be continuously assertive, proactive and self-starting
-Full UK driving licence
-Excellent communication and client care skills
-Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice
Sales Executive
Sales Executive required
Job Ref B006
Our client is one of the leading suppliers of ornamental plants to the domestic and commercial landscaping market. As a result of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their team and currently have a vacancy for an experienced sales executive. This position can be office based or home-based dependent on circumstances, some regional travel will also be required.
The right candidate will need to have good plant knowledge and an understanding of the landscape supply market. Good communication, planning, administration and IT skills are also essential as is the ability to be a self-starter.
This role will involve dealing with customers on a daily basis in person, over the phone and via e-mail and will involve pricing enquiries, prospecting for new business and developing existing business in an agreed geographical area.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic and successful company and to develop their career and skills within the horticultural industry.
Competitive remuneration package available including a company car / car allowance.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- To adopt and grow a base of existing amenity accounts.
- To price incoming enquires from customers.
- To process orders accordingly and efficiently.
- To follow up outstanding quotations and negotiate orders.
- Assist with generating new business and insure smooth adoption.
- Work to and record targets as required.
- Meet with clients and suppliers both on and off site in the UK & abroad as required.
- Contacting suppliers for prices and information.
- Handling queries & complaints.
- Gathering and sharing product and market information.
If this Sales Executive vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Sales Executive 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 Sales Executive vacancy will have been unsuccessful.