Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a close estate team on a beautiful private property in Central Dorset, on a full-time basis.
The rural property is situated in a beautiful location, approximately 20-miles from the Dorset coast. The historic main house is surrounded by formal gardens with parkland, mature trees and managed paddocks beyond. Within the estate a small team of staff ensure the smooth running of the grounds, of which the successful applicant will play an integral part. The 100-acre estate houses a variety of formal gardens including ornamental bedding, borders and lawns, a glasshouse, walled vegetable garden, a swimming pool, 2 lakes’, an orchard and mature trees throughout. This position will require applicants to have a good understanding of, and experience in kitchen gardening, as a wide variety of produce is grown for the house on an ongoing basis, along with a comprehensive plant knowledge and the maintenance of to provide the estate with fresh cut flowers.
The Gardener will play an important role in ensuring the formal gardens are maintained to high standards while working closely alongside the wider team, that include the Head Gardener, a full time Groundsman and a part time colleague.
Suitable applicants for this role will have experience of working within a private estate environment from a hands-on perspective. Applicants should have good plant identification skills, excellent attention to detail and a methodological approach to their work. Demonstrable experience in kitchen gardening and plant propagation/glasshouse work is essential, as is competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. Spraying qualifications (PA1/PA6), an in-date First Aid certificate, and chainsaw certificate would be desirable, though training can be provided in the areas necessary for otherwise suitable candidates. Applicants must be tidy in their work, presentable, positive in attitude and possess a working understanding of the considerations required of gardeners on private estates.
SALARY: up to £30,000
LOCATION: Central Dorset
JOB No: EC61076
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Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to lead a small team on a beautiful and established private estate near Hungerford, West Berkshire. This role would suit a knowledgeable and hands on gardener with previous experience as a Head Gardener.
The estate covers approximately 72-acres in total, with 25-acres being dedicated to the garden to varying degrees of formality. The highly maintained gardens comprise wide herbaceous and grass borders, herb gardens, a large kitchen garden and walled gardens, wider shrub and woodland planting around a lake, with extensive natural woodlands, natural swimming ponds and water meadows.
The Head Gardener will lead a team of three including one full time and two part time gardeners, to maintain the newly established garden to a high horticultural standard as well as continue to enhance and carry out ongoing projects such as tree planting. The role will hands on with the team and involve general garden maintenance such as mowing, hedge cutting, strimming, pruning etc. in addition to the maintenance of all plantings, weed control, staking/wire supports, assistance within the woodland areas, maintenance of all lawn areas, wildflower areas and water meadows, seasonal bulb and pot planting, seed collection and propagation, maintenance of all drives, paths, terrace and tracks, maintaining the irrigation system, mulching, maintenance of garden features e.g. water features, sculptures, seating, checking drains, the maintenance of equipment, composting of waste on site, assisting with vegetable, fruit, nut and cut flower production in the kitchen garden, maintenance of a natural swimming pond as well as general estate maintenance where necessary.
Suitable candidates will ideally hold academic horticultural qualifications at RHS Level 2 or above/equivalent as well as a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Head Gardener on private estates. Applicants should have good horticultural knowledge as well as some experience in plant propagation and kitchen gardening. Physical fitness is essential as is an ability to safely operate garden machinery. Chainsaw and chemical spray certificates would be beneficial.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an impressive private estate, and to work alongside a great team. The role is available to either be live in or live out. If live out, the salary would be up to £45,000 depending on experience and applicants will ideally live within a reasonable commute of Inkpen, Hungerford. If live in, the salary would be £35,000 depending on experience and a two-bedroom cottage onsite provided rent free with council tax and bills e.g. water and electricity paid by the employer.
SALARY: £35,000 with accommodation / up to £45,000 without accommodation
LOCATION: Hungerford, West Berkshire
JOB No: EC61015
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV498
Our family run business constructs and maintains prestigious gardens across Surrey. We pride ourselves in attention to detail, quality work and making your project a pleasurable experience from start to finish. We take in a variety of landscaping and garden maintenance projects.
The role is for an enthusiastic maintenance gardener to maintain various commercial homes around Surrey and the surrounding areas. We look after everything in the gardens from the maintenance to planting to Landscaping.
An exciting opportunity for a gardener looking to improve their skills and be part of a friendly and growing team. At least 1 years experience necessary, driving license preferable but not essential. Applicant must be capable of safely using garden machinery.
Excellent communication skills are required and due to the nature of the contracts, all staff must be DBS checked (we can take care of this).
Applicant must be able to meet in the Epsom area early in the morning to allow for travel to site.
Salary
Up to £30,000 depending on age and experience.
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Retail Manager
Retail Manager required
Job ref ADV497
About Tates
At Tates of Sussex Garden Centres, our team of green-fingered enthusiasts have a passion for gardening and work hard to make Tates of Sussex more than just a garden centre. We sell a wide range of products, from pots and plants to landscaping supplies and garden furniture. Inspiring people to love their gardens is at the heart of what we do.
You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, deputising for the Branch Manager as required, in respect of the day-to-day operation of the garden centre.
You will be an experienced leader with a retail background, strong merchandising skills and a high attention to detail. You will manage your teams on a day-to-day basis, prioritising and managing workloads. You will be responsible for all HR aspects of managing a team including rotas, holiday requests and performance reviews. You will need to gain a working understanding of our stock epos system & Company procedures to be able to perform all the day to day functions relating to your role.
Full-time with alternate weekend working rota.
If you are looking to relocate we can offer subsidised accommodation.
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Plant Area Manager
Plant Area Manager required
Job Ref C238
Our client operates a small group of independent garden centres in the South East London Area. They have a loyal customer base and a reputation for great value, they grow a lot of their own products and deliver great quality and service. They are looking for an established Plant Area Manager to lead the outside plants area with a basic salary up to 35K.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
- Supervision of a team of 8 staff and wider duty management of a team of 25.
- Good communication with Nursery Managers to keep up to date with product availability and planning the season to ensure plants are available for sale when most saleable.
- Stock control and maximising sales opportunities through themed displays.
- Oversee and assist with the general housekeeping ensuring the sales area is well presented.
- Engaging with customers, offering plant advice and help to create a good customer experience.
- Duty management responsibilities of the garden centre as required.
Key Skills:
Candidates will ideally have the following:
- Great communication skills
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Good plant knowledge and passion for plants and horticulture
- Ability to be creative and create eye catching displays
- Good organisation skills
- Garden centre or nursery retail experience.
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Assistant Plant Area Manager
Assistant Plant Area Manager required
Job Ref A363
Our client is a regionally respected independent Garden Centre based just outside the M25 North of London. We are seeking an assistant plant area manager to work in a customer facing role at this large site. Leading a team of 4 - 8 staff to drive outdoor plant sales and operational standards.
The Role:
You will be responsible for supporting the Plant Area reporting into the Plant Area Manager and working closely with the Nursery team and horticultural buyer as well as line management of the hardy plants team you will also sometimes oversee the production team in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
You will help manage customer enquiries and be knowledgeable on outdoor plants. You will also be in a hands on role that requires stock management and physical activity as part of the role. You will play a part in buying in this role, working with department heads on planning and also visiting suppliers
Skills and Experience
- Supervisory/management experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent Plant Knowledge.
- Stock management and experience with EPOS systems
- Key holder and security responsibilities
- Good communication skills with the ability to train others and work as part of a wider team.
- Experience in taking a proactive approach to health and safety with a H&S qualification
- Willingness to gain an understanding of the heating and boiler systems and cover as necessary.
- Formal horticultural qualifications are highly desirable.
Desirable skills:
- Forklift license
- First aid certificate
- Fire marshal training
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Plantarea Manager / Buyer
Plantarea Manager / Buyer required
Job Ref B010
Our client is an independent garden centre with 4 decades of success and growth. They operate 3 sites across East Sussex and have put significant investment into their product offering and service proposition.
Plant Sales are key to the operation and account for a significant number of overall sales.
We are seeking a skilled horticulturalist and manager to take on the role of Plantarea Manager and Buyer. Reporting to the Retail Director.
Job Description:
This is more than just a plant area manager role, you will manage the Plant Area Operations of the main site, Leading a small team whilst also providing operational support to the two other garden centres.
You will also take on responsibility for buying operations of plants and plant sundries for the 3 centres.
Liaising with a wide range of suppliers nationally and internationally and managing supplier relationships.
Excellent time management and forward planning to ensure adequate product cover.
Input into the product range and overall success of the business.
Stock control and accurate stock handling processes must be managed and maintained.
Commercial analysis of sales, customer trends, department performance is also part of the role.
Other duties include merchandizing and maintaining operational standards, Customer Care, Pest and Disease control.
Key Skills:
- Supervisory/management experience
- Buying experience within Plants and managing wholesaler relationships.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent Plant Knowledge.
- Stock management and experience with EPOS systems
- Key holder and security responsibilities
- Good communication skills with the ability to train others and work as part of a wider team.
- Experience in taking a proactive approach to health and safety with a H&S qualification.
- Appropriate Horticultural qualifications
- Pest and disease management
- Knowledge of employment relations and HR.
If this Plantarea Manager / Buyer vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref T446
Are you a green-thumb enthusiast with a passion for creating and maintaining stunning gardens?
Our client services an approximate 60-mile radius and specialises in comprehensive landscaping services, encompassing prestigious landscaping projects, regular garden maintenance, and tree surgery. With over 30 years of successful operation, the company has consistently expanded its operations annually.
Why Our Client? Because they are:
- Well-established and highly reputed company.
- A trusted name with a long-standing history of delivering quality workmanship.
- Dynamic team of professionals.
- Customer satisfaction
They are not your average garden maintenance company; their exceptional customer service, and a team of professionals defines what it means to be truly professional.
What Our Client is Looking For:
- Passion for horticulture
- Keen eye for detail
- Commitment to delivering exceptional service excellence.
- Ability to work at a fast pace.
- Pride in creating beautiful gardens.
- Willingness to go above and beyond.
What You'll Do:
- Play a crucial role in enhancing the beauty and functionality of the clients' gardens.
- Perform a range of gardening tasks for optimal plant health.
- Mow lawns, trim edges, and maintain healthy turf.
- Assess soil conditions and provide nutrients for optimal growth.
- Monitor and control pests and diseases.
- Execute seasonal planting schemes for vibrant displays.
- Skilfully prune trees, hedges, and shrubs.
- Interact with clients, provide advice, and address concerns.
- Adhere to safety protocols for a secure working environment.
- Contribute to the continued success of our company.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of professional gardening experience.
- Strong horticultural knowledge.
- Proficient in using a range of gardening tools and equipment.
- Physical stamina for demanding tasks and outdoor work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Customer service skills with a professional demeanour.
- Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays and seasonal overtime.
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Head Gardener
An exciting opportunity has become available for a self-motivated and driven head gardener on an incredible estate near Haverhill in Suffolk. The head gardener will report directly to the garden owner and may occasionally work with a well-known garden designer who has been responsible for restoring areas of the garden. However, the head gardener will be responsible for enhancing the garden’s incredible features and restoring new areas, as well as managing and maintaining the garden as a whole. The position is full time and on a permanent basis.
The 13-acre historic gardens surrounding the grade II listed property are part of a large country sports-based estate and have two 200-meter canals running through it. There are extensive lawns at the front and back, which are currently being restored, and the house is surrounded by herbaceous borders. There is also a rose garden, a small dry garden area that is being extended and a 150 long border that is being redeveloped. The large new kitchen garden is managed as a no-dig, fixed bed area, and is used to grow fresh vegetables, perennial and annual cutflowers and soft fruit to supply the house year round.
The orchard is in need of replanting and a wildflower meadow that is currently being created. A set of heated dutch style glasshouses is also part of the property and is used to grow vegetables year round, peaches, apricots and grapes and has extensive bench area for propagating large numbers of plants to be used in the garden. A swimming pool and tennis court are also part of the garden and the owners are keen to redesign around these areas. The garden is surrounded by extensive paddocks and wild parkland and an incredible area of woodland wraps around the property, which is filled with snowdrops and daffodils in spring.
The head gardener must have excellent plant knowledge and a genuine hunger and excitement for creating stunning and unique gardens. The successful applicant will work to a high horticultural standard to continue to improve the borders, redevelop new areas of the garden which are in active expansion, keep the kitchen garden productive and maintain the glasshouses and the different areas of the garden. At the moment, there is a skilled part-time gardener who does 3 days a week and will assist the successful candidate, as well as a full time groundsman. As the garden develops and expands so will the team.
Applicants should ideally possess a horticultural qualification combined with excellent plant and tree knowledge and previous experience working on private estates. Experience growing fruit, vegetables and cutflowers as well as specialist pruning is required for the role. Ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role. A full UK driving licence is essential and experience driving compact tractors is also desirable. Although the gardens are run mainly on organic practices, the candidate will ideally hold a spraying certificate and have experience with such.
The position is open to candidates looking for a live in or live out position. A 3 bedroom cottage can be provided on site and partners, children and pets are welcome. Council tax is paid by the tenant but reimbursed by the employer in the monthly payslip and bills are the responsibility of the tenant.
SALARY: £35,000 – £37,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Haverhill, Suffolk
JOB No: EC60808
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref Y000
Our client is a bespoke design and build practice, specialising in the creation of stunning high-end gardens and landscapes to discerning clients, with a particular focus on soft landscaping schemes. From small courtyard gardens, through to large scale rural landscapes, they balance inspired design and creative horticultural expertise to enhance the visual relationship between a building’s interior and exterior spaces and the surrounding vernacular. They are now looking for a passionate, talented and experienced Senior Gardener to join the small and dynamic team.
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Gardener will drive the curation and aftercare of their projects forward to ensure ongoing horticultural excellence. This role offers real scope for career progression, literally growing with the business. In this hands-on role the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of high-end domestic gardens as well as overseeing the handover from project completion to the aftercare stage.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Planning and scheduling aftercare plans for each client.
- Conducting formal, quarterly reviews of the gardens, and providing management with rolling updates.
- Being the main point of customer contact and acting as an ambassador of the company dealing with any questions or queries the customers may have.
- Adhering to Health & Safety Guidelines
- Species specific specialist pruning such as top and soft fruit, pleached, espaliered, trained fruit trees, topiary and roses.
- Working within glasshouses, kitchen and cutting gardens; demonstrating good propagation skills.
- Operating a variety of machinery, tools and equipment safely
Our client requires reliable, enthusiastic, positive and experienced individuals to maintain and exceed the customer’s expectations. You’ll have excellent customer service skills, be naturally capable of demonstrating your knowledge and have core skills in all types of garden maintenance.
Key Skills
The ideal candidate will be a plants person, with strong horticultural knowledge and a passion for all things gardening. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, organised, confident and enjoy working in a sole position for significant parts of the time as well as working alongside the current team who will assume responsibility for day-to-day turf care and hedge maintenance, as well as contractors who attend to aspects such as tree surgery etc.
Requirements
- A recognised Horticultural qualification of minimum Level 2
- Excellent horticultural practices with strong plant knowledge
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates are desirable, however training can be provided.
- Confidence working alone and with others in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience with a wide range of garden machinery.
- Able to complete physical work in all weather conditions.
- Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Company Benefits
- Use of a company vehicle or fuel allowance
- 28 days holiday
- A friendly, warm, and supportive work environment.
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Educational development
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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