Landscape Foreman - E119
Our Client is a prestigious established design and landscaping company who are passionate about horticulture and landscaping with nature and one of Oxfordshire’s leading garden design, landscaping and maintenance companies. They manage beautiful town and country gardens and an estate garden of particular historic note. The company continues to develop their portfolio and require a landscape foreman to join their team in managing some of the exceptional gardens in the area to the highest of standards. They have a vacancy for a Foreman to lead in the construction of hard and soft landscaping tasks and managing a team.
Key points
The objective of this role is to manage individual landscaping projects on site, including the construction of a range of hard and soft features of a garden design, on time, on budget and to the level of quality set by the designer.
The main duties of this position are to lead in the construction of hard and soft landscaping tasks including –
- Mark out site, set levels, prepare foundations
- Prepare bases, including the use of ready mixed concrete and supervise and/or use a wacker plate
- Lay paving slabs, dry, semi-dry and wet point
- Build brick and stone walls, steps and other features
- Frame up and construct decking, close board and panel fencing
- Excavate, construct, line and dress water features
- Prepare ground for turf, including setting of levels, even compaction of ground and correct laying
- Prepare soil and beds for planting, correct plant handling, identification and basic maintenance
- Operate machines in the course of hard and soft landscaping duties
- Undertake specific tasks set by manager
- Maintain clean and tidy tools and equipment at all times
Must haves
- Hard and soft landscaping skills required for above duties
- Use of 360-degree excavator, dumper, rotavator, grinders, disc cutter, circular saw
- Staff management, training and motivation
- Minimum of 5 years practical experience or 3 years practical experience plus formal qualification in Landscaping
- Certificates in use of chainsaw
- Full, clean driving licence with trailer towing qualification
This position comes with an excellent list of benefits.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC4216
A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Gardener who has excellent plant knowledge and wide-ranging horticultural skills to supervise a team of 2/3 gardeners in managing the garden and grounds of a Grade 2 listed country estate in South Warwickshire. The garden is approximately 10 acres in size and has a number of themes such as walled garden, orchard, open parkland, wild flower meadows and extensive water garden. The garden is open to the public for an annual NGS open day and other private events.
Applicants will need to demonstrate comprehensive hands on experience in a similar role managing a large private garden to the highest of standards. Therefore you will ideally have a horticultural qualification to minimum of RHS level 2 and ability to manage the grounds with minimal supervision. Your primary responsibility will be the upkeep of various different compartments of the garden with an emphasis on the greenhouse and borders.
The owners are keen gardeners and work alongside current staff and wish to maintain the happy working environment that exists in the garden. Applicants will therefore need to be able to work not only with the owners but also alongside the two other grounds staff as team work is paramount. Part of the role would also be working with the gardeners to share and teach new skills as they are both keen to learn and develop their knowledge.
Other key attributes for the role are enthusiasm, sense of humour and pride in your work.
Whilst the garden is well established there are a number of ongoing projects meaning that the appointed Head Gardener will need to be flexible in his or her approach to work and willing to adapt to regular change and variation in the garden work as it is regarded by the owner as a ‘Garden in Motion’.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: Circa £36,000 – £40000 dependant on experience and qualifications
LOCATION: Between Stratford upon Avon and Moreton in the Marsh
JOB No: EC4216
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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General Manager - A329
A fantastic opportunity for a General Manager to join a long established independent family business who are continually evolving and strive for impeccable retail standards.
Can you lead and inspire a team to reach goals?
Can you deliver a positive motivated culture across all areas of the business?
Do you thrive on driving sales and profitability promoting the company values and brand?
Key points
- To manage a large retail team to achieve targets and managing individual’s performance
- Work with management to analyse stock and sales to identify improvement opportunities
- Overseeing the trading performance and taking immediate action to achieve sales targets
- To understand in depth the complexities of each department, including a very busy restaurant
- Ensuring high retail standards are achieved at all times
- Ensure positive working relationships are maintained at all times with customers & suppliers
Must haves
- Experience in retail and personnel management
- A positive attitude with excellent communication skills
- The ability to reach and exceed KPI’s
- Ability to lead by example and foster an honest and open environment with effective communication channels.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC4193
A full time Experienced Gardener is sought to join a small team of gardeners who manage a 9 acre garden that forms part of a beautiful large private estate in an idyllic Cotswolds setting near Tetbury. The gardens consist of formal lawns, box/yew hedges and topiary, herbaceous borders, kitchen garden with organic vegetable production, cut flowers and fruit, glasshouse and garden water features.
Applicants for this vacancy will ideally have a recognised horticultural qualification, and proven experience working in a similar role in a large private garden. You will be required to assist the Head Gardener in the management and maintenance of the entire outdoor area. Experience in organic gardening/growing would also be an advantage as the garden is largely run organically.
Competencies in the following areas are important:
- Good general plant knowledge to maintain all planted areas
- Maintenance of all lawns
- Seasonal bulb planting
- Pruning of shrubs, plants and topiary
- Greenhouse management and maintenance
- Manage irrigation systems and maintain water features
- Weed control through organic means where possible
- Manage composting of waste on site
- Care of the chickens
- Pest and disease control through organic methods
- Provision of cut flowers, fruit and vegetable for the house and occasionally a London property.
Other estate duties are likely to include maintenance of drives, paths, terraces, garden sculptures, drains, garden furniture and assisting with maintenance of all garden machinery. It is also anticipated that some mechanical tasks such as hedge and meadow cutting may be contracted out. Therefore you may be required to supervise this work.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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ACCOMMODATION Live out vacancy
SALARY: Circa £32,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
JOB No: EC4193
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Round Supervisor - Live Out - E107
Do you want to work for our successful, high quality grounds maintenance company based near Bournemouth?
Do you want to be a valued member of our dynamic, young and enthusiastic team?
Do you want to take pride in your work and provide a high-quality service?
Would you like to work in a role where you can further your horticultural knowledge whilst taking advantage of excellent career opportunities?
Key points
- Grass cutting with straight stripes
- Strimming
- Weeding beds and borders
- Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance
- Operating various horticultural machinery including, mowers, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmers, chippers, chainsaws and much more
- Preparation and laying of large areas of turf
- Planting of shrubs and trees
- Ensuring that projects are completed to the high quality that our customers expect
- Taking responsibility for the day to day operations of a small team
- Taking responsibility for other members within the team
- Following health and safety policies and procedures
- Maintenance of commercial and domestic grounds to a high standard
- Demonstrating a dynamic and hands-on approach to work
Must haves
- Formal horticultural qualification
- Proven supervisory experience
- Spraying Certificate – PA1 and PA6
- Good plant knowledge and understanding of correct horticultural practice
- Good practical skills in garden maintenance
- Excellent technical horticultural knowledge and practical skills
- Ability to operate various horticultural machinery
- A full UK driving licence
- Towing licence would be desirable
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 732767 or mark@horticruitment.com
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Landscape Senior Contracts Manager - K119
Are you an experienced soft landscape construction Senior Contracts Manager?
Can you also handle multiple Grounds Maintenance contracts?
Do you have experience of working with developers?
Would you like to join an expanding but experienced team?
Key points
The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Working to tight budgets and forecasts
- Organising the day to day work schedule
- Overseeing the operations team , supervisors , team leaders etc.
- Must be flexible with working hours, must make sure all work teams are ready for the next day
- Excellent man management skills
- Deliver a quality service to existing client base
- Assist with future tenders and approach new clients
The position will essentially be to oversee existing and procure new maintenance contracts, but experience in soft landscape construction is essential as this will be a multi-faceted role.
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card
- Managerial experience in the soft landscape construction and maintenance industry
- Horticultural qualification
- A Management qualification such as IOSH would be highly desirable
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Wholesale Tree Sales Person - West Hampshire - E835
Our client is a leading Christmas tree grower with a plantation that grows around 1,000,000 trees on 140 Hectares of land.
Key points
Our client is looking for a sales person for their Christmas tree production business selling at least 60,000 trees wholesale per annum. The person must be able to engage potential clients, have the computer skills to confirm sales, be prepared to travel to visit clients across south and central England, have the physical ability to mark trees for sale in the field and be heavily involved with dispatch, liaising with the customers during the harvesting campaign.
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience of making sales in the horticultural sector
- Engaging personality and the willingness to get out and about and meet customers. This is not an office job.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Hard & Soft Landscape Foreman - West London - C335
Do you want to work with an established and award winning company?
Do you have knowledge and previous experience of working on high end projects?
Are you a detail orientated craftsman who is passionate about creating beautiful landscapes?
An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Hard & Soft Landscaping Foreman to join a well-established and dynamic team.
Key points
- Carry out and manage day to day construction works and garden installations
- Manage the day to day running of sites and your team
- Communicate effectively with project managers to ensure the smooth organisation of materials and timely completion of projects
- Liaising with clients and contractors as required
Must haves
- 3-5 years’ experience working on high end landscaping projects
- You must be a team player with a willingness and ability to work alone at times
- Skilled in stone work, paving, cladding, timber work and knowledge of irrigation systems will be essential.
- Some experience in soft landscaping including turfing, planting and general plant knowledge would be an advantage.
Hours of work: 07.30 - 17.00 with 1 hour off during the day.
Holiday: 20 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
A Full UK driving licence will be essential.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener - EC4097
A superb opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hands-on Head Gardener to manage 11 acres of grounds of a Grade 2 listed house in central Oxfordshire. The estate consists of substantial formal walled cutting gardens, an abundance of box and yew hedging, herbaceous borders, lawns, orchard, ponds, greenhouses and outbuildings. This historically important garden has an Italian influence, and is currently being restored and developed in conjunction with garden designers.
The owners are looking for a passionate plants person with a minimum RHS level 2 qualification, supported by a minimum of 5 years gardening experience. The role requires an in-depth knowledge of propagation, planting, maintenance and plant care, and a keen eye for detail and order. The position will be responsible for the provision of plants and cut flowers for the house.
There are currently two experienced gardeners in place so the successful candidate should have experience of working as part of a team, and proven ability to negotiate with contractors and suppliers.
You will need to drive for this role and have your own car. There is also an estate vehicle. You will an excellent command of English, be fit and active and an enthusiastic self-starter.
Hours are seasonal and by arrangement.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation of a one bedroom cottage in a nearby village can be provided. Sorry no pets.
SALARY: Salary will be in the range of £25,000 - £35,000 DOE and accommodation provision.
LOCATION: Central Oxfordshire
JOB No: EC4097
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Operations Manager (Grounds Maintenance) - H505
Our client runs a successful landscape and grounds maintenance business which carries out work for a variety of clients, including Housing developers, housing associations, Local Authorities, construction companies etc.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced GM Operations Manager to join the team.
Key points
The Operations Manager will manage client relationships whilst maintaining compliance with industry standards, client specifications and organisational Policy and Procedure. Through team working they will ensure that the administration team are equipped and prepared to deal with customer communications in a prompt and professional manner. Including but not exclusive to; praise, queries, complaints and quotations.
The Operations Manager will use their knowledge of customer requirements, team skills and statutory requirements to successfully programme cyclical works for all teams ensuring that these are either delivered as expected or rescheduled so as to minimise disruption to remaining works.
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS and SMSTS would be highly desirable
- Management experience in the Grounds Maintenance Industry
- Strong grasp of budgets and finances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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