Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
Job Ref ADV507
Reports to: Owner and Garden Designer.
Line management responsibility: assistant or part-time gardeners, contractors.Budget responsibility: day-to-day expenses, petty cash purchases and similar.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, RHS Level 1, 2 or 3, HND, OND, City & Guilds.
- At least three years relevant experience in horticulture together with 1 year’s proven supervisory experience, together with comprehensive plant knowledge.
- Clear understanding of the relevant Health and Safety legislation, formal training in manual handling and risk assessment, a valid driving licence.
A sole gardener is sought for an exciting role on this newly developing project in Cheshire. The site consists of approximately four acres of gardens surrounding the main house, and includes parterres, pools, terraces, wisteria walks, greenhouse/kitchen gardens, and herbaceous borders. The wider grounds include mixed native and specimen woods, wildflower meadows and the historic ‘Ladies Walk’ with pools and waterfalls.
Duties will include care of the gardens; ensuring the gardens and grounds are presented to a high standard at all times. Working with the designer to continue developing the gardens and grounds. Propagation. Control of pests, diseases and plant health. Maintenance and mowing of lawns. Keeping pathways and driveways weed free. Care and basic maintenance of garden machinery and tools, As Sole Gardener, there will occasionally be a requirement for additional duties to be carried out, which will include ad hoc caretaking and house plant care.
Applicants should ideally have 3 years’ experience in horticulture, a minimum level 2 RHS qualification, PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates and a full driving license. Chainsaw certification would be advantageous but not essential. However, we are open to hearing from all levels of experience; and would welcome a candidate with less than 3 years’ experience, should you be willing to learn and grow with the role. The role requires a self-motivated individual happy to work alone. An enhanced DBS will be required. A 40-hour week is offered on a permanent basis, with a generous salary for the ideal candidate.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone of a cheerful and positive disposition, with a ‘can and will do’ attitude, to work with this young family. The role is ideally suited to someone who is looking for a permanent and long-term post.
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Experienced Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Gardener with the enthusiasm for maintaining a beautiful garden to a high standard set east of Peterborough. The position is full time, permanent and would suit a friendly and knowledgeable all rounded gardener.
The property is a beautiful old Victorian Rectory set within 7 acres of land. The majority of the estate is paddocks without animals onsite and the 3-acre garden consists of extensive manicured lawns, a topiary garden, several mixed beds and borders, roses, hedges with one large hedge along the driveway, old established trees and new trees that were planted this year.
The owner is passionate about her garden and will work closely with the experienced gardener in putting together the plans throughout the year. The owners are a friendly and private couple and therefore, discretion is important at all times. There are two part time gardeners who will assist the experienced gardener in maintaining the garden. Their son currently lives in Cambridge and the Gardener will be expected to maintain their garden once per week for this year.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, ambitious, and physically fit as the role is hands-on. A passion for gardens and attention to detail is essential with good horticultural and plant knowledge. PA1/PA6 spray certificates and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage although training can be given. A driving licence is required for the role due to the rural locality of the estate and also a van is provided for work purposes. There is a wide range of machinery including gardening tools, vintage tractor and trailer therefore the ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role.
You will need to be organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload, have good communications skills and the ability to work alongside others. The working hours are 8 am to 4 pm with half an hour lunch but there can be some flexibility.
SALARY: £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Cambridgeshire
JOB No: EC62133
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Experienced Gardener
Experienced Gardener required
A self-motivated and skilled gardener is sought after for a private house near Woking, Surrey. The position is open to either a full-time sole gardener or on a part time basis (3 – 4 days / week) with additional help.
The property is surrounded by seven acres of garden in total, of which three acres are laid to lawns, beds, borders, yew hedging and a pond. There is also a tennis court, swimming pool, a variety of mature trees and the remaining land is grazing fields. They are in the process of building a greenhouse in the Spring.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced gardener and would suit a self-starter with detailed plant knowledge, able to maintain the current structure to a high horticultural standard and to design and execute a series of additional projects to enhance the garden over the years. Additional duties may include swimming pool maintenance and assisting with managing contractors onsite.
The gardener will be organised, plan and prioritise workload and work autonomously. If a part-timer is appointed, he or she will also manage the additional help. Applicants will ideally hold a horticultural qualification, excellent plant knowledge and previous relevant experience. Chainsaw certificates and PA1/PA6 spray certificates would be an advantage. Ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are desirable and a full UK driving licence is essential.
SALARY: £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Woking, Surrey
JOB No: EC62062
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Head Gardener
A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented horticulturist to join a stunning private estate based near Rye, East Sussex on a full-time permanent basis. This position will suit an experienced Senior Gardener looking to take the next step in their career, or an existing Head Gardener with a desire to take on the maintenance of a typical English Country style garden in order to utilise their full horticultural skill set.
Surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, the estate covers roughly 1000-acres including farmland, woodland as well as the formal gardens. The estate has been in the owner’s portfolio of properties for many decades, with the 4-acre gardens surrounding the main property featuring expansive formal lawns, herbaceous borders, seasonal bedding plants, small orchard and a vegetable garden which grows a variety of soft fruit and vegetables for the house. Also within the estate is extensive woodland featuring tranquil woodland walks as well as large, semi-commercial glasshouses which propagates a wide variety of cutting flowers for the main house as well as other produce including cacti and vegetables. In addition to the main house, the estate also features multiple other properties of which the gardens and surrounding grounds will need to be maintained.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess a recognised horticultural qualification as well as extensive experience in horticulturally diverse gardens in a private estate setting. Competence in all horticultural techniques is essential, focusing on vegetable, fruit and flower production and seasonal plant cultivation. Candidates will be expected to manage all aspects of grounds maintenance, including lawns, pathways and irrigation systems. The gardens are 100% organic therefore the implementation of innovative solutions for sustainable landscape practices are expected. This is a hands-on role so good physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors in all weathers is essential.
The estate also features beehives and a hop garden and so experience of these would be useful but not essential. Practical experience with the use and care of a full range of garden machinery is desired, with a chainsaw certification being advantageous. Applicants should be equally passionate, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals with an ability to manage a small team who have been with the property for many years. Being a private, family run estate, discretion is required at all times. This exciting vacancy would be great for someone looking to work in a beautiful part of the country and join the community making this opportunity a way of life.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, with holiday entitlement being statutory 20 days plus Bank Holidays. An offer to the successful candidate will be based on excellent reference checks as well as a DBS check.
LOCATION: Rye, East Sussex
SALARY: Up to £40,000 depending on experience
JOB No: EC62043
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Senior Gardener
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Senior Gardener has arisen within historic estate in North Suffolk. The successful candidate will be in charge of the ongoing maintenance and development of the gardens throughout the seasons, alongside a team of 2 assistant gardeners.
The Grade I listed property is encompassed by established gardens and situated within over 500 acres. The main gardens feature a 4-acre walled garden which includes herbaceous borders, rose bushes, a variety of beds, topiary, box and hornbeam hedging, crinkle crankle wall, espalier wall, large green house, vegetable garden and cutting garden. Additionally, there is a furth 4 acres of parkland, featuring a variety of woodland beds alongside a mixture of young and mature trees.
The key focus for the Senior Gardener will be to increase the overall standards within the gardens, to a greater horticultural standard, while leading the small team. The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and experienced gardener, with extensive plant knowledge, able to properly care for herbaceous boarders, an eye for detail, and have demonstratable experience within a similar setting. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a positive and approachable attitude, with the ability to manage their own workload throughout the seasons. Relevant horticultural qualifications are desirable but not essential, alongside the addition of industry related tickets such as PA1/PA6 spraying.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Gardener who is searching for a long-term position to implement their skills, while developing an established garden and seeking the opportunity to develop their leadership experience. The position is full time, Monday to Friday. Additionally, accommodation is available to the successful candidate in the form of either 1 or 2 bedroom property, partners and dependents are welcome.
SALARY: Circa £31,000 DOE
LOCATION: Suffolk
JOB No: EC62007
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Sole Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a live in Sole Gardener to join the garden of a 16th century Grade II* listed private property located near Ludlow, Shropshire. The owners now require an experienced gardener with a proven track record of managing a large, high-end garden, to assist with the ongoing maintenance and future development of the garden and grounds to a continued high standard. This is a full-time permanent position.
Boasting magnificent views, the gardens are roughly 11-acres in size, with elements including formal lawns, herbaceous borders, perennial beds, small pond, organic vegetable garden, greenhouse, a small woodland and orchard. The gardens are currently under construction with a swimming pool and gym in the process of being built, with completion estimated for 2025. After completion there will be extensive work carried out within the garden, with the client bringing in a Chelsea multi-award winner to create bespoke new areas. The Sole Gardener will be directly involved with the implementation of the scheme and with its development and maintenance thereafter.
Our client seeks an experienced gardener to help maintain the gardens on a year-round basis following the annual calendar. Applicants will ideally possess an academic horticultural qualification, such as RHS level 2 or equivalent, combined with at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar role. As such, excellent plant knowledge and technical skills are essential for this position with experience in compost management, propagation, spraying, weeding and rejuvenating beds. A self-motivated, organised individual with a self-start attitude and proven track record of managing a large garden, with a strong work ethic, ability to work to their own initiative and willingness to work to consistently high standards, are qualities which are essential for this role. The individual should be an excellent communicator and have a good sense of humour. Working closely with the Estate Manager, there will be a requirement for additional duties to be carried out within the estate therefore candidates will be flexible and willing to extend their duties where needed. As such, this is a physically demanding position which requires a fit and strong individual who is comfortable working in all weathers.
General gardening duties will include but are not limited to fine lawn care, pruning, propagating, kitchen gardening, weeding, hoeing, clearing, topiary management, edging and hedge cutting. The Sole Gardener will also be responsible for seasonal planting and providing cut flowers for the main house. Also on site are 2 beehives of which the Sole Gardener will maintain and manage, with training provided if the successful candidate does not have experience with bees. The owners are passionate about their garden and want to keep them to an immaculate standard. Experience in the use of and maintenance of a wide range of gardening machinery including tractors, as well as a chainsaw certification are desirable for this position. The house is equipped with machinery, which the gardener should be capable of maintaining between services.
A 2-bedroom coach house on site, is available to the successful candidate. Council tax and utility bills are covered by the employer, with partners, dependants and pets welcome; dogs must be well behaved and socialise well with other dogs. The owners divide their time between properties and as this is a live in role the Sole Gardener will share security responsibilities with other staff on site. Candidates will need to hold a full driver’s licence due to the location of the property.
Working hours for this role are 8am – 5pm Sunday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Saturday; with annual leave bring 20 days plus Bank Holidays.
Please note the successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a DBS check.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Shropshire
JOB No: EC61979
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Plantarea Supervisor
Plantarea Supervisor required
Job Ref N074
Our client is an independent Garden Centre in the Islington area with an award-winning reputation for indoor and outdoor plants.
Established 25 years ago they have built a reputation for quality and creativity with a unique product offering.
Job Description:
They are seeking a full-time permanent supervisor to join the team and help manage the day-to-day retail operations.
Managing the daily tasks of 2 – 4 other staff members. You will provide first class service, offering plant care advice and information to customers. You will also help to maintain high merchandizing standards and keep on top of ordering and plant care schedules.
This is a hands-on role and would suit someone who likes to be busy and enjoys working as part of a close team.
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a genuine passion and interest in horticulture and have a good level of plant knowledge. Formal horticultural qualifications would be a big advantage in this role.
You will also be able to show experience working within a retail / hospitality or customer facing environment and understand the need for excellent service, great time management and a flexible attitude.
Working hours:
- 5 days a week with alternate weekends.
- 09:15 – 18:15
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref Y111
Our client is a successful and growing independent Garden Centre seeking a plant area manager. This company has an emphasis on providing a great customer experience and a professional working environment with internal opportunities for training and development to support progression for those wanting to advance. Reporting to Garden Centre Manager.
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operation of the plant area within the garden centre in order to maximise profitable sales.
Person priorities:
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Able to focus on key tasks and details.
- Consistent and methodical under pressure
Role and Responsibilities:
- To ensure that all customers are treated in a courteous and efficient manner.
- To ensure that all instructions by the Garden Centre Manager are carried out in a timely and efficient manor.
- To ensure Sales Assistants work efficiently and are focused on their work tasks.
- To act as part of the garden centre management team including as Duty Manager when required.
- To identify strengths and weaknesses amongst the Plant area team and to assist in the training and motivation of individuals to achieve the required standards of performance.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and that all matters affecting Health & Safety at Work are carried out in accordance with regulations.
- To ensure a safe working environment within the centre for employees, concessionaires, customers and visitors.
- To ensure that customers receive a high standard of service at all times and responding to customer complaints and comments.
- To ensure that all equipment used within the shop operation is maintained in good condition and held securely.
- To help ensure the security of all company property on-site.
- Managing and forecasting stock levels and requirements.
- Maintain an awareness of market trends and report significant developments to the Garden Centre Manager.
- To provide input into the design, layout and stocking of the plant area.
Specific duties:
- Ensure sales assistants know the plant area layout and can help customers find the plants and products they require.
- Tour the plant area regularly to ensure high standards of housekeeping and merchandising.
- Ensure sales assistants provide advice to customers or ask for help and pass customer to others if required.
- Organise watering and housekeeping systems in the plant area and be part of the rota as needed.
- Ensure the plant area is stocked, replenished and cleaned as needed.
- Place orders to replenish stock to levels agreed by the Garden Centre Manager.
- Implement plant area display and promotional changes including production of POS.
- Routinely review Health & Safety practice to ensure that a high standard is maintained and suggest training needs.
- Maximise product sales through effective merchandising and in[1]store promotion.
- Maintain security of all cash (including HTA and garden centres own gift tokens).
- Flexibility: To perform any other duties and objectives as required to contribute effectively to the achievement of the business aims and objectives.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com .
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Garden Maintenance Team Leader
Garden Maintenance Team Leader required
Job Ref L840
Since 2015, our client has been providing a complete garden service for their customers, from start to finish, undertaking landscaping projects in London and the South of England. Managing the whole cycle from the initial design concept, through to construction and completion of a fully landscaped garden as well as the ongoing aftercare and maintenance. Priding themselves on delivering excellent service to their customers, as a company they are passionate about creating beautiful, highly cherished and interesting landscapes. They are now looking for a Garden Maintenance Team Leader with a similar mindset and love of all things horticulture to keep the gardens looking to the highest of standards.
Job Brief
The successful candidate will lead a mobile maintenance team on their daily round ensuring they can deliver the highest standards of garden management service to their lovely customers. Acting as a working team leader you will be responsible for directing tasks in each of their gorgeous high-end domestic gardens. It is important that the Garden Maintenance Team Leader can promote horticultural excellence and best practice, acting as an ambassador for the award-winning company and will take pride in meeting the high expectations of their customers. The Garden Maintenance Team Leader will take ownership of day-to-day garden maintenance tasks and customer relations, leading a team, organising workload and delivering excellent quality of workmanship in a safe working environment.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- All aspects of Garden Maintenance within high end domestic gardens.
- Leading a small mobile team to ensure that a high quality of workmanship is delivered, and customer & company expectations are always exceeded.
- Providing a responsive and professional service to our customers and delivering effective communication.
- Dealing promptly with issues arising and escalating them immediately to their line manager.
- To comply with Health & Safety legislation and company policies and procedures. To promote a safe and positive work environment.
- To record visits, workload and issues using the electronic solution in place.
- To be responsible for planning and scheduling activity and ensuring resources are in place to deliver service in a professional and efficient manner.
- Responsibility for ensuring productivity and the upselling of our services.
- A flexible and mobile approach as travel between sites is required.
Candidates will be required to travel into London potentially 3-4 days per week, so candidates must be comfortable with this level of commute. Locations are predominately West and South West London with locations including Notting Hill, Holland Park, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Richmond, Putney and Wimbledon.
Candidate Skills:
Ultimately the Maintenance Team Leader should be able to ensure the smooth running of the portfolio of gardens and contribute to the organisational effectiveness of the company while managing a small team of horticulturalists. Strong organisational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- A recognised horticultural qualification or proven, comparable experience and knowledge is strongly desired.
- Previous experience in horticultural management is essential.
- Candidates much have a genuine passion for horticulture, the environment and current horticultural best practice.
- Candidates should be organised, self-motivated, innovative, proactive and an excellent communicator.
- A proficient level of financial and commercial acumen is desired but not essential.
Please note for this role candidates are required to hold a full, clean UK driving license.
What our client offers:
- Company vehicle
- Numerous incentives offered for various aspects including completion of training, imputing towards the company’s social media channels as well as through the employee referral scheme.
- Paid day off on your birthday
- A friendly, warm and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary.
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
If this Garden Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sole Gardener to take ownership of a beautiful private estate located near Littlehampton, West Sussex. This position would suit a presentable and time-served experienced gardener/horticulturalist with a good work ethic, good physical fitness and the ability to plan their own work and time.
The three acre private garden is partitioned into areas corresponding to the orientation of the house. Large open formal lawns, multiple herbaceous borders, raised borders, rose gardens, pleached hedging, yew hedging, planted pergola, ornamental pots for bedding plants, mixed shrub borders, paved areas and mature trees make up the stunning character of this stunning garden.
The Sole gardener will be responsible for the management and maintenance of the garden to a high horticultural standard. There are also raised beds used for growing ornamental plants for the garden including propagation, splitting and growing from seed, as well as composting areas.
As the private garden is located adjacent to, and associated with the nearby golf course, some maintenance of the commercial garden area will be required as part of the role and occasionally providing guidance to the greenkeepers from time to time, for maintaining planted areas. In addition, there are two other properties, the adjoining cottage garden and another garden, all within walking distance, that require gardening work to be undertaken when appropriate.
Applicants should ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and have comprehensive plant knowledge including herbaceous borders, rose care and pruning, demonstrable experience of gardening autonomously, and must be able to plan their own work effectively at all times of the year. Possess a good level of competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery, and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) are desirable. Experience working on a diverse garden and physical fitness is required, as is a positive approach, general outlook and the desire to realise the pride in managing a private estate garden with excellent attention to detail.
A 40-hour week is offered on a permanent basis, with a generous salary for the ideal candidate. Please note that candidates must hold a full driving licence.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 Depending on experience
LOCATION: Littlehampton, West Sussex
JOB No: EC61838
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