Horticultural Manager - S643 - This position has now been filled
Horticultural Manager required
A superb opportunity for an experienced Plantarea Manager to join a large destination Garden Centre packed full of traditional and varied exceptional quality plants which have been sourced from across the country and internationally. You will be joining at an exciting time as the outside Plantarea will double in size in January 2020 keeping in line with customer demands.
Do you have excellent plant knowledge?
Are you an experienced plant buyer in touch with leading plant suppliers?
Can you maintain and deliver the highest standards in plant retailing?
Key points
- To be responsible for stock investment in the Horticultural department
- To merchandise products boldly with clarity and good clear signage
- To promote the importance and benefits of effective team working
- Prepare the department layout plans in advance of seasonal changes
- To set and share daily and weekly targets and objectives with your team
Must haves
- The ability to lead and inspire the team to deliver high standards of retailing
- Excellent Horticultural knowledge
- Strive to reach and exceed sales targets
- Be well organised with good attention to detail in all tasks
If this Horticultural Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Horticultural Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Horticultural Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Landscape Foreman - R021
Our Client has been established for over 20 years and have been involved in commercial soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. The business has had a change of ownership in the last two years and a new CEO recently. They are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Landscape Foreman for a variety of soft landscape construction projects.
Job Description:
| Team supervision | Ensure team are on site on time, breaks are monitored, uniform and PPE are worn correctly and site is left in a good state each day in a safe and secure location. |
| Reporting absence | To lead on compliance with absence reporting procedure, ensuring team communicate and absence is recorded correctly. |
| Health and Safety | Ensure all Health and Safety criteria onsite is met. Report any issues to the Contracts manager and ensure reporting mechanisms are used. |
| Supervision of deliveries | Oversee onsite deliveries. Ensure any issues are communicated ahead of time. To oversee safe delivery and off load of all deliveries. All materials are to be checked upon delivery. No operatives or foreman are to enter the delivery vehicle. Check the quality of stock, any defective/damaged stock i.e. twisted/broken trees are to be rejected. Inform your contracts manager immediately before delivery leaves. |
| Site issues/queries | Ensure all issues/queries are reported to your Contracts Manager and the office immediately so they can be dealt with, with quality management in mind. |
| Care of company property | Ensure all company property is looked after. Carry out daily pre-start checks to each tool that has an engine. Ensure that ALL tools and equipment are cleaned twice per month thoroughly and after each use. Vehicles are to be left clean inside at all times and washed weekly. If medical kit is used, inform the office once supplies are running low. Ensure there is always enough eye wash for two people for both eyes at all times. All tools and equipment to be stored safely and returned to the van each day. Any maintenance required should be carried out as required. |
| Daily updates | Keep lines of communication open with your Supervisor and Manager. Ensure reporting and emails are checked/completed daily. |
| Works evidence | Before and after images are to be taken each day of the works carried out by yourself and your operatives (no exceptions). To be sent to your office Contracts Administrator (email and contact number will be provided) |
| Training | It will be your responsibility to ensure that you and your team are working to the required standard. These standards and training methods will be monitored by your Contracts Manager and senior management and will form part of your PDR review. |
| Site responsibilities | You will be responsible for direct conversations with the site manager. Each morning you need to carry out a ten-minute daily risk assessment. Ensure all paperwork is logged/retained correctly. |
| Near miss & Accident reports | You will be responsible for informing your Supervisor/Manager and the office if you or anyone within your team encounter a near miss.
Near miss/accident reports are to be completed in full and submitted to the office for record and to allow the safety manager to advise of any control measures required.
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| RAMS & Toolbox Talk signatures | At the start of each job you will be required to carry out a toolbox talk (TBT) for each task on site you are likely to carry out (provided inside the RAMS folder) These are to be read to your operatives and signed by each member. Any new operative on site MUST carry out a TBT.
You will be required to ensure your operatives read, understand then sign the risk assessment and method statement pack given to you on the first day of a new site. |
| Quality Management | Assist your contracts manager to monitor and record quality control measures during project completion from start to finish. Ensure you keep good communication with your manager. Issue resolution and improvements to be communicated and recorded. |
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a Foreman or Team Leader within the landscape construction industry.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and execute work efficiently.
- Good leadership skills are also important as are good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- Good horticultural and plant knowledge.
- Good practical and machinery skills
Driving licence and CSCS card are essential requirements.
If this Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
To view more Landscape jobs, click Landscape.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscape Foreman vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Landscape Foreman vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Horticultural Sourcing Specialist - D654
A unique opportunity to join one of the leading suppliers of plant material to the British Landscaping Industry as Horticultural Sourcing Specialist. The business has grown from strength to strength producing an extensive range of plants which is supplemented from key suppliers to ensure they can supply a one stop shop for their clients.
Do you have knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems with commercial awareness?
Do you have experience with KPI’s, self-motivated who can work well under pressure?
Do you have experience in project management?
Key points
- To build and maintain good relationships with existing and new suppliers
- Develop and maintain catalogues of information regarding suppliers range
- Work closely with the Purchasing Manager to review and forecast market trends
- Support with purchasing, the negotiation and tendering process in other areas as required
- To continually update the knowledge base of purchasing, sales & marketing team
Must haves
- Good Horticultural knowledge and experience
- Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and allocate time effectively
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to multi-task
If this Horticultural Sourcing Specialist vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Nursery Grower/Propagator - J372 - Middlesex
Nursery Grower/Propagator required
Our client is a family owned business backed by an experienced team providing high quality Aquatic Plants and exceptional service since 1965. Their Customers are Garden Centres, Landscapers, Designers, Environment Agencies and Internet companies who use their extensive range of container grown aquatics from plugs to 30 litre mature plants. They are currently seeking an enthusiastic skilled Grower to ensure top quality plants are produced on time in the volumes required.
Do you have experience in commercial ornamental horticulture?
Do you have technical knowledge of growing principles?
Do you have experience of leading a team?
Key points
- Propagation by seed, cuttings and division
- Planning and stock evaluation for coming season
- Checking and maintaining the water system
- Weed and pest control in cropping and non-cropped areas
- Maintaining Glasshouse environments
Must haves
- Previous experience in nursery production
- Be self-motivated with good organisational skills
- Understand the importance of high-quality plants
- Keen to take on a good level of responsibility
If this Nursery Grower/Propagator vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Nursery Grower/Propagator vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Nursery Grower/Propagator vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7834 - This position has now been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to manage the award-winning gardens of a beautiful private estate in Cheshire.
The 26-acre estate consists of formal garden areas with expansive manicured lawns and grass areas with paths throughout, herbaceous borders, topiary, a large pond and lake, a water feature, mixed hedges and borders, kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, with surrounding woodland of young and mature trees. A full irrigation system is in place.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for managing all areas of the garden including the wider estate grounds. The lawns are maintained by a contractor and there are currently two other gardeners working on site. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and prioritising the garden work schedule and continue to work in a safe and secure environment by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times.
Applicants must have demonstrable experience of managing garden staff in a private estate environment, excellent plant identification skills, competence with a full range of garden machinery and kitchen gardening experience. Spray certificates would be an advantage along with knowledge of maintaining ponds and water gardens. Due to seasonal variation and planned events, the Head Gardener may be required to be flexible in terms of their working hours.
This beautiful property is currently on the market for sale however, the owners are looking for a full time Head Gardener to take ownership of the garden. Someone with a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required to a high horticultural standard. Ideally, employment will continue with the new owners however, as there is no guarantee, this position will be on a 6-month rolling contract. Either way, when the house is sold, the remaining amount of the 6 months’ salary is guaranteed.
SALARY: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Knutsford, Cheshire
JOB No: EC7834
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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Plantarea Manager - P320 - This position has now been filled
An outstanding opportunity exists for a Plantarea Manager to join one of the largest progressive family owned Garden Centres in the South West. Their expert team are always ready to provide good advice in all areas of the garden centre with much passion and pride. As Plantarea Manager you will play a vital role in delivering excellent visual merchandising standards and customer care.
Do you have the knowledge and expertise to manage a large outside plants department?
Are you an exceptional plant buyer with good contacts in the trade?
Are you an inspirational team leader who leads by example?
Key points
- Purchasing of all plant stock and analysing sales
- Providing exceptional levels of merchandising standards
- Maintaining a high level of housekeeping in all areas
- Keeping up to date with the latest fashions and trends in plant retailing
- Ensuring your team provide the highest level of customer service and care
Must haves
- A proven track record in motivating teams to exceptional achievements
- Excellent retailing skills with good attention to detail in all areas of the role
- At least 2 years experience in a Plant Buying capacity
- A friendly professional approach with a positive and flexible attitude to be the best!
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Contracts Manager - N903
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 southwest London region.
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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Plant Buyer - A625
Our client has a family run business which has grown considerably in recent years now in-line to be a popular destination Garden Centre with customers from far and wide. Due to expansion and recent acquisitions they are currently seeking a Plant Buyer who will take responsibility for plant purchasing across 3 sites.
Do you have extensive plant knowledge?
Are you an experienced plant buyer and in contact with leading plant suppliers?
Can you provide a high level of merchandising and displays?
Key points
- Purchasing of all plant stock and negotiating with new and existing suppliers UK and abroad
- Ensure the buying process is robust and performance is on target
- Analysing sales and taking appropriate action
- Weekly visits to the other branches in order to support the team
- Providing excellent visual merchandising standards
Must haves
- Strong negotiating skills able to develop good relationships with suppliers
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Good attention to detail in all areas of the role
- A proven track record in plant purchasing able to drive product development
Possible accommodation available
If this Plant Buyer vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC7572 - This position has now been filled
Sole Gardener required
An attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join a small estate team on a full-time basis, on a beautiful private property near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. This position would suit a hands-on and knowledgeable gardener with excellent attention to detail, a positive attitude and an ability to take ownership of every aspect of a horticulturally diverse garden. Basic garden maintenance is undertaken by other members of staff, leaving the successful candidate free to focus on the finer horticultural aspects of the garden.
The stunning property includes a garden designed by a very well-respected designer and comprises extensive areas of formal lawn, mixed hedges, a kitchen garden, glasshouse, mixed beds/borders, with a wide range of ornamental plants, surrounding paddocks, parkland and mature trees.
Key responsibilities of the successful applicant will include managing and maintaining the formal garden borders, maintaining the planting schemes, preparing and cultivating the vegetable garden, propagation and management of the greenhouse, harvesting and storing fruit and vegetables produced, working alongside a small team around the rest of the estate and on wider grounds projects from time to time, as well as looking after the parkland areas alongside the team.
Applicants for this role will need to demonstrate excellent horticultural knowledge and experience in each of the above areas. Candidates will ideally hold an RHS level qualification at Level 3 or above, though this is not essential if extensive experience can be proven. The successful candidate should have excellent attention to detail and an ability to work well as part of a small estate team. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
JOB No: EC7572
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Sales Representative - J721 - Lancashire
Our client is one of the leading suppliers of plant material to the British Landscaping Industry, producing an extensive range of plants which is supplemented with stock from key suppliers to ensure they can supply a one stop shop for their clients. The company has ambitious expansion plans and are currently seeking a sales representative to join the team working across the U.K.
Do you have a background in field sales and hungry for success?
Do you enjoy the challenge of sourcing and building relationships with new and existing clients?
Are you results orientated and prepared to go that extra mile?
Key points
- To adopt and grow a base of new and existing amenity accounts
- To price incoming enquiries and follow up outstanding quotations
- Improve and develop sales systems with the Sales Manager
- Meet with clients off site in the UK and abroad as required
- Assist with the promotion of the company at trade shows and events
Must haves
- A proven track record in sales
- Excellent negotiating skills and product knowledge
- Plenty of drive and passion to reach and exceed sales targets
- Ensure the company remains a leading supplier to the Landscape Industry
If this Sales Representative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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