Indoor Department Manager
Our client, a highly commended, family-run Garden Centre in South Staffordshire, with five stores and 35 years in the garden industry, is seeking an Indoor Department Manager to join the team. They take pride in creating a family-like, supportive and motivating culture, listening and responding to honest feedback from their team members. With lots of exciting changes and developments happening, this is a fantastic time to join the team and grow with them.
We are are searching for an experienced, forward-looking and dynamic person to join their team as an Indoor Department Manager - looking after the indoor & lifestyle products, including garden furniture, gifts, Christmas decorations, clothing, outdoor decor and home styling. The total turnover of the Indoor department is £2.8 million, with expected growth to reach £4 million. We’re looking for someone who has the enthusiasm and drive to develop their talents with us so you can grow with the business. The Centre takes real pride in creating a family like, supportive and motivating culture based on feedback, recognition and honesty for team members and need someone who can meet and encourage this.
Key responsibilities:
- Delivering exceptional customer service and achieving great sales through service.
- Giving your team a helping hand wherever required.
- Managing and inspiring a team of roughly 15 team members.
- Stock management. Buying new products, working closely with existing suppliers and our other stores to get the most out of our retail space. You will have the freedom to develop your own product ranges and categories.
- Controlling stock placement and merchandising products for the best sales.
- You’ll spend plenty of time on the shop floor, working alongside your team and other managers setting the pace and inspiring commerciality.
- You’ll be encouraged and supported to create the Midlands best Christmas displays and themes.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a knowledge of general retail operations and EPOS systems.
- Have the passion to understand the business from shop floor sales to back office jobs.
- Have a proactive, practical and flexible attitude towards the role. Clearly identifying priorities for the business and your team.
Benefits:
- An environment to express, learn and develop your skills. You’ll get the flexibility to try new products and new layout designs if this is something you are passionate about.
- A company pension scheme, bonus schemes, 20% staff discount, long service awards, chances for development across the group and lots more.
- Security, support and knowledge from years of experience. The team includes members from all aspects of retail experience and lots having been with the organisation for many years.
The role is full-time, working 4 days per week, 9:00am ‘til 6:00pm, in addition to alternate weekends.
SALARY: Up To £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: STAFFORDSHIRE
JOB No: J295
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Gardener
We are looking for an experienced Gardener with 2-4 years+ experience with a salary up to £36,000 DOE (more junior candidates are also encouraged to apply).
We are a family business looking for an enthusiastic gardener for a fantastic career opportunity.
Emmet Foy ltd offers high quality horticultural services to commercial and residential clients across the South Midlands / Chilterns area.
Location: Oxon, Bucks, Northamptonshire, Warks
Whether you are new to the sector and keen to support gardening and grounds maintenance activities; or are more experienced in the industry and able to service our portfolio of private gardens and estates, as well develop gardens with design projects - we want to hear from you.
Private estate / residential gardening and Commercial grounds maintenance to include:
- Soft landscaping / planting
- Grass cutting
- Meadow work
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Tree and hedge work
- Landscaping projects
Suitable candidate:
- Proactive and reliable
- Friendly and professional
- Physically fit
- Excellent attention to detail
- Keen to learn and progress
Desirable:
- Good plant ID
- PA1/6 Spraying
- Chainsaw license
- Full UK driving license
Pay & Benefits:
Junior rates 1+ yrs experience (£24k – £26k)
Senior rates 2/3+ yrs experience (£28k – £30k)
Experienced/Skilled roles 3/4 yrs+ experience (£32k – £36k)
PLUS:
- Company vehicle
- Bonus scheme
- Opportunities for paid training (chainsaws, spraying etc)
Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30 - 16.30 with paid lunch
- Overtime available
Sub-contract position available.
Apply or for more information send an email with CV to info@emmetfoy.co.uk
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Garden Team Leader
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced garden team leader to join the landscaping division - garden care team of a well-established and highly regarded independent garden centre in West London. This full-time, permanent role involves maintaining and caring for private domestic gardens, ensuring they remain beautiful and well-kept year-round.
The garden centre is award-winning and known for its exceptional service, thriving gardening department, and friendly, professional team. This role offers the chance to lead by example, supervising one other gardener while performing hands-on garden maintenance to the highest standard.
The Role:
As a Garden Team Leader, you will:
- Provide high-quality garden care and maintenance for domestic properties in West London.
- Supervise and support a fellow gardener, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
- Deliver excellent customer service, advising clients on best practices for their gardens.
- Work with precision and attention to detail to maintain gardens to a high standardKey Skills & Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about gardening, knowledgeable about plants, and dedicated to delivering exceptional results, with:✔️ Minimum 2 years’ experience in private gardens or a professional gardening company.
✔️ Strong plant knowledge and excellent pruning skills.
✔️ A full, valid driver’s license (essential for the role).
✔️ Reliability, strong work ethic, and a team-player mindset.
✔️ Excellent time management and organisational skills.
✔️ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.If you have a keen eye for detail, a love for horticulture, and a proactive approach to garden care, we’d love to hear from you!
SALARY: Up To £34,000
LOCATION: West London
JOB No: W355
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Landscape Manager
Landscape Manager Required
Job ref: ADV546
Concept work on The Shuttleworth Botanic Garden (SBG) in the Isle of Man started in
2011. The early years have allowed us to identify key elements and objectives that will
enable the accomplishment of this ambitious, international botanical landscape project.
While still in its infancy, the garden is now entering an exciting period of development.
Our botanical landscapes will provide areas in which to:
- showcase and conserve plants from temperate biomes around the world;
- study genetic diversity and the effects of climate change on plants; and
- provide fantastic educational and recreational opportunities for a wide range of
people.
Several large landscape construction projects are underway involving earth moving and
the creation of large, natural rock and water features. At the same time, other significant
landscape areas are being designed.
A new position of Landscape Manager is required to support this fundamental phase of
project implementation. Our landscapes take considerable time and care to create and
require specialist skills and dedication in our team. As Landscape Manager you will
commit to this diverse, long-term project and play an important part in realising the vision
of creating a globally recognised botanic garden in the Isle of Man.
You will hold a relevant academic qualification at level 5 (HND) or at degree level. You will
have a minimum of seven years’ experience in notable landscape, botanic or garden
projects where you have demonstrated drive and determination to succeed, willingness
to meet challenges, dynamic problem solving and proactive work planning.
The Landscape Manager needs to have a genuine passion for their work, plants and
landscapes. An inquisitive mind, attention to detail and the ability to innovate will allow
you to succeed in this role and help to develop the project and colleagues.
As a manager at the SBG, getting the best from your team and sound judgement are
important attributes. Good communication skills and the ability to lead, mentor and
inspire colleagues are essential.
The SBG offers fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development,
achievement and experience. A strong element of legacy is associated with this position
that will last well into the future, both in terms of personal achievement and contributing
to a major new botanic garden. Whether you specialise in large landscape construction,
are passionate about plants and nature or mentoring and sharing your knowledge with
others, base your future career with us.
A generous salary coupled with an annual allowance leave of 25 days per year, plus all
statutory holidays, are available for the right candidate.
The Isle of Man is a special place to live and work and offers a rich blend of outdoor and
sporting activities as well as cultural and social events. National and international events
take place on the island each year that attract visitors from all over the world. Above all
else, the island is a tranquil place to take your time and appreciate life.
This role requires regular hand on involvement throughout the seasons as well as the ability to attend to administration, after Good communication skills and the ability to lead, mentor and inspire colleagues are essential.
Please apply with a letter of application and your CV to andrewjinglis@outlook.com.
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Gardener
Gardener Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our gardening team here at Carlton Towers, to help tend and develop our gardens.
Carlton Towers is an historic stately home and one of Yorkshire’s premier wedding, corporate, film location and event venues, and we pride ourselves on offering a first-class experience for all our visitors – our grounds are an essential part of that offering.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and personable individual willing to apply themselves flexibly to a range of tasks, ensuring a high standard of presentation is maintained. The role will also include interaction with visitors, so you must be well presented and have good communication skills. The role will necessitate working outside in a range of weather conditions.
We have a small vineyard too, set within our walled garden, which is a unique space – an aesthetically pleasing garden for visitors, with vines, roses, fruit trees, blackcurrants and herbs. The role will also involve assisting in maintaining the vines and keeping this area looking good, for which full training will be given.
Across the year there will be a range of jobs, but at times there will be a concentration on the basic maintenance tasks of grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming etc. We need someone willing and able to stick to such tasks, reliably and competently, working with an eye for detail and professionalism.
We are a small friendly team and with lots going on, Carlton Towers is a great place to work and gain experience. Please have a look at our website for further information http://carltontowers.co.uk
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
Salary: £29,000
Gardener Main Duties (Full job spec available on application)
- Cutting and maintaining lawns using a variety of hand and ride-on mowers
- Edging grass areas
- Strimming grass areas and weeds
- Hedge and shrub trimming
- Pruning roses
- Weeding beds and borders
- Maintaining tools and equipment in the correct and safe manner
- Keeping the Head Gardener informed of equipment breakdowns or malfunctions
- Keeping garden buildings clean, tidy and safe
Requirements
- Recognised horticultural qualification
- Relevant experience
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
- Be self-motivated and happy to work alone
- Flexibility re days worked to cover for holiday etc.
- Conscientious and hard working
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Living Wall Maintenance Technician
Our client specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of green roofs, living walls, blue roofs, and roof top garden landscaping for both domestic and public settings. The client is now seeking an experienced Living Wall Maintenance Technician to ensuring all gardens remain healthy and kept to a high standard.
Job Description:
Candidates will work with a supervisor across various London sites, with the occasional travel required outside of the city. They will be assisting with living wall maintenance and ensuring correct planting schemes are implemented. They will also be responsible for ongoing maintenance, including pruning, feeding, and replacing plants as needed. A key part of the role involves monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems, checking for faults, and ensuring efficient operation. Previous knowledge of irrigation systems is highly desirable. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a passion for horticulture and green infrastructure.
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with living walls or a strong horticultural background with 2–3 years of relevant experience. This role offers clear progression opportunities, with the potential to advance into a Living Wall Supervisor position for those who demonstrate success and hold a valid UK driver's licence. Previous experience with living walls is highly beneficial, and horticultural qualifications are desirable. Additionally, familiarity with irrigation systems would be a strong advantage.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary;
- Work hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday;
- Full training provided, including IPAF, PASMA, and harness qualification;
- Uniform and hand tools provided;
- Opportunity to progress to a supervisory role with a van and maintenance round;
- A chance to be part of an exciting, fast-growing industry with many opportunities.
SALARY: £31,000
LOCATION: London
JOB No: J895
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Hard Landscape Foreman - London
Hard Landscape Foreman - London sought for our client, an established company operating from West London specialising in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens. They have won a number of industry awards for their work and unique designs which often incorporate specialist materials and features requiring the highest standard of workmanship. They currently have a vacancy for a Hard LandscapeForeman to join the team.
Job Description:
Expansion of the company requires the strengthening of the delivery teams on site with the appointment of an additional Hard Landscape Foreman for projects predominantly in and around London. Your role will be to create and maintain a positive and pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication, and safety. The person appointed will be part of a small team of landscapers working on individual projects. Your duties will include:
- Execute the installation of various hardscape elements, such as patios, walkways and outdoor structures, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications.
- Interpret and follow blueprints, plans, and specifications to accurately implement hardscape designs.
- Prepare job sites by grading, leveling, and clearing debris. Ensure proper drainage solutions are implemented where necessary.
- Collaborate with other team members, including landscape foreman and project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their preferences, provide updates on project progress, and address any concerns or questions.
- Operate and maintain various landscaping equipment and tools, such as compactors, saws, and other machinery used in hardscape installation.
- Maintain accurate records of project details, including materials used, time spent, and any variations from the original plan.
- Ensure that site operations are carried out in accordance with the company’s health and safety policy.
Key Skills:
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Hard Landscaper, with a strong portfolio showcasing completed hardscape projects.
- Proficient in operating landscaping equipment and tools.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and design plans.
- Strong physical fitness and stamina to perform manual labour in various weather conditions.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
SALARY: Up To £45,000 DOE
LOCATION: West London
JOB No: H599
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Gardener
Gardener Required
Job ref: ADV544
Lightwater Plants are looking for a Gardener (Maintenance and Soft Landscaping) to join our growing team. Applicants for this position must have previous experience and good horticultural and plant knowledge. Ability to use various tools and machinery a plus, but not essential. Our diverse range of clients are situated throughout London, and include shops, high-end residential gardens, offices, co-working spaces, restaurants, markets, and private members clubs. The role will be primarily based in Central London, and 4 days a month at one of our client’s sites in Brighton.
The Job:
- Watering and maintaining plants, this includes pruning, feeding, re-potting, and treating for pests and diseases
- Installing (planting) new plant displays, both exterior and interior
- Liaising with clients on-site to discuss any queries or issues
- Reporting on the condition of plant displays to Head Office
- Working with the team and individually
- Scheduling your time to efficiently complete tasks
The Benefits:
- £29,000 - £32,000 per annum salary
- 20 days holiday, plus all bank holidays
- Pension benefits
- Overtime pay
- Discretionary end of year bonus
- Company parties and events
- Training and development opportunities
- Company Van (conditional basis)
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
The Requirements:
- A clean UK driving licence
- Experience of driving in London
- Able to start at 6/7am
- A smartphone
- Good communication skills
- Professional and approachable manner with colleagues and clients
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Usual working day 7am – 3pm
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Experienced Gardener
Experienced Gardener Required
Job Ref: ADV543
A hard-working, committed, reliable, competent and fit experienced gardener required to maintain mature historic garden.
Finlaystone Estate by the river Clyde has 10 acres of gardens which are open to the public. Key features are the extensive sloping lawns overlooking the Clyde, an array of Rhododendron and azalias, trees and shrubs, a long herbaceous border and a walled garden with a variety of fruit and vegetables and decorative planting.
The right person can maintain this with some volunteer help and guidance and support from the owner.
Key attributes will ideally be:
Solid horticultural experience plus desire to learn more. Experience in a similar setting to cope with all tasks needed to maintain a mature garden
Reliable timekeeper
Ability to work alone with good initiative (ie light management from the owner)
Need to be fit to do a range of tasks including heavy work, hedge cutting, strimming, mowing, pruning, planting , mulching, spraying, composting. Understanding of plants, vegetables, fruit, trees, shrubs, greenhouse propagation and lawn care.
Competent to use and look after range of garden machinery
Ideally holds a PA1/PA6 knapsack spraying certificate
Candidates without the full range of experience will be considered if they have the right general background and attitude.
Remuneration will depend on experience. There will be some seasonality in the hours worked.
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Lead Gardener
Lead Gardener Required
Job Ref: ADV542
Are you an experienced gardener and enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for sustainable, organic, and pesticide-free produce? Are you also skilled in contributing to an estate-wide initiative for delivering high-quality, sustainable produce sold directly to a local market?
Coastal Highland Estate, spanning 14,000 acres on the northeast corner of the Morvern peninsula, welcomes an individual eager to immerse themselves in delivering something great and becoming a core part of delivering on our ethical vision of quality and sustainable produce. Our estate boasts an extensive array of elements including green energy production, self-catering properties, environmental projects, extensive hill grounds with deer stalking, a restaurant, a productive walled garden, a tenanted working livestock farm with a small in-house herd of Highland cattle, and more.
As Lead Gardener at Kingairloch Estate, you will be responsible for managing the day to day running of all aspects of the walled garden to include:
- Day to day care and maintenance of herbaceous borders, box hedging, grass, cut flower patch, vegetable garden, fruit trees, fruit cages, rose borders and poly tunnel
- Planning, growing, maintenance and harvesting of produce from the garden
- Washing and packing of produce from the garden for the main house, guest veg boxes or the boathouse restaurant
- Inputting on and working to improve the wider estate policies alongside the existing estate team
- To act as a point of contact for visitors to the estate and the garden in particular, representing Kingairloch Estate in a friendly and professional manner
- To care for the soil using organic and sustainable farming practices
- To provide knowledge, input and advice relating to all aspects of the garden
- Responsibility for an agreed annual programme of maintenance work in order to maintain the garden to the agreed standard
- Responsibility for maintaining accurate records and accounts as required
- Adhering to all estate policies and procedures
- Any other duties as agreed with your line manager
In return the estate will offer you an attractive package including accommodation, if required in this wonderful location, or allowances if travelling to site. Additional support will be available from the in-house estate team as and when required for larger projects or developments. Being situated in a remote area, a driving license is necessary, and applicants are expected to possess a certain level of independence and resilience.
The estate and its surroundings offer stunning beauty, the peninsula itself is often hailed as “the best-kept secret in Scotland.” Kingairloch is a haven for diverse wildlife, birds, and flora throughout the year, situated on Loch a’ Choire, providing opportunities for wild swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Additionally, outdoor pursuits such as walking, and mountain biking are easily accessible.
Apply Today: Lead Gardener - Kingairloch
Express your interest and embark on a unique adventure by sending your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: Rebecca Mackellar rebecca@kingairloch.scot
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