Soft Landscape Team Leader
Soft Landscape Team Leader
Job Ref S404
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced soft landscape team leader with an established and successful company, based in West Berkshire. Working alongside many of the national house builders, this company take on projects ranging from small exclusive developments to plot by plot for 500 units plus. With their accreditations, extensive array of equipment and with the majority of employees having CSCS cards, the teams undertake a variety of contracts throughout the area and beyond. This vacancy is for a Team Leader to work alongside and supervise two assistants within the soft landscaping division.
The role will involve implementing basic planting plans on new-build housing complexes and estates, in supervision of two assistants. Time management and physical fitness are essential as the position can involve planting across multiple areas and some heavy lifting, e.g., tree planting.
Applicants will ideally have experience in commercial soft landscaping and possess good knowledge of plant species commonly used in commercial planting schemes. The successful applicant should be able to work from planting plans and be able to constructively manage and develop the skills of assistant soft landscapers / maintenance gardeners. Applicants must have experience in a comparable role, be competent with a range of garden machinery, and must possess a full driving licence.
Benefits include 28 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a pension scheme. A van is provided for work purposes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary company, and to develop your career alongside a talented team.
If this Soft Landscape Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Retail Manager
Assistant Retail Manager required
Job Ref G137
A new opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Garden Centre Retail Manager with managerial experience in the sector to join a unique centre in North Lancashire, close to the border with Cumbria.
The independently owned garden centre has recently undergone a significant investment programme to extend and improve its facilities. The owners are committed to growing and developing the business further and are supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic management team who focus on delivering an exceptional and friendly service to their customers.
The centre is looking for a hardworking and passionate individual to join the team as Assistant Retail Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Retail Manager in managing daily operations and ensuring the provision of an exceptional level of customer sales and service. The post holder will not have responsibility for the restaurant or any buying, as these areas are managed by other managerial staff within the centre. The successful candidate will be involved in all other operations and the day-to-day running of this successful and growing garden centre. The position is permanent and full time (including alternate weekend working).
Key responsibilities include:
-Supervising the team through daily duties and responsibilities
-Ensuring high standards of merchandising and replenishment are adhered to
-Providing the best possible experience, quality, and service for the customers
-Ensuring the garden centre operates safely and efficiently
-Help develop new ideas and suggestions to grow sales and profits
-Responsibility for managing cash and other daily administrative tasks
-Ensure the store is clean, both on the shop floor and behind the scenes.
The ideal candidate will:
-Have experience of working in Garden Centres
-Have an energetic personality with an ability to easily engage with and connect with customers
-Be able to use reports in order to improve performance
-Have an ability to manage stock from entry to exit within the centre
-Be an excellent communicator
-Experience of Visual Merchandising within a centre as well as the various departments being Gifts, Interiors and Christmas
-Be able to use an Epos system
-Have experience in maintaining and monitoring Health & Safety in accordance with all statutory, legal and company policies.
-Contribute to the success of the business as a whole
If this Assistant Retail Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
Job Ref B117
Our client is a multi-award-winning soft landscaping company with a focus on horticulture. The company are based in Windsor and operate throughout the Home Counties, London, and the South East of England. The team are qualified horticulturists with the experience, skill and passion to deliver a quality service and exceptional gardens to their loyal clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Skilled Gardener to be part of an exciting, young and dynamic company.
The company have a presence at many of the RHS shows and an exclusive client base in central London, built upon the work the team have done throughout their years in the industry. This is an excellent opportunity, therefore, for an experienced gardener to join the team and to nurture their skills and to grow with the company.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Horticulturist with at least two years' experience and a formal academic horticultural qualification at Level 3 or above. Applicants with extensive experience in place of qualifications will be considered on merit and work history. There will be opportunities for further training for the successful candidate. Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence.
Applicants must have strong horticultural knowledge, good physical fitness and be self-motivated, reliable, have a keen eye for detail and impeccable communication skills. Suitable candidates will be proactive and have the ability to work autonomously at times.
Benefits of working for this company include additional training and tickets to be provided where required or requested, the opportunity to work on RHS flower shows such as RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and access to a company vehicle if required.
This is a full-time permanent role; working Monday to Friday, with a generous salary offered in line with experience.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Landscapers for film sets
Landscapers for film sets required
Job Ref ADV318
Greens Team are a company based at Pinewood Studios who provide natural set dressing for film & TV sets.
Greens Team has worked closely with many directors and producers, filming all around the world, on many celebrated past and present blockbuster films and television dramas.
We have worked on numerous landscaping projects throughout the UK. However large or small, we take outdoor areas and turn them into glorious spaces for people to enjoy. This can involve simple designs, often smaller spaces or more complex design and construction requirements involving decorative water features, intricate drainage systems and high levels of planting.
We are currently recruiting for Greens Crew to work on film sets in and around Pinewood Studios and on location.
-Landscaping & horticultural experience is preferred. (Set dressing, arborist, floristry experience also good)
-Machine tickets a bonus (iPaf, digger, telehandler, chainsaw etc)
The main thing required is a strong work ethic, professional approach, being punctual and a can-do attitude (no egos).
We work outdoors in all weather building on some of the most amazing sets for some of the biggest films in cinema!
We have a fantastic team which we are looking to expand.
Starting wage £125 per day, this could be increased depending on qualifications and experience. To start immediately.
For more information please apply and send through your CV.
Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager required
Job Ref H252
Based in East Anglia, our client is a leading UK Amenity Nursery, providing a comprehensive service growing, supplying and designing for the landscape industry nationwide. As part of the company’s development, they are looking for a dynamic and experienced Nursery Manager to plan the expansion of the production to a purpose-built new site.
This is a very exciting remit, encompassing the planning and development of a new production site.
The Nursery Manager will be responsible for the following, working with and reporting directly to the Directors;
-Site development, planning and maintenance
-Management and development of all existing and future production processes
-Stock Control
-Irrigation
-Quality systems
-Plant Health
-Integrated crop management system
-Environmental management system
-Recruitment, nurturing, training and managing production personnel and staffing levels
-Site equipment and machinery
-Working with Directors to develop and work to budgets and targets
-Site equipment and machinery
-Health and Safety
-Computerised record keeping and reporting
-Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation
This is a Senior Management position with future prospects.
Please provide a brief letter of interest when applying.
If this Nursery Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Skilled Gardener
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic Skilled Gardener on a private garden in Bedale, Yorkshire. This incredible Grade II listed property stands beautifully within approximately 57 acres of its own parkland with landscaped gardens and grounds overlooking lakes and open fields. The main 5-acre garden comprises of a kitchen garden within the walled garden, ha-ha’s, formal ponds, extensive laws, mixed borders, and a variety of trees.
The owners have been living at the property for the past 6 years and have been redeveloping the gardens. They have completed 3 phases however the gardens are constantly evolving, and the owners are looking for a gardener with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to enhance the garden as required. The successful candidate will be responsible for the routine maintenance and ongoing development of the garden on a full-time permanent basis. Over the winter period, the gardener would be expected to cut wood and work around the lakes.
Candidates will ideally hold a recognised academic horticultural qualification, good horticultural knowledge, and practical gardening experience. The owners are open to candidates with the right attitude, energy and enthusiasm looking to further develop their career and they would gladly support further trainings and courses to do so. Applicants should have good physical fitness, and willingness to take ownership of the garden and its continuing development and implementation.
The owners have three very friendly dogs; two Dachshund and a flat coat retriever and would like a gardener who would be flexible to look after the dogs when the owners travel. The gardener would be compensated for this separately at £25 / day.
Accommodation on site is a potential option in the future as the client is currently in the process of gaining planning permission. Should accommodation be required by the candidate, the owners are open to discussion. A full driving licence and your own transport are essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small friendly team on a large and historically significant private estate, in a beautiful part of the country, for friendly and generous owners.
SALARY: £25,000 – £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Bedale, Yorkshire
JOB No: EC27274
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Head Gardener
An experienced and responsible Head Gardener is required to work in an incredible private garden and estate in the New Forest. It is an exciting opportunity to join the new owners as they take on the management of the existing garden and landscape as well as being a part of the development of several new areas of garden.
The site is 180 acres of varying landscape from historic parkland, woodland, ponds, wetlands, equestrian paddocks and mixed grasslands. About 5 acres are the formal garden areas which are a mixture of woodland garden, mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, orchard, food production, composting areas & formal lawns. There are several greenhouses and a walled garden which will be undergoing a comprehensive redesign as part of the new works. These works will be undertaken by external contractors and overseen by the Client’s Landscape Designer who will also project manage them. At the heart of the redesign will be food production as well as cut flowers for the house so experience in kitchen gardening is key. There is also a tennis court and equestrian facilities on site.
The successful candidate should have strong horticultural knowledge, as well as extensive experience in both administrative and practical management of gardens and landscapes throughout the year and proven supervisory experience. The position is full time, and the head gardener will be required to work with and manage other garden staff and coordinate with external contractors, as required, for specialist horticultural works. They will be expected to manage, programme and oversee any external maintenance and service contractors for items such as the irrigation, potential grazing and various energy elements. It will also be necessary for them to gain a working understanding of the relevant equipment for day-to-day management. They will be expected to keep up-to-date records and daily diaries accordingly.
The Head Gardener will be expected to maintain the grounds to the highest horticultural standards throughout the seasons and have a sound understanding of general garden machinery, their uses and maintenance They should be willing to undertake training as required and qualifications in spraying (PA1 and PA6), hedge-cutting and chainsaw use would be an advantage. They should be good at budget planning and have a comprehensive understanding of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations, environmental management, manual handling and risk assessment. References will be required.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team, have a valid driving license and be comfortable around animals.
SALARY: £35,000 – £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Lyndhurst, New Forest
JOB No: EC27273
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant required
Fuller Corporate Group is a place where hard work is acknowledged and rewarded, where development is nurtured and supported, where values are never compromised and where success is celebrated.
The group consists of two specialist recruitment companies, Horticruitment UK Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd. We are a responsible modern organisation, with best practice a fundamental part of our 30-year history. Delivering excellent client and candidate management is a top priority along with staff motivation, we have developed staff incentives that financially benefit individuals as well as the group. We have a dedication to corporate social responsibility and investment in our staff. Horticruitment (UK) Ltd is now planning for continued growth and improvement with a firm focus on Business Development within horticultural sector.
30 years of permanent recruitment built by great people!
Your working environment?
Our modern open planned Office is in the rural location of Kenardington a 5 minutes journey from Hamstreet Station, a 10-minute direct link to Ashford International Station. We have several meeting areas to include a conference and training room, an open more relaxed space as well as an outside break area to enjoy pleasant weather and fresh air for all employees.
What makes a brilliant Horticruitment Recruitment Specialist?
-you’ll have experience assisting with the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with clients and delivering a streamlined and efficient process
-you'll have an understanding of the horticultural sector (not essential but desired)
-you’ll have the ability to write job descriptions and adverts, along with social media (Linkedin and Twitter being the main platforms)
-you’ll have the ability to carry out pre-screening, telephone interviewing and arrange face to face interviews
-you’ll be a true expert in customer service, who uses this to lead, engage and inspire others
-you’re always looking for opportunities to drive performance and contribute to amazing results
-you’ll have experience in building and establishing relationships
-you'll have excellent knowledge in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to use a CRM information system including, accessing, inputting, and compiling data
-you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent IT skills
-you have the ability to work within tight and conflicting timeframes, responding to queries from candidates, external agencies and hiring managers.
-you can handle confidential information and sensitive matters
-your team matters to you, so you support them, working together, building strong working relationships, ultimately being part of a strong unified working environment.
As a horticruitment Recruitment Specialist, you’ll receive
-Support with your career development aspirations to include training programmes when required.
-A competitive salary
-Free Eye Tests
-20 days holiday + bank holidays
-Discretionary Bonuses
-A contributory pension scheme
-Free Magazine stand offering titles such as Country Life, RHS The Garden, The English Garden, Gardens Illustrated, HTA, Landscaper, and many more
-Break out area with filtered water and hot drinks facilities
-Lunch and evening social events
-Participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
-and so much more!
Working Hours – 08:30 – 17:00 Monday - Friday
Salary - Circa £40K+ (uncapped earnings)
Contract - permanent
If this Recruitment Consultant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref J397
Our client is an independently owned garden centre, the family has grown the business significantly over the years. This modern garden centre offers its customer a wonderful range of plants, shrubs, houseplants, garden sundries, cut flowers, furniture and much, much more. In addition, the centre has a highly successful food hall.
They are currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Plantarea Manager to lead a growing team of passionate staff. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional quality and choice. Continuously looking to improve standards and the customer experience within the indoor and outdoor plantarea. The client is looking for someone who can take ownership of the plant department and create inspirational and aspirational displays with a commercial mind. Ensure stock availability of the highest standards, whilst offering exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate would be responsible for managing and leading the department in order that customers have a truly unique experience. They are driven to achieve a real ‘WOW’ factor and customer delight is their only goal. You will be responsible for driving sales, profitability and achieving sales targets as set out by the Garden Centre Manager. It is important for the business that all their staff feel a great sense of empowerment, so you can really make this role your own.
Our client values are:
-Working as a team to develop the brand and you as an employee
-Communicate together to create a better working environment
-Committed to providing good quality products and great customer service
Main Responsibilities:
-Overseeing all day-to-day operational requirements of the Plant area and department.
-Ensuring the identification, prioritisation and allocation of tasks for all the Plant Team are met.
-Planning and delivering seasonal priority stock lines such as Christmas trees and summer bedding.
-Manage customer complaints and answer all customer enquiries by email, telephone or in person being dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.
-Compilation of staffing rotas and thoroughly managing staff hours.
-Ability to cover interviews and recruit for the department as and when required.
-Good knowledge of all departmental items sold.
-Merchandising products on the shop floor to create an inspiring and safe shopping experience.
-Stock rotation, aware of the best sellers and deadlines, move stock quickly as necessary.
-Generate ideas to support the development and efficiency of the Plant area department.
-Planning and managing staffing levels for indoor and outdoor plant area whilst working with the partners on the needs of the business.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Experienced Gardener
Experienced Gardener required
Job Ref S233
Our client is an established company of landscape professionals who specialise in the field of garden design, landscape construction and garden care/maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. They are BALI registered and ISO 9001 certified. Due to continued expansion, the company are in search of knowledgeable gardeners at all levels; from assistant to skilled/senior, on a full-time permanent and fully employed basis. A generous salary will be offered in line with experience.
Applicants should have comprehensive hands-on experience in garden care and maintenance and an ability to carry out the finer aspects of horticulture, such as species-specific pruning, as well as the more physically demanding tasks. Applicants will be willing to work on their own initiative as well as under direction where necessary. Senior gardeners will be responsible for a team of three assistants, and assistant gardeners will work within a small team under the direction of a senior gardener. Successful applicants will be based primarily on a single large estate, with other sites include high-end new build properties throughout South East London.
Candidates for this position will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification, with PA1/PA6 spray certificates being required of senior gardeners. Good plant knowledge is required, as is an ability to ensure safe and efficient use of a range of gardening machinery. Senior Gardeners are required to hold a full driving licence.
Benefits include training support, 28 days paid holiday and a company pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing company, and to develop your career with them.
If this Experienced Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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