Garden Team Leader
Garden Team Leader required
Job Ref G150
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to join the garden care department of an established and popular garden centre. The role will involve garden care and maintenance of domestic properties in West London, on a full-time permanent basis.
The award-winning independent garden centre in West London has a successful gardening department, comprising a small and friendly team. A vacancy has arisen for an experienced gardener with the ability to supervise one other gardener and to lead by example, i.e., to carry out hands-on garden care with high attention to detail and to provide excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate will have experience in garden maintenance, with good plant knowledge, species-specific pruning skills and an ability to work safely and efficiently with a range of garden machinery. A full driving licence is required for this role, with spray certificates (PA1/PA6) being beneficial. Applicants must be friendly, positive, and be able to diplomatically lead and work alongside a team member.
Suitable applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience working in private gardens or for a recognised gardening company, good plant knowledge, a drivers’ licence, good time management and good people skills.
A competitive salary will be offered in reflection of the successful candidate’s experience, plus pension, staff discount and 28 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays).
If this Garden Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Gardener
Gardener required
Job Ref ADV312
An exceptional opportunity to work as a gardener in a substantial private garden in East Sussex. You will need significant horticultural experience, have an interest in growing fruit and vegetables, be physically fit and hold a full U.K. driving licence. The garden comprises perennial and wildflower planting set around the main house, along with a walled vegetable garden and a small orchard, set within the owners’ estate.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop and implement the owners’ vision for the gardens, as guided and directed by the estate manager, and be responsible for routine maintenance and seasonal tasks such as pruning. An interest in the wider estate, managed to encourage ecological diversity, is desirable, and the Estate Manager and Gardener will work together on larger projects. A good understanding of organic gardening, flexibility, enthusiasm, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team within a private household will also be required.
No accommodation is available. Competitive salary depending on experience. To apply please send a current CV and covering letter date telling us why you are interested in the job to info@gardenrecruitment.com. Early applications are welcome, start date as soon as possible.
Skilled Gardener
Skilled Gardener required
Job Ref B506
Our client is an established company operating from West London but operating all over the city specialising in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens. They have won a number of industry awards for their work and unique designs which often incorporate specialist materials and features requiring the highest standard of workmanship. They currently have a vacancy for a Skilled Gardener to join their team.
The Job:
Candidates will be expected to deal with paperwork, ensure that the staff adhere to the highest of standards; organise yours and the teams work schedules; arrange deliveries; and be capable of estimating and liaising with clients. Candidates must have excellent practical skills in all areas of garden maintenance as well as landscaping, with a good eye for detail and strong leadership skills. Be able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering high quality workmanship which is completed on time and within agreed budgets.
-Excellent horticultural knowledge, from plant identification to pest identification and pruning techniques
-Exceptional attention to detail, be creative and have the highest standards of horticultural practice
-Be punctual, tidy in appearance and have good “common sense”.
-Be able to communicate clearly with clients, staff and be able to keep records (fluent in written English)
-You will take a plant identification test during the interview, training on plant knowledge if required.
It is important that you have good communication skills, combined with a pro-active and flexible approach to your duties.
Candidates will be required to hold a formal horticultural qualification.
There are excellent opportunities for further training along with the prospect of career progression.
A full clean UK driving licence is required
Working hours 7am/ 8am – 4.30pm/5.30pm Monday to Friday and be happy to work in and around London.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Sole Gardener
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Sole Gardener to take ownership of an impressive and developing private estate garden in County Meath, Ireland. The property has recently been purchased and the owner has planned an extensive renovation, construction and reinstatement program for the whole estate. Applications are sought from skilled gardeners with demonstrable experience of managing their own time efficiently from a hands-on perspective, preferably with experience at Sole, Senior/Head Gardener level.
The estate is of a parkland-style landscape with copses and strategic planting of trees within the fields, numbering 2000 at present. The total area encompasses 110-acres, with the formal garden being 3-acres when complete. The property will include a kitchen garden, glasshouses and wildflower meadows in addition to an array of ornamental planting and garden features yet to be finalised as part of the design.
Two employees currently work on site, including a part-time groundskeeper. The successful candidate for the Sole Gardener role will report directly to the estate owner and will work with the landscape architect to deliver the garden design, planting and landscaping project as envisaged and will ensure the upkeep of existing parkland.
Responsibilities of the Sole Gardener are to include general garden maintenance and management, e.g. planting, pruning, lawn mowing, hedge cutting, watering/irrigation and tree maintenance. Maintaining the boundaries and property fences will fall within the post holder’s area of responsibility and as such, competence in the operation of some agricultural machinery such as tractors, excavators, hedge trimmers, sprayers etc. will be welcomed, however those without experience with heavy machinery/vehicles are also encouraged to apply. Routine upkeep of the property, i.e. fencing, varied handyman jobs etc. will also be required of the Sole Gardener.
Applicants for this position should have experience in garden management and maintenance, strong horticultural knowledge, experience with self-propelled mowers, chainsaws, and other garden machinery. Applicants with experience in earth moving equipment would also be welcome.
Suitable candidates will be physically fit, energetic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude. An ability to work well unsupervised, plan the workload on a weekly and annual basis and to problem-solve are essential qualities, as are good communication skills and a positive attitude. Applicants should be academically qualified, ideally with certification in Health and Safety. Applicants must hold a full driving licence.
This opportunity is offered with accommodation by way of a 1000ft.2 gate lodge comprising two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room, kitchen and utility room. The lodge has recently been refurbished and is fully furnished. Pets are welcome. Utility costs will be the responsibility of the employee, though rent is covered by the employer in addition to the generous salary stated below.
Standard hours will be 38-hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work when necessary. 29-days holiday (including Public Holidays) are offered, as is use of a vehicle for work purposes.
SALARY: Circa €30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Country Meath, Ireland
JOB No: EC27048
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Landscape Assistant
Landscape Assistant
Job Ref S232
Our client is an established company of landscape professionals who specialise in the field of garden design, landscape construction and garden 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 landscapers at all levels. This vacancy is for an experienced landscape assistant, with both hard and soft landscaping experience at any level, from labourer to skilled. A generous salary will be offered in line with experience.
Applicants should have a demonstrable history of hard and soft landscaping on a range of project sizes and, ideally, be experienced in areas such as paving, fencing, brick/blockwork, timber decking etc. The successful applicant will work within a small team and undertake hands-on landscaping on a full-time basis. Responsibilities will include implementing garden designs under the direction and supervision of the Landscape Foreman on a range of projects. Good physical fitness and an ability to undertake heavy lifting is required for this role.
This role is a full-time permanent, fully employed position. 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 Landscape Assistant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Landscape Foreman
Landscape Foreman required
Job Ref S231
Our client is an established company of landscape professionals who specialise in the field of garden design, landscape construction and garden 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 landscapers at all levels. This vacancy is for an experienced landscape (with hard landscaping experience) and an ability to lead a small team.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable history of hard landscaping on a range of project sizes and must be fully qualified and experienced in areas such as paving, fencing, brick/blockwork, timber decking, composite decking, irrigation systems and the like. The successful applicant will provide supervision to a small team and undertake hands-on landscaping on a full-time basis. Responsibilities include liaising directly with the client from a customer service and design/implementation perspective, reading and setting out scale drawings and working to specifications. A full driving licence is required for this role.
This role is a full-time permanent, fully employed position. 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 Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref G422
Our client is a family run business, comprising of an independent Nursery and a Garden Centre & Café. The above position will be based in the Garden Centre sector of the business. The garden centre has seen significant development and growth over the past few years and offers a wonderful range of homegrown seasonal bedding, seeds & bulbs, specimen shrubs and trees, beautiful herbaceous, as well as indoor plants. There is also an extensive range of pots, composts and a comprehensive range of gardening essentials.
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, including their homegrown bedding range. Continuously expanding, 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.
Applicants must have:
-Previous experience within the horticulture industry (preferably garden centres) and extensive horticultural knowledge.
-A minimum of 2 years managerial experience within retail (again preferably garden centres) with a commercial mindset.
-Have a ‘can do’ and professional attitude, passion and enthusiasm.
-Focused mindset, with a flexible approach to daily challenges
-Hardworking and dedicated
-Be able to work in a high paced environment
-Excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to prioritise workload and delegate
-Exceptional communication skills and be able to work in a team
-Health & Safety experience, capable of monitoring and maintaining safety at all times
Main Responsibilities:
-Financial Management of the Plant Area (incl. Hardy, Seasonal and Indoor Plants) helping set sales targets and budgets, delivering on GM% and being able to analyse weekly sales figures.
-Ordering and securing plant stock, (from reserves to weekly availability), selecting and working with suppliers to deliver exceptional quality plants to their customers
-Creating inspirational, attractive displays to enhance the customer experience while achieve commercial objectives
-Control of stock management, making sure stock levels are maintained and wastage is minimised.
-Leading, engaging and coordinating the plant team to help deliver on daily, weekly and monthly objectives
-Daily team briefs and regular meetings to update on key information (promotional activity, product delivery schedule, workload, financial targets, general enquiries etc).
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Lead Climber
Lead Climber required
Job Ref: T500
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Climbing Arborist to join a small team of skilled operatives and to provide supervision and guidance where necessary. This established and respected company in Kent consists of a dynamic team of professional Landscapers, Designers, Horticulturists, Gardeners, countryside experts and Arborists. The team deliver projects, large and small, from conception to completion, all under one roof. A generous salary is offered in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
Due to ongoing expansion, the company are looking for a Climbing Arborist / Tree Surgeon with an ability to lead by example and increase the abilities of the existing team. This is a full-time permanent role.
Suitable applicants will hold all applicable industry certifications in line with a full range of physical arboricultural operations, good tree identification skills, an ability to undertake remedial tree work as specified by survey/report recommendations, and a thorough working knowledge of arboricultural health and safety considerations.
This is an excellent and rewarding opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary company and to help grow an established division. Initial interviews will be via phone or Zoom, with face-to-face interviews to take place in line with Covid-19 guidelines following success in the first phase.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
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Hard Landscaping Foreman
Hard Landscaping Foreman required
Job Ref - X752
Our client specialises in the design and build of water features and construct beautifully landscaped gardens since 1992.As in most areas of construction, fashions come and go and their enthusiastic team excels at experimenting with new themes as well as skilfully executing traditionally or contemporary constructed water features and landscaped gardens. Their extensive portfolio ranges from small suburban and rural gardens to large country house gardens and we undertake each project with the same level and commitment and professionalism.
An excellent opportunity has become available for a hands-on hard landscape foreman on a full time and permanent basis to predominantly work in North and East Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex. The ideal candidate will be well organised and highly skilled, someone who is driven and passionate about materials, finishes and in delivering high quality landscapes to the required timeframe.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in successfully running large domestic projects, which will include ordering materials and plant, interpreting plans and performing a wide variety of hard and soft landscaping skills. You will have a reporting function to management on a regular basis and will be required to deliver projects on time and on budget. Some experience working with ponds and water features would be useful but not essential. You must be well presented and able to liaise with clients and designers effectively.
Applicants will have a minimum of two years previous experience in hard landscaping and should have the ability to communicate effectively with our clients, the operations team, and designers. You should also be able to supervise, train and motivate labourers and apprentices. A good level of spoken English is required as well as be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions. A full UK driving licence is essential (with a maximum of 6 points).
The working week is 40 hours per week minimum, on site from 7.30 am to 4:00 pm. Provided with the role is a company van for work purposes, quality work wear and tools/kit and ongoing training and development. Annual leave is 28 Days holiday including bank holidays.
If this Hard Landscaping Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Hard Landscaper
Hard Landscaper required
Job Ref V315
Our client is a reputable landscape company that offers the complete garden service, managing the whole garden construction from the designer’s initial concept plan to the completion of the fully planted and landscaped garden.
An excellent opportunity has become available for a hard landscaper with excellent landscape knowledge and experience who is capable of leading teams to create high-end gardens.
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and ensuring projects are organised and sufficiently resourced with appropriate amounts of labour, supplies, tools and equipment. The company work to a very high standard and the hard landscaper will be expected to deliver excellent customer care at all times, ensuring the jobs are completed to agreed timescales and health and safety compliance id followed at all times. He / She will act as an ambassador for the company, representing the business and be a role model for other employees.
The key tasks of the role are;
-Using organisational and communication skills to lead and manage teams to ensure high levels of morale and productivity.
-Ensuring the team deliver a high quality of workmanship covering all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, groundworks and fencing.
-Applying a commercial understanding to the operation and using this understanding to work with budgets and drive efficiency.
-Working with designs and plans to ensure accuracy. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for designers.
-Managing the team safely and effectively across a broad range of tasks including: Digging, rotavating, paving, brickwork, rendering, planting, mulching, using machinery and other related tasks.
-Providing a responsive and professional service to the customers and delivering effective communication. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for customers when on site.
-Dealing promptly with issues arising and escalating them immediately to the company owner.
-To promote and comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in hard landscaping and have commercial awareness as well as proven experience in leading and managing teams. He / She will have excellent organisation and problem-solving skills, be self-motivated, well-presented and able to demonstrate that they can be continuously assertive, proactive and self-starting. Confidence using a range of garden machinery and power tools is essential.
The role is a full time, permanent position and will involve driving and travel into London and other areas in the South. A van is provided with the role and applicants must therefore have a full, clean driving licence and the ability to be mobile and flexible with hours.
If this Hard Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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