Production Manager
Production Manager required
Job Ref G318
A busy online plant nursery based in the South West is looking to appoint an experienced commercial grower as its Production Manager on a full time and permanent basis.
The Production Manager will be part of the company’s management team, working closely with the directors and other line managers so a commercial approach to the business requirements of online plant nursery is necessary. This is not a passive role responding to instructions; the Production Manager is expected to take an active part, within the management group. This includes generating new ideas, having input into which are to be pursued and then helping execute whatever plan is decided upon.
The right candidate will need the following skills:
-Good experience and training in protected growing (polytunnels), soft (and top) fruit, hardy nursery stock.
-Management of horticultural crops from seed (sweet peas, cosmos, herbs), perennials and hardy’s.
-Experienced cuttings propagator.
-Experience and knowledge of growing potted plants and nursery stock.
-Ability and understanding of the importance of maintaining records on the growing operation.
-Prepared and able to train and supervise subordinate personnel in greenhouse operations and in the proper horticultural methods and techniques of growing.
Synchronised crop delivery and crop management is key, as is managing crop growing programmes. The successful candidate will have a scientific understanding of plant health and culture and experience of commercial nursery/growing. Constantly seeking to improve efficiencies, lower costs and improve quality new product recommendations.
Required: driving license, PA1 and PA6 Certified, professional horticultural experience as a commercial grower, horticultural certificates/education.
If this Production Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Horticulture Manager
Horticulture Manager required
Job Ref J730
Our client brings together years of experience, creative flair and an eye for detail to produce unique, memorable design-led spaces and event experiences, for an array of clients throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Specialists in planting, landscaping and floristry, horticulture is at the heart of what they do, with site planting and transformations accounting for the majority of work. Alongside this, they offer design and build services for a wide variety of events, bars, mobile and semi-permanent structures, exhibition stand and displays, venue and also complete site transformations.
The client offers a complete service from design and planning through to build, installation as well as adding the finishing touches. With an expanding team of specialised, skilled individuals from creative minds to hands-on makers, the team prides itself on attention to detail and exceptional quality, working with clients through all phases of their projects, to bring brands to life.
Based in Warwickshire, their purpose-built site brings the areas of expertise and team together, with a dedicated plant nursery to grow and house a huge range of beautiful trees, plants and cut flowers, a design studio, welding and carpentry workshop, a warehouse of interior items and props, and offices all under one roof.
They provide the complete experience to their clients, and have a strong portfolio of clients with trusted and loyal relationships.
Job brief
An experienced Horticulture Manager is sought after to take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all plant stock including both indoor and outdoor plants held within greenhouses, polytunnels and outdoor spaces.
You will be responsible for purchasing all necessary materials, plant feeds, pesticides etc. to enable you to perform your duties.
You will also be required to source, and purchase plants direct from Holland and other continental growers, as well as specialist liaising and building strong working relationships with Dutch suppliers and growers to source unique plants.
As part of the calendar of events you will manage a small team to assist with the maintenance and watering of plants and also the make-up of plants and planters for the events working to tight deadlines.
During certain times of the year, you may be asked to work with the team on event sites with prestigious clients, advising and leading the planting team and working to fulfil the client briefs to complete the spaces. There may also be an opportunity to work with clients on an international level.
We also have a number of onsite grounds contracts for high-level commercial and private clients, so you would be required to manage and maintain planting plans, landscaping and maintenance for these sites with a support team.
The position is both physically and mentally demanding with long working hours during the summer months. Strong management skills and an ability to adapt to fast moving changes are essential to the successful performance of this role.
Responsibilities
-Liaise with Operations Director to make decisions for operational activities.
-Plan and execute annual plant maintenance schedule.
-Manage staff resourcing around busy periods.
-Management of small team.
-Purchasing of plant supplies from local suppliers.
-Purchasing of plants and trees from international suppliers
-Ensuring plants and trees are made up for events
Requirements
-Proven experience as Horticulture Manager or equivalent position
-Strong horticulture experience and plant knowledge
-Relevant horticultural qualifications - preferred, not essential
-Proven experience of leading teams
-Able to demonstrate a strong background in garden centres/nurseries or horticultural environments
-Effective maintenance of all relevant nursery areas
-Strong plant knowledge and understanding of plant quality
-Computer Literate (Excel & Word)
-Good planning and organisational skills
-Ability to work to time pressures effectively in a fast moving and rapidly changing market
-Good interpersonal skills - A team player
If this Horticulture Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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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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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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Head Gardener
An experienced Head Gardener is sought after on a full time and permanent basis for a beautiful private estate situated in a Buckinghamshire village. The estate is comprised of a large historic Victorian mansion with formal lawns and gardens (5 acres) plus woodland and tenanted farmland totalling 110 acres. There is a sizeable walled garden with swimming pool, tennis court, and a working kitchen and flower garden. There are several wooded areas that have been brought back in hand with further tree and shrub planting planned for the future.
The family has lived on the estate for 21 years and has lovingly restored the house and grounds to their former glory. There are a significant number of mature specimen trees that add to the ambience of the grounds. There is a full time Estate Manager and Under Gardener.
The successful applicant will have substantial practical experience of managing and maintaining extensive grounds and gardens. This is a hands-on role which requires not only strong physical attributes but the ability to lead and communicate effectively with co-workers. It will be a key requirement that the candidate can plan and implement seasonal works programmes as well as delegate duties to the Under Gardener. With the potential to further development the garden (planting trees and shrubs, landscaping, new flower beds, etc.) that will ensure that the job is varied and interesting. However, it requires being able to plan in advance, and have a structured daily and weekly works programme. The owner takes a keen interest in the estate development and will assist in planning.
Academic qualifications are preferred but not essential. The candidate should be skilled at operating and maintaining garden machinery, and have the requisite spray certificates, chainsaw and driving licence.
The hours of work are seasonal – high season: 8:00 am or earlier until 5:00 pm. Low season: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (daylight hours). One hour break for lunch. Annual leave is four weeks with no more than two weeks to be taken consecutively unless agreed with the employer.
There is a dedicated 3-bedroom bungalow within the estate for the Head Gardener at a rental fee of £500 per month. The bungalow has a self-contained sun terrace, glass house and rear garden, with immediate access to the grounds.
SALARY: Circa £40,000 per annum
LOCATION: Weedon, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC27136
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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Commercial Quantity Surveyor
Commercial Quantity Surveyor required
Job Ref R023
For more than 30 years, our client has been delivering high quality soft landscaping services to property developers across Southern England. The team of landscaping professionals excel in all aspects of delivering best in class soft landscaping for many of the country’s largest property developers. By managing projects with the skill and experience their clients have come to expect, on time delivery is at the heart of the business. They take pride in the presentation of the development and never loses sight of the objective; to present developments people want to call home. The client understands they have two customers to satisfy; the developer and the home buyer, which is why open communication channels for the duration of each project is vital.
An excellent opportunity has become available for a Quantity Surveyor ideally with a horticultural background. The position is key to the company’s future development and success, in delivering successful outcomes to all stakeholders on their growing portfolio of customers. The salary will be based on experience and the senior candidate will play a role in management on the leadership team. The successful applicant will engage with clients, build relationships with suppliers and carry out estimating and tendering accurately.
The successful person will be highly organized, ambitious to be involved in helping lead the growth of the business, strong in customer service, have a keen commercial acumen and an eye for detail. They need to be able to support projects from pre-contract to final account. The client is open to part remote working with 2 – 3 days based at the office.
Job Description:
-Liaise with the business development manager, account manager, production manager and operations.
-Building value added relationships with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors.
-Perform take off from plans for tender purposes.
-Work with the Account Manager and Business Development Manager to carry out pre and post tender/pricing negotiations to take a bid to contract status
-Maintain contract documentation and cost controls on pre-tender and post contract matters.
-Price and prepare written quotations, tenders and variations and orders for supplier and sub contractors.
-Prepare and issue contracts to clients and/or sub-contractors.
-Establish and work with a broad range of suppliers to ensure the best price for materials.
-Ensure the company continues to improve process’s, operations and communications by, where required, suggesting new process and procedure.
-Preparation and submission of interim valuations, statements and contracts updates to customers
-Management and valuing of variations
-Completing hand over meetings with Production Manager once contracts are agreed.
-Agreement and certification of sub-contractors interim valuations and final accounts
-Preparation, submission and agreement of final account for customers
-Ongoing project reporting and reconciliation to ensure on budget completion of contracts.
-Supply regular analysis and reports as required and suggest improvements to procedures.
Key Skills:
-Is self-motivated and ambitious with a pro-active approach with experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, with a minimum level of supervision.
-Is a problem solver, is collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Has a highly organised, planned and systematic approach.
-Has an understanding of contractual formation and various methods of measurement
-Can manage numerous activities across a number of projects simultaneously.
-Has an outgoing personality, is keen to deal directly with clients and possesses an acute commercial acumen
-Has a full clean driving license
-Has an ability to add value to the role and is motivational and interested in being part of a leadership team that will develop a positive and enthusiastic culture to the wider business
If this Commercial Quantity Surveyor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@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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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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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Hard Landscaper 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 Hard Landscaper vacancy will have been unsuccessful.