Contracts Manager - J207
Our client is a leading Grounds Maintenance Company, which carries out work for commercial clients throughout the UK. They currently require a Contracts Manager to take responsibility of their grounds maintenance operation within the north London region (E, IG and N postcodes).
Job Description:
You will be expected to generally operate from home, managing the day-to-day running of the service function within your district, supervising the work of 10 mobile maintenance teams carrying out regular grounds maintenance on commercial sites throughout their region. Each team is equipped with their own van and equipment. The prime role is to ensure that service delivery to the client is to the highest standards and to ensure that financial targets are achieved through the proactive and safe management of staff and resources.
Your duties will include: -
- Regular site visits and meetings
- Control, motivate, and discipline members of your team.
- Recruitment, training and development of team members.
- Ensuring work is completed to required KPI’s and quality standards.
- Full budgetary accountability for wages, consumables, hand tools and work wear etc.
- Planning work schedules.
- Responsible for the maintenance and safe use of company vehicles, equipment etc.
- Health and safety issues in line with Company H&S manual.
- Working with customer service department.
- Assessment of new sites.
Must haves:
Applications are invited from candidates who either have strong experience as a Contract Supervisor and are looking for increased management responsibilities, or from existing Contract Managers who have worked within a similar environment and have good commercial and operational experience. It is important that you have excellent communication skills coupled with strong leadership qualities able to plan and delegate work effectively making the most economic use of resources.
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC7999 - This position has now been filled
Skilled Gardener required
A rare and fantastic opportunity has arisen on an historic private estate near Winchester, for an experienced gardener with dedication, flexibility and a passion for garden management. This role would suit a knowledgeable gardener with excellent time management skills, good physical fitness and a demonstrable understanding of the considerations required on private estates.
The property has a very strong history, dating back nearly 3000 years in terms of being a known settlement. The present property and garden are a mere 300 years old in their current form, with the gardens being developed throughout this time by the respective owners. The pleasure gardens encompass 22-acres and are surrounded on three sides by a ha-ha, a pinetum and large collection of young and mature native and exotic trees, a lake, fountains and a natural spring, parterres, formal lawns, mixed and perennial/herbaceous borders, a rose garden, Temple Garden, Orangery, walks and paths, a walled garden (in need of repair), courtyard areas and numerous container planting, with specimen trees throughout. The estate is open to the public for one day per year as part of the National Garden Scheme.
The property owners are private and traditional in keeping with the style and history of the estate and its management to date, so are looking to appoint a Skilled Gardener with experience on estates of a similar nature. Following the retirement of a dedicated Gardener of 20-years, contractors have been brought in to assist with the garden, however there is now a desire to employ a full-time permanent Skilled Gardener with the ability and willingness to dedicate their time to the deserving site.
Applicants for this position may be academically qualified but must, more importantly, be able to demonstrate by previous experience their knowledge and understanding of hands-on garden management on large and horticulturally diverse private estates. Applicants should have extensive experience (and ideally some certification) with a range of garden/estate machinery, i.e. tractors, chainsaws, chemical spray applicators, hedge cutters, strimmers, ride-on and pedestrian mowers, blowers etc. Candidates must have strong knowledge of seasonal garden/plant management, excellent time management skills, and must be team players with a flexible and a helpful approach at all times.
The varying seasonal duties of the successful candidate will be supplemented by external contractors where necessary and as such, an ability to work alongside other gardeners as with other estate team members, with sensitivity and diplomacy, is essential. A full UK driving licence is required for this role. Due to the nature of the site and the preference of the welcoming owners, discretion and sensitivity is required at all times.
In addition to a salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience, private health care is offered as well as a pension scheme, whereby the employer will contribute a generous 9.5% (with the employee contributing 4%). Annual holiday entitlement is 28-days (including Bank Holidays).
SALARY: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Winchester, Hampshire
JOB No: EC7999
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Assistant Head Gardener - Live Out - EC6793
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head Gardener to maintain the beautiful estate gardens set within the heart of London, owned by the same family spanning 300 years. Historic garden squares and dynamic open spaces provide a relaxing and spacious retreat for residents and visitors in Chelsea.
The estate’s 93-acres span a vibrant neighbourhood renowned for its unique mix of cultural attractions, stunning homes, international flagship stores, independent boutiques and lively cafes, bars and restaurants. The variety across the gardens consists of lawns, tennis courts, richly planted beds and statuary. Unusual plants such as black bamboo, maples, magnolias and palms and also host an impressive selection of trees and exotic plants such as Brazilian pepper tree, a Chinaberry tree, an old Persian Ironwood Tree and mulberry trees, much of which stand in once was a Repton garden lost to the war.
Deputising for the Head of Gardens, the Assistant Head Gardener will be responsible for supervising the gardening team and contractors as required ensuring health and safety legislation and safe working practices are complied with. He / She will maintain the gardens to a high standard including but not limited to, planting, pruning, weeding, use of light machinery, litter picking, clearing leaves and watering to ensure the visitors, residents and staff have a pleasant, safe and enjoyable experience. The Assistant Head Gardener will be the first point of contact to respond to garden queries and concerns and will help ensure the maintenance of orderly conduct by visitors to the gardens in line with the estates code of conduct. He / She will assistance with garden planning and procedures and positively present and promote the gardens and its activities.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a level 3 horticulture qualification and have experience working in a horticultural environment. He / She will have good knowledge of plants, garden management and broad range of horticultural skills. Experience with using and maintaining a wide range of garden machinery including the relevant safety checks is required for the role. He / She will be physically fit, self- motivated, and flexible in their approach. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire colleagues and work as part of a team is essential. He / She will have a good understanding of health and safety issues relating to gardening and public spaces. A full driving licence would be an advantage. As well as a first aid qualification or the willingness to undergo training.
The position will be 37 hours per week excluding breaks; 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday. The package will include BUPA Healthcare, a non-contributory pension, 25 days holiday and on-site parking if required.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Chelsea, London
JOB No: EC6793
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7957 - This position has now been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and experienced Garden/Grounds Manager to take the lead on a prestigious site near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. This role would suit a diplomatic, presentable and well-rounded Head Gardener with a desire to utilise their skills and develop a respected site on a permanent basis.
The property covers approximately 100-acres and comprises expansive areas of lawn and woodland with sports fields and ornamental areas. The gardens include mixed beds/borders with herbaceous and perennial planting, climbing plants, shrubs, young and mature trees, a green roof, wildflowers, a small orchard, a pond and various sports fields. The property is located rurally and is surrounded by fields and paddocks; managed by local farmers.
The successful applicant will manage and work alongside another two other gardeners in working towards objectives for the extensive site, including the pond, sports lawns and wildflower meadow, as well as general maintenance and development of the property.
Applicants will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification with demonstrable experience of managing large gardens or grounds, and of managing gardeners directly. Candidates must be confident in their plant knowledge and in their use (and basic maintenance) of garden machinery, must have good physical fitness and have an ability to work to a high standard at all times. Suitable applicants will be well-versed in working to established health and safety standards within the industry and will be able to ensure gardeners under their management comply to the same standards. Though chemical use is kept to a minimum, the garden areas of the estate are not managed organically and as such, chemical spray certificates are desirable but not essential as training can be provided. A full driving licence and your own transport are required for this role.
The successful applicant will be responsible for lawn care (mowing, edging, feeding, scarifying, aerating, watering and weeding), planting and pruning, maintenance of the flowerbeds and wildflower meadow, basic maintenance of all garden equipment, plant pest and disease management where necessary, management of the irrigation system and will be expected to contribute significantly to the development and ongoing improvement of the garden aesthetics, as well as efficiency in garden management overall.
As Head Gardener, the main responsibilities of this role are to map out a plan of action and a garden management plan of how to best manage the gardens in the short, medium and long term. Applicants should possess excellent management skills as the responsibility for developing a small team will play a key part of the role.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of two experienced grounds staff.
- Deliver practical and flexible planning in both daily and seasonal work.
- Manage the garden budget and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Maintain sports surfaces in accordance with relevant best practice.
- Ensure an exceptional standard of presentation of formal and informal lawns and gardens.
- Be responsible for the safe operation of all equipment and vehicles.
- Maintain the safe and tidy preparation of all playing surfaces, roads and car park areas.
- Responsible for keeping the site free from litter.
- Management of waste/green waste areas and liaison with refuse collectors (garden equipment used for transport of waste etc.).
- Flexible approach to working practices which will include some weekends (approximately 4 weekend days per year).
Detailed Duties:
- General horticulture; planting, watering, weeding, irrigation, pruning and small tree work, topiary and small box hedging, leaf clearance and border work across the site.
- Maintaining the lawns, playing fields and hard-court areas to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and fit for purpose. This will involve top dressing, weed control and other such duties.
- Ensure that at all times the presentation of the borders, shrubs, hedges and flowerbeds is of the highest order, paying particular attention during the time leading up to high profile events.
- Arrange the marking out of pitches for various sporting events.
- Maintaining the environmental area to a safe and healthy condition using a variety of horticultural techniques and specialised equipment.
- Carry out basic maintenance and first-line repairs of the mechanical equipment, ensuring that all grounds equipment is maintained to a safe and serviceable condition and workshop facilities are kept clean and tidy.
- Assist with traffic management and parking for major events at the site; cover traffic duties when required, on an infrequent basis, i.e. when security staff are off.
- Manage the annual woodland plan and ensure associated areas are safe.
- Liaise with and monitor contractors as required.
- Ensure the safe use, storage, calibration and disposal of pesticides, herbicides, fuel, oils and other similar substances including regular review of risk assessments and COSHH data.
- Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe and tidy and that grounds buildings are kept secure at all times.
- Maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and teaching staff.
- Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as required by the Estates and Operations Manager.
Person Specification:
Excellent communication skills are needed as the Head Gardener will be required to deal with a varied group of people, of all ages.
- The Head Gardener must possess enthusiasm and commitment to horticulture as a career and be able to demonstrate this via their work and education history.
- The successful applicant must enjoy working as part of a team, be able to use initiative and a have a flexible approach.
- This is a physically demanding role, so applicants must be willing and able to be involved in the maintenance and development of the grounds, outdoor facilities, gardens and landscaping with this in mind.
- The successful candidate should be able to evidence their reliability and be amenable to some flexibility in working hours according to the needs of the seasonal workloads.
- Punctuality is an important part of the function of the grounds department as well as a methodical approach to day to day work and the ability to prioritise workloads.
- The post holder will be a responsive and willing individual, with good communication skills as an essential part of the busy and capable team.
- The successful candidate will be courteous and helpful to all others on site at all times.
Desirable Skills and Certificates:
- NPTC Pesticides PA1,2 & 6 Spraying Licence.
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification Amenity Horticulture and Sports Turf Management or IOG National Diploma Level 3 in Turf Management or BTEC/HND/HNC in Turf Management or equivalent.
- Registered member of IOG (Institute of Groundsmanship).
- Training and certification in Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Risk Assessment and First Aid.
- Training and certification in forestry/arboriculture and/or use of chainsaws.
- Training and certification for all types of grounds machinery use.
Principal Terms of Service:
- 40 hours/week.
- Flexible planned daily hours to support the needs of the site during operational times.
- 5 weeks annual holiday; 25-days plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory pension scheme available.
- Lunch and refreshments provided.
- Uniform supplied.
SALARY: £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC7957
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Assistant Growing Manager - S718
An exciting opportunity to join an award winning, environmentally aware company employing over 200 staff, using established LEAN principles and innovative growing technology. They are the UK’s largest producer of indoor ornamental pot plants supplying over 8 million plants every year to major retailers. They are currently seeking an Assistant Growing Manager to help produce and develop consistently high-quality plants in their advanced growing facilities.
Do you have several years experience in commercial crop production?
Are you familiar with pest and disease identification?
Do you have knowledge of plant protection products and irrigation systems?
Key points
- Assist the department manager in all growing activity
- To monitor growth and ensure only excellent quality plants are produced
- To provide technical assistance to partners growers in the UK and overseas
- To be involved in young plant ordering and production planning
- Working closely with their customers technical managers to represent them well
Must haves
- A degree in Horticulture with several years experience in a similar role
- Be familiar with LEAN principles and innovative growing technology
- Ideally experience in protected cropping systems
- Able to consistently deliver top quality plants on a commercial scale
If this Assistant Growing Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Head Gardener - Live Out - EC6793
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head Gardener to maintain the beautiful estate gardens set within the heart of London, owned by the same family spanning 300 years. Historic garden squares and dynamic open spaces provide a relaxing and spacious retreat for residents and visitors in Chelsea.
The estate’s 93-acres span a vibrant neighbourhood renowned for its unique mix of cultural attractions, stunning homes, international flagship stores, independent boutiques and lively cafes, bars and restaurants. The variety across the gardens consists of lawns, tennis courts, richly planted beds and statuary. Unusual plants such as black bamboo, maples, magnolias and palms and also host an impressive selection of trees and exotic plants such as Brazilian pepper tree, a Chinaberry tree, an old Persian Ironwood Tree and mulberry trees, much of which stand in once was a Repton garden lost to the war.
Deputising for the Head of Gardens, the Assistant Head Gardener will be responsible for supervising the gardening team and contractors as required ensuring health and safety legislation and safe working practices are complied with. He / She will maintain the gardens to a high standard including but not limited to, planting, pruning, weeding, use of light machinery, litter picking, clearing leaves and watering to ensure the visitors, residents and staff have a pleasant, safe and enjoyable experience. The Assistant Head Gardener will be the first point of contact to respond to garden queries and concerns and will help ensure the maintenance of orderly conduct by visitors to the gardens in line with the estates code of conduct. He / She will assistance with garden planning and procedures and positively present and promote the gardens and its activities.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a level 3 horticulture qualification and have experience working in a horticultural environment. He / She will have good knowledge of plants, garden management and broad range of horticultural skills. Experience with using and maintaining a wide range of garden machinery including the relevant safety checks is required for the role. He / She will be physically fit, self- motivated, and flexible in their approach. Good interpersonal skills including the ability to inspire colleagues and work as part of a team is essential. He / She will have a good understanding of health and safety issues relating to gardening and public spaces. A full driving licence would be an advantage. As well as a first aid qualification or the willingness to undergo training.
The position will be 37 hours per week excluding breaks; 8 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday. The package will include BUPA Healthcare, a non-contributory pension, 25 days holiday and on-site parking if required.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Chelsea, London
JOB No: EC6793
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Gardening Team Leader - ADV273 - Please respond direct to the advertiser
Gardening Team Leader required
We are a long established professional company specialising in landscaping and garden maintenance who are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working, experienced, reliable, full time professional gardener to lead our team.
All applicants must have a good work ethic, be reliable and punctual and enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather as this a physically demanding position. If you can work to a high standard and are passionate about horticulture with at least 5 years experience in gardening with a good knowledge of plants and horticultural practices, we can offer you excellent rates of pay, a company pension, 28 days holiday (includes bank holidays) together with excellent career progression opportunities. Candidates will also be expected to have some basic computer skills, be presentable and have good communication skills, particularly when dealing with clients.
Desired Qualifications
NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Horticulture Amenity, PA1 & PA6 Spraying, full clean UK driving licence with towing licence an advantage. Further training can be given where necessary.
Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7961 - This position has now been filled
An incredible opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to manage and maintain the beautiful 5-acre walled garden, glasshouses and private family garden that is surrounded by traditional parkland. The Estate is 12 miles from the stunning north Norfolk coast, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with saltmarshes teaming with birdlife and some of the most impressive beaches in the country. There is a vibrant local producer foodie community with farmers markets and events throughout the year.
In 1991, the owner set about creating a new area within the walls of the old kitchen garden as a memorial. With help from the then head gardener and – later – award winning designers, the space was divided into several contrasting ‘ornamental gardens.’ These include a spectacular 120-metre-long, 7-metre-deep double-sided herbaceous border which forms the centre piece of the garden, an Italian garden, a formal rose parterre, fruit and vegetable gardens, a glasshouse, a rustic temple, antique statues, fountains and contemporary sculptures. The walled garden is open to the public over the summer months.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for the day to day running of the gardens and compiling weekly reports, to ensure excellent standards of horticultural husbandry and plantsmanship are employed year-round. The Team is made up of 4 full time staff, an apprentice and volunteers and the Head Gardener will be responsible for supervising staff, contractors and volunteers, including recruitment, training and development and rostering of staff including weekends. The successful applicant will ensure there is an extensive quantity and selection of mature unusual plants grown in the glasshouses to suit the needs of the hall throughout the year. A good understanding of H & S legislations is important ensuring the team comply.
The successful candidate will hold an RHS level 3 practical / HND / Degree in horticulture / landscape management or equivalent with practical experience in horticultural techniques and ideally have experience of working in a historic garden open to the public. He / She will have proven inspirational leadership experience and the ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure. Excellent communication, presentation and administrative skills is vital for the role as well as proven hands on experience and knowledge in the following areas; the care of unusual mature houseplants and orchids grown under glass, managing and maintaining extensive traditional herbaceous borders throughout the year, pruning and caring for trained fruit, pruning and caring for roses and lawncare.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence. Excellent plant knowledge and a genuine passion for horticulture are essential, as are excellent time and staff management skills, a keen eye for detail, a good level of physical fitness, happy to work in all weather conditions and the willingness to lead by example. A good understanding and ability to use of a wide range of specialist equipment and machinery including the management and maintenance thereof is an advantage.
A generous salary is provided for the successful candidate and includes pension, private health cover and death in service cover. Accommodation could be available at a concessionary rent.
Much of the planting in the walled garden is in need of sympathetic rejuvenation in collaboration with the owners. The role of Head Gardener will suit a skilled, experienced, energetic and proactive team player who enjoys realising and maintaining the vision of others.
SALARY: Circa £31,250
LOCATION: North Norfolk
JOB No: EC7961
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Assistant Manager/Garden Centre Manager - S546
Our client has a Retail Nursery situated in a naturally attractive setting and has continued to expand, with plants accounting for 80% of sales. The nursery has developed a good customer base and are renowned for providing excellent quality plants. They are currently seeking an Assistant Manager/Garden Centre Manager who will work closely with the owners to ensure the highest standards of customer service are achieved.
Do you love working with and understand plants?
Can you deliver an eye-catching sales area?
Can you ensure a well-motivated workforce?
Key points
- Effectively using the retail space to maximise sales of plants and dry goods
- Repeat ordering of stock, receiving, selling and recording
- Staff training and development, rotas and recruitment
- Ensuring the EPOS data system delivers results, sales records, margins and pricing
- Liaising with the Production Manager to ensure the nursery production is in line with sales forecast and expectations
Must haves
- Good horticultural knowledge
- Attention to detail in all daily tasks
- The ability to lead and inspire a team of staff
- A flare for creative presentation and displays
The appointed person will have good leadership skills to ensure staff operate to the highest standards, an eye for detail and a flare for creative presentation, excellent organisational skills and be a good all-round communicator with both staff and customers.
If this Assistant Manager/Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Head Kitchen Gardener - Live Out - EC7904
Head Kitchen Gardener required
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on ‘Head of Productive Gardens’ in Somerset, for an exclusive privately-owned historic estate that opens to the public throughout the year. Visitor attractions include garden tours, cider making, a farm shop, hotel and spa, café and estate walks, with additional attractions being added currently to this varied and unique estate.
A Head of Productive Gardens is sought following the departure of the recent postholder after 3-years’ commitment to the role. Very much a hands-on position, the new postholder will be responsible for productive growing operations across multiple areas including the main public kitchen garden, hotel kitchen garden, market garden, mushroom house and several greenhouses. Applicants for this position should be accomplished, expert growers having successfully run a similar scale of productive garden or commercial growing enterprise. Applicants will ideally have first-hand experience of the above in a busy public garden, will enjoy engaging enthusiastically with garden visitors and guests, and will be happy to lead tours, workshops, talks and events. The estate and component parts of the complex aim to practice horticulture to the highest standard, with the productive garden being central to this objective.
The productive gardens team work closely alongside the hotel and Garden Café chefs to supply fresh seasonal produce to all the food outlets on the estate, as well as the Farm Shop, focussing on high quality as well as the interesting, unusual or locally relevant produce. Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, the Head of Productive Gardens is responsible for a small team (4-6) of permanent gardeners as well as part-time pickers/harvesters and interns.
Applicants for this position should have the following skills and experience:
- First-hand experience of managing a successful productive garden at a high level.
- Experience and proven ability in the management of a team of up to 10 people.
- Broad-ranging horticultural expertise with evidence of appropriate academic qualifications.
- Thorough, precise and well organised.
- An eagerness to provide the highest level of visitor experience.
- The candidate will be a hands-on, hard-working, energetic person with excellent team working skills and the ability to communicate across all levels and to adapt their style to meet individual needs.
- Act as an ambassador and expert to external audiences, i.e. the media and visitors to the estate.
- Adequate IT skills for implementing efficient management systems and records are an essential requisite.
- Full and clean UK driving license.
This is a full-time permanent role with a salary in line with experience and a workplace pension offered. Hours of work are flexible, though typically will include five days out of seven. Holiday entitlement is offered at 30-days per annum including Bank Holidays. Professional membership and reasonable professional development and training costs will be covered by the employer.
This is a rare and varied opportunity to join a beautiful estate and to benefit from the reward of playing a key role in its development going forward.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Somerset
JOB No: EC7904
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