Sole Gardener - Live In - EC5947 - this position has now been filled
A very attractive opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Sole Gardener to take own responsibility for a beautiful private garden in Suffolk, on a live-in permanent basis. The position would suit a physically fit and knowledgeable gardener with demonstrable experience at Head/Senior level. Applicants must have excellent horticultural knowledge, and preferably, academic horticultural qualifications at Level 3 or above. The opportunity exists for a housekeeper to take on some part-time work and as such, suitable couples are encouraged to apply.
The 25-acre private home comprises a well-established formal garden of approximately 5-acres, surrounded by 20-acres of fields and paddocks that are utilised and managed by local farmers on short-term lets. The 5-acre formal garden includes spring and summer herbaceous beds/borders, an espalier tree-lined frontage, a rose garden, kitchen garden, expansive lawns, hedges and a 1.5-acre orchard. The garden houses a large polytunnel which will require some tidying before its full potential is realised. The large perimeter hedges are cut by a local farmer, though the internal hedges are extensive and managed by the Sole Gardener and property owner over the course of a full week, twice annually.
Applicants should hold a recognised academic horticultural qualification at Level 3 or above and/or extensive experience at Senior/Head/Sole Gardener level on horticulturally-diverse private estates. Possession of spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be beneficial, and a full UK driving licence essential. The Sole Gardener should be competent with the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and will instinctively adhere to excellent health and safety standards at all times.
Suitable candidates must be able to confidently and autonomously manage all aspects of the above whilst maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, attention to detail and efficiency. The property owner is a keen gardener and enjoys pruning the roses as well as working on other aspects of the garden when time allows. For this reason, it is particularly important that applicants are friendly in character, positive in outlook, presentable and sociable, genuinely passionate about their trade and sensitive to the considerations associated with working and living on a private property/home.
While the owner is realistic about the work load, the applicant must be proactive and able to work unsupervised and to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and to make positive suggestions as to work schedules and maintenance.
The Sole Gardener should be flexible insofar as estate gardening is concerned, i.e. be able to manage/assist with common minor estate duties such as taking care of the owner’s two Spaniels when they are away, and other such duties as they arise.
This position is offered with a two-bedroom cottage, suitable for a couple or small family (pets are welcome within reason). The cottage benefits from its own private garden at the front and rear, including access to the 1.5-acre orchard. The cottage is provided free of charge in addition to the generous salary. The Sole Gardener will also have use of their own area of kitchen garden, if desired.
SALARY: £25,000 - £27,500 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Suffolk
JOB No: EC5947
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Eco-Gardener - J237
Our client has an established garden design and maintenance company. They offer imaginative bespoke designs, considered planting plans and efficient construction management, offering a truly dedicated service.
Each project they undertake is unique, and they aim to provide the very best skilled craftsmen for each job.
They work with a select group of passionate, knowledgeable and hard-working contractors who provide the perfect tailormade team to make every project truly special.
Job Description :
The Experienced Gardener will be responsible for carrying on the company ethos in the ongoing maintenance of the gardens, looking after their VIP clients. These include large, high-end gardens in the Hertfordshire area. Specifically Berkhamstead, Chipperfield, Ashridge and St. Albans. You will work both independently and within a small team.
The person appointed will have the following key responsibilities:
- All aspects of garden maintenance, such as weeding, pruning, planting, maintenance of irrigation and bed and border work.
- Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required.
- Liaising with clients, updating them on the work being undertaken and making recommendations on ideas to improve and develop their garden.
- The company encourage as 'green ' a possible approach to our gardens, so no spraying chemicals- we encourage our clients to use organic approaches to plant care (knowledge of this may well be useful).
The Candidate
Candidates must have excellent horticultural and plant knowledge combined with good practical skills and ideally a formal horticultural qualification. Candidates will also be honest, self-motivated, reliable, and able to plan ahead and have a friendly yet professional approach with clients and excellent communication. A discerning eye for detail is essential as well as a positive ‘can do’ attitude to your work.
This position could also suit a newly qualified gardener or career-changer who perhaps has completed a course such as Hort Level 2 or similar but may be lacking in experience.
It is an amazing opportunity for them to learn from the best and really throw themselves into their chosen career. An ability to absorb knowledge is a huge plus. You never stop learning in the garden!
The most important thing is that they are extremely passionate about their work, they need to have a real love for horticulture.
A full driving licence and your own transport will be required.
The position will be for an initial six month contract on a Self Employed basis. At the end of this six month period there will be a review.
If this Eco-Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Live Out - C995 - This position has noe been filled
A great opportunity has arisen for a Garden Maintenance Team Leader to join an established company located to the west of Etchingham, Kent. The company has been in business for over 30 years - a testament to their continued provision of quality service in the gardening and landscape construction industry.
The company now requires a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to work alongside and supervise two existing maintenance gardeners. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and/or considerable experience, have good horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills, experience with a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment and will be used to working within a team and on their own initiative.
The role will predominantly involve supervising two assistant gardeners and tending to numerous, primarily domestic gardens on a scheduled, rotational basis. The role will include the maintenance and ongoing development of a 5-acre Sussex garden, designed by Jo Gibbons. A driving licence is essential as you will be sharing the driving duties each day. You will be required to assist with various one-off projects on a full-time basis during the winter months, which will ensure your continued year-round employment.
Applicants will need to be competent with a range of garden machinery (and basic maintenance thereof) as you will be expected to undertake duties including hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, and be willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise. Competence with back-pack sprayers and a spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desired.
Applicants must be conscientious and well presented as interaction with property owners on site will be necessary. Candidates will be diplomatic and have a positive in approach to the management of gardeners in training, be flexible in their approach to work, physically fit and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Uniforms are provided. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is your own car for travel to and from the rural yard. The business shuts down between Christmas and New Year.
SALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Etchingham, Sussex
JOB No: C995
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Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC5921 - this position has now been filled
Experienced Gardener required
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified gardener to play a key role in a beautiful private garden, designed by Arne Maynard. The renowned garden designer continues to work with the property owners with a view to creating a stunning and unique garden. This opportunity would suit a keen hands-on horticulturist with demonstrable experience in a similar role in a private estate garden.
The property encompasses 40-acres in total, with formal garden areas comprising a large orchard, kitchen garden, yew topiary, parterres, pleached beech trees, a large pond with water features, expansive lawns, mature trees and mixed/herbaceous borders throughout.
The successful applicant will join an existing small garden team and will be jointly responsible for maintaining the formal garden areas whilst ensuring implementation of new designs, alongside the garden team, to a high standard. The opportunity to assist with maintenance of the wider estate exists where necessary, which provides variation to the work and the opportunity to learn new skills.
Applicants should possess an academic horticultural qualification; ideally at RHS level 2 or above, spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and/or extensive hands-on experience in large private gardens. The ideal candidate will have good technical gardening knowledge including species-specific pruning techniques, knowledge of seasonal garden management considerations, good plant identification skills, competence with a range of garden tools and machinery, and good physical fitness.
The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail, will work to a consistently high standard and will be self-motivated whilst being able to adopt a flexible approach to their work. The ability to undertake basic machinery maintenance would be beneficial but is not essential.
A full UK driving licence and your own transport are required in order to commute to and from work as the property is located rurally. A positive attitude and good sense of humour are essential, as the wellbeing of the team and general atmosphere on the estate are important to owners and existing employees.
SALARY: £25,000 (Live out)
LOCATION: Romsey, Hampshire
JOB No: EC5921
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Grower Supervisor - J582 - This position has now been filled
Grower Supervisor required
Our client is a specialist Clematis and Climber producer which also produces a large range of Fuchsias, Evergreen, Shrubs and Fruit Bushes producing in excess of 5 million units, over 15 acres of glasshouses and tunnels over 4 sites. They have a dedicated propagation unit producing over 3 million units supplying most of the supermarkets and multiples. They are currently seeking 2 Grower Supervisors to cover the propagation unit and hardy nursery stock unit.
Do you have experience in production horticulture and knowledge of growing principles?
Are you self motivated and happy to carry out instruction?
Can you work independently with good attention to detail?
Key points
- Maintaining Glasshouse environments and recording data
- Crop trimming and spacing as required
- Mixing and applying feeds and checking nutrient levels
- Monitoring for P&D and reporting to the Technical Manager
- Supervision of cultural staff
Must haves
- Knowledge of growing principles including irrigation and crop protection
- Qualification in production horticulture
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
- A positive attitude with good team leadership skills
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Gardening Department Head - B604
Our client is fast expanding and one of the leaders in garden centre retailing. They pride themselves in offering an inspirational approach to retailing giving a creative point of difference in the market, offering style and innovation to encourage loyalty and customer satisfaction. A vacancy has arisen for a Gardening Department Head to join the team.
Do you have an outgoing personality confident to pass on product knowledge?
Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you passionate about customer service?
Key points
- Replenishment of stock within the department
- Providing a good level of housekeeping and general maintenance
- Merchandising effectively to maximise sales
- Working as part of a dedicated team of staff
- Maintaining accurate stock control at all times
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of garden sundries
- The ability to supervise and inspire a team of staff
- Excellent retailing standards
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach
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Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC5887 - this position has been filled
An enthusiastic and hands-on Skilled Gardener is required to maintain and manage the gardens of a beautiful private Estate situated in the South of Wales.
Our client is a privately owned, 15-acre listed historic garden, where a stream tumbles through the garden passing unusual shrubs and trees, beneath arched bridges built in the eighteenth century. It pours into the calm and reflective ponds, over cascades, alongside spectacular borders within the round walled garden, through the extensive lawns. A greenhouse is on site and the lavish herbaceous borders are complimented by wildflower meadows and striking displays in vast urns and troughs.
The Skilled Gardener will have a hands-on role in the daily care and continuous development of the garden. They will be someone who takes pride in their work and will maintain the garden to an excellent horticultural standard. The garden is open by appointment between April and October to groups as well as one day per year for the National Garden Scheme and hosts a Rare Plant Fair. The owner meets and leads the guided tours of the garden and the prospective Skilled Gardener will accompany the owner with groups of 20 or more. The greenhouse is used for propagation of plants for the house, therefore experience in propagation from cuttings and seeds to provide summer bedding, container and house plants would be essential.
The ideal candidate will have an academic horticultural qualification (ideally to a level 3) and excellent plant identifications skills. He / She will be able to identify a wide range of plants, pests and diseases, together with knowledge of their requirements to thrive. A minimum of 10 years of gardening experience is desired including charge of planting and maintaining herbaceous borders, ornamental containers, shrubs and trees in arboreta and pruning. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, physically fit and willing to work autonomously. PA1 and PA6 chemical application for pest, disease and weed control and CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certificates will be required as well as a full driving licence.
He / She should be prepared to work outside in all weathers observing health and safety at all times, have the determination and drive to get a job done and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. The willingness to mow and mulch and the ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of a full range of garden machinery such as Kubota tractor and trailer, John Deere ride on mower, Honda pedestrian mower, leaf blower, strimmer, chain and pole saws is essential.
A 2-bed cottage will be available from April 2019 on the Estate for a rental fee of £250 per annum. All bills including council tax will be the responsibility of the tenant. Occasional weekend work to water /ventilate the greenhouse would be required when the owners are travelling. Holiday entitlement is twenty-eight days per year including Public and Bank Holidays.
This is an excellent opportunity and would suit someone with existing National Trust or RHS experience to manage a beautiful and diverse garden.
SALARY: Circa £25,000 (Live in)
LOCATION: South Wales
JOB No: EC5887
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Garden Centre Assistant Manager - T471
Our client has a family run Garden Centre which has won many industry awards through the GCA. They are proud to promote their rich tradition and history, offering the customer an extensive variety of services and departments with a fantastic range of top quality products. They are currently seeking a Garden Centre Assistant Manager who will assist in taking the centre to the next level.
Can you develop a strong team who are passionate in all they do?
Are you focused to achieve and deliver the highest standards of retailing?
Are you an inspirational leader with excellent communication skills?
Key points
- To ensure the centre operates profitably and efficiently
- To provide the best possible experience, quality and service for the customer
- To listen to ideas and encourage staff at all times
- To ensure high standards of merchandising and replenishment
- To maintain a good level of housekeeping throughout
Must haves
- Previous retail management experience
- A good understanding KPI’s
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Be passionate to provide a first class customer service
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Assistant Manager - Garden Services - ADV250 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Title: Garden Services Assistant Manager
Reporting to: Directors and other Garden Services Managers
Location: London - North - based in Kentish Town NW5
·You will be required to work at sites where the Boma is carrying out work and at The Boma Garden Centre Islip Street London NW5 2DL
Description of role:
·You will be part of the Garden Services Management Team who are responsible for managing both our Regular and Once-Off garden maintenance services.
·You will be required to communicate directly with clients and to convert enquiries into confirmed business by visiting gardens to meet with clients to discuss their requirements and to sell the Boma’s services.
·To plan and quote for soft landscaping projects and garden maintenance plans
·To work with our Team Leaders and Gardeners to ensure we deliver a high quality service and product.
·To establish regular communication and successful relationships with our clients to ensure they value our service.
·You will be involved in Health and Safety at the Boma and responsibility for ensuring our staff are operating in a safe environment.
·You will be involved in the maintenance and upkeep of our tools and staff training.
Skills & experience required:
·Excellent soft-landscaping and plant knowledge, including pruning techniques
·Ability to quote and present your works to clients
·Ability to manage, train and motivate staff by achieving the respect of your colleagues
·Good organisational and operational skills
·Exceptional planning skills and communication, particularly forward thinking/planning to anticipate and prevent problems from occurring
·Creating systems to improve work processes
·Ability to patiently multi-task when required, to move between jobs to ensure quality is being achieved and problems are avoided and resolved
·Ability to find solutions and implement them
·Acceptance of responsibility by creating an environment where problems are resolved through training
·Good presentation skills and relationship management with clients
·Good IT skills
Essential requirements:
·Extensive knowledge of and passion for plants
·Leadership qualities
·Work under pressure – not time sensitive
·Genuinely hard-working!
·A positive, happy and flexible attitude
·Accept responsibility and the willingness to find solutions
·The ability to work and share in a team environment
·Desire to constantly learn more about your profession and to improve yourself
·Full clean driver’s licence valid in the UK
Hours of Duty: 5 days per week (which may include occasional weekend work)
Nursery Team Leader - D056
Our client has a Wholesale Nursery established over many years providing a convenient way to buy a vast range of top quality plants. Their mission is to provide a service tailored to the clients needs and prioritise regardless of the size of the order. They are currently seeking a Nursery Team Leader to support the team in all daily duties.
Can you maintain a good level of plant husbandry?
Do you enjoy working as part of a sales team?
Can you provide a good level of customer service?
Key points
- Producing and maintaining a wide range of plants
- Providing a service tailored to the individual needs of each client
- Pest & disease control as and when required
- Administration duties and helping in other areas as and when required
Must haves
- Excellent crop husbandry skills
- A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
- Good computer skills ideally Growmaster or other nursery software
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
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