Senior Gardener
An exciting new opportunity has opened for a skilled horticulturalist who is looking to work for a dynamic and creative family with a strong commitment to sustainability and respect for nature and an approach to team culture; which holds integrity, empathy and excellence as key values. The family is seeking a highly skilled, passionate and motivated team-playing individual to take responsibility of the management of their gardens at their premises in Windsor and occasionally in Central London when required. The Senior Gardener will play a key role in setting and contributing to a happy and cohesive culture, working closely alongside other team members and the family.
The gardens are organically managed with a strong emphasis on sustainability and knowledge in this area is essential. Expertise in formal and informal garden maintenance and a comprehensive knowledge of different plant species and their care is fundamental. The role will include regular maintenance of the grounds including lawns, wildflower meadows, a wild pond, herbaceous and mixed borders, vegetable garden, cut flower garden and a variety of both young and mature trees. Additional tasks will include cut flower production, propagation and managing a compost system.
Working under the direction of the Principal and Team Manager, and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the development, care and maintenance of the gardens and grounds of a country property within Windsor Great Park, as well as overseeing the care of three urban gardens in central London. When attending to the properties within Central London, a company vehicle will be provided and it is estimated you will be required to attend the properties once a month. You will line-manage a part-time groundsman and other part-time labour as required throughout the season. Applicants will present demonstratable experience within a similar private setting for a minimum of 3 years, have strong plant knowledge and hold a horticultural qualification.
This position would suit a proactive and creative horticulturalist who has demonstrable experience of working within a private estate. The successful candidate will play an active role in managing new planting projects, liaising with specialist contractors, garden designers and the wider estate team. This role would provide a great opportunity for an ambitious gardener looking to progress in their field, with an attractive employment package and training opportunities.
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000
LOCATION: Virgina Water
JOB No: EC59928
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Head Gardener
These 10-acre gardens are an excellent example of a traditional private family estate garden and comprise of formal lawns, shrub and herbaceous borders, hedges, a large walled garden used for the production of vegetables and cut flowers, smaller natural ponds, two glasshouses for the production of plants and vegetables for use throughout the year in the main house for the family and guests.
The successful applicant will oversee the daily running of the gardens including any implementation of any future rejuvenation of borders etc and will be leading a small team of four others to motivate, provide guidance, training, and support to provide high standards of work. The role will include general maintenance (Performing routine garden maintenance tasks, such as pruning, weeding, planting, watering, and pest control).
An excellent all-round knowledge not only of horticulture but the safe use and maintenance of garden machinery will be required and be able to manage all aspects related to health and safety practices in the garden.
Applicants will have previous experience working on a large private family country garden and understand the needs and demands that come of this, have strong horticultural knowledge, excellent leadership and communication skills, proficiency in using garden equipment and tools and a real passion and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of garden presentation.
The successful candidate will be a dedicated and experienced Head Gardener able to lead the horticultural team and ensure the continued excellence of the gardens. The estate prides itself on being 99% organic and is looking to continue and improve the organic approach. In addition, the successful candidate will act as security for the estate particularly whilst the family are travelling and will need to care for the animals from time to time if they are travelling.
The Client is offering a competitive salary, a beautiful and peaceful working environment, as well as a large 1 bedroom, on site accommodation with all bills included. In addition, the role also offers 23 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a discretionary annual bonus.
The position is based around a 40-hour week with a small amount of weekend work for glasshouse, watering and feeding the chickens.
SALARY: £40,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Jersey, Channel Islands
JOB No: EC59882
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Head Gardener
An experienced Head Gardener is sought to play a leading role on a stunning and exclusive venue for weddings based in the Cotswolds. The magical gardens were beautifully designed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman and continue to be maintained to an exceptionally high standard. This position would suit a Head Gardener with high attention to detail and someone who takes pride in their work. The vacancy is open to candidates seeking full time or part time employment.
The enchanting countryside sanctuary sits amid 450 acres of private grounds, with the gardens about 3 acres featuring Georgian-style architecture, orangery, sparkling water features, a crumbling ruin, exquisite topiary, yew and box hedges, rose gardens, rose pergola, perfectly manicured lawns, cloisters, archways, a thatched boat house, tennis court. There is also a kitchen garden and a wide range of fruit trees growing vegetables and fruit such as cherries, plums, Rhubarb, apples, pears, artichoke, green beans and much more.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for the day-to-day management and hands on maintenance of the garden. The successful candidate will work alongside a part time and a full-time assistant gardener. The lawns along the entrance roadside and the parking area are looked after and cut by another member of staff.
The ideal candidate will have excellent plant knowledge and experience managing a diverse garden. The venue is set within an organic farm mainly for beef and sheep. The gardens are kept as organically as possible with sprays used on the box hedging. A chainsaw certificate would be advantageous however not essential.
Applicants should be equally passionate, energetic and experienced hands-on professionals. Practical experience with a full range of garden machinery is desired, as well as a full driving licence.
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience (pro rata for part time)
LOCATION: Near Chippenham, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC59680
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Experienced Gardener
A passionate and experienced Gardener / Plantsperson is sought after to maintain a beautiful 3-acre private garden in Weybridge, Surrey.
The garden was extensively redeveloped 10 years ago and has recently undergone further developments. This stunning garden has previously been featured in homes & gardens and is being kept to a high standard. The gardens surrounding the house consist of extensive lawns, flower beds, borders, shrubs, kitchen garden, raised beds, green house, a variety of mature and young trees and at the end of a garden is a lake. The kitchen garden / raised beds supply the house with fruit and vegetables and propagation is carried out in the greenhouse.
The owners have a real passion for their garden and are looking for an experienced gardener to manage and maintain the garden with minimal supervision to a high horticultural standard. As the sole gardener, you will be expected to undertake a range of normal gardening duties including weeding, specialist pruning, planting, etc. Additional assistance can be provided during the busier period for the hedge cutting and lawn care if required.
The ideal candidate will be a true plantsperson, have good plant identification and knowledge of the seasons. Applicants should ideally have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification and have previous experience working on a private estate. Although sprays are used to a minimum, a spray certificate PA1/PA6 would be an advantage. Chainsaw certificate and driving licence would also be ideal.
Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to oversee contractors as and when onsite. The gardener should be happy to work outside in all weathers, have the drive to get the job done to a high standard and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required. With an extensive range of equipment onsite, the successful applicant will be expected to operate a range of garden machinery and have good craft skills. A truck is provided with the position for the sole use of the gardener hence a driving licence is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a gardener who takes pride in their work and is looking to work with owners who enjoy a beautiful garden.
SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Weybridge, Surrey
JOB No: EC59835
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Sole Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a beautiful privately owned arts and crafts garden in Southwest Surrey. The partially designed Gertrude Jekyll Garden sits within half a mile of the local train station and beside SSSI woodland. The formal privately-owned garden is listed and has featured in garden literature over the last 100 years, though it is not currently open to the public.
The formal gardens encompass 6 acres with a further 5 acres of SSSI woodland. There is also a 6-acre field that is contiguous with the property which requires minimal management. The gardens have been restored in part to their original structure over the past 20-years and comprise a stunning sunken garden with an octagonal lily pond, a walled winter garden, a lime walk and a circular garden with shrubbery. An original rose garden of one acre, which had fallen into disrepair under previous ownership, has been redesigned by Simon Dorrell and is now fully established. The gardens contain extensive yew and some box hedging with some topiary, several lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, orchard, three ponds, mature trees and numerous architectural features including bargate walls. The grounds also include a large greenhouse, cold frames, a potting shed, a workshop, a garden yard and various outbuildings. The woodland (which was originally a hazel coppice) slopes steeply down to a river. A management plan has been agreed in conjunction with Natural England, the implementation of which has been underway for several years.
The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of managing large private gardens on their own and of maintaining high standards. Help may be brought in where necessary, i.e. in response to seasonal demands. Applicants will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification(s) or experience working on a horticulturally diverse garden, have excellent plant knowledge and physical fitness, competency with the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery as well as excellent time management skills and self-motivation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to join a friendly and welcoming estate and manage a stunning arts and crafts garden autonomously. The position will suit a physically fit and knowledgeable gardener with excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritise their workload. Applicants need not possess a driving licence for the role but should be living within a reasonable commuting distance.
SALARY: up to £40,000
LOCATION: Southwest Surrey
JOB No: EC59641
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Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor required.
Job Ref: H529
Our client and its sister company are renowned for the design and build of luxury residential gardens and landscape projects and they specialise in the super prime residential market. They are a leader in their sector, and they provide an exemplary service to their clients. Growth in the aftersales and client care division has increased the need for our client to strengthen their project delivery teams with the appointment of a Site Supervisor to work on projects mainly in West London, however, this does occasionally extend into the home counties.
Job Brief
The main responsibilities of the Site Supervisor will be to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day management of the project together with the Site Manager, in order to do this the successful candidate will be an organised and efficient team member being able to manage a team effectively, including direct employees, sub-contract labour, agency workers, specialist sub-contractors in relation to steelworks, lighting, water-features and many more as well as other trades as required.
It is important for the successful candidate to be able to create and maintain a positive and enjoyable working environment with effective communication skills whilst being aware of the safety of the team around.
Our client creates exemplary and quality plans, and the Site Supervisor will need to be able to deliver these plans to a high standard. Additionally, as the Site Supervisor role, you will be required to assist in staying up to date with recording the progress of projects on site, timesheets of employees and sub-contractors and stay aligned with the work programme for projects by ensuring that materials arrive on site on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Experience working with a variety of office software, for example, mail tools and Excel spreadsheets.
- To be an enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn new skills in a creative working environment.
- At least 10 years’ experience in landscaping, specifically within the luxury market
- CSCS card.
- SSSTS would be advantageous however training can be provided.
- Be able to assist in the management of a team between 5 and 15 members.
- Good communicative skills with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication.
If this Site Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Paul Hargreaves on 01233 732767 or paul@horticruitment.com
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Sole Gardener
A driven and hands on Sole Gardener / Estate Manager is sought after to manage the sustainably designed gardens and grounds of a private estate near Petersfield, Hampshire on a full time and permanent basis. The role would suit an individual who is self-motivated, organised, independent and who is able to work to a high standard on their own for the majority of their time. The property owners will in the first instance call upon the Gardener for practical assistance with repairs and other issues which may arise.
The property area in total is 50 acres with the majority being fields which are maintained by a local farmer and are used for grazing. The garden surrounding the property is approximately 4-5 acres and includes borders of mixed perennials, large swathes of wildflowers, a pond, a walled vegetable garden growing produce for the house and a polytunnel. The gardens are maintained organically, and sustainable practices are encouraged on the estate.
The owners plan to plant more trees in the fields and gardens as well as to restore and upgrade the hedgerows around the fields and replace fencing where needed. A garden design firm has been appointed to carry out new planting schemes for the garden and grounds, with the hard landscaping works (e.g., new paths) and main planting will be carried out this autumn.
The successful applicant will be hands on and responsible for the general management and maintenance of the gardens and grounds. The garden duties include upkeep and maintenance of hedges, pathways and flower meadows, planting and upkeep of beds, borders, vegetable garden and polytunnel, pruning of fruit and other trees, harvesting and coppicing. The estate duties include arranging and overseeing maintenance of the swimming pool, overseeing and co-ordinating external contractors (burglar alarm servicing, domestic appliance servicing), art handling and picture hanging, use and maintenance of vehicles and equipment (ride-on mowers, Kubota utility vehicle, strimmers, blowers, hedge-cutters, chainsaws, etc.) and the construction, maintenance and repairs of post and rail / electric fencing.
A competitive salary is provided with the role depending on experience, 20 days paid holiday per annum and the working hours are 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with experience in all rounded estate management and regenerative / sustainable gardening looking for an opportunity to be involved in the running of all aspects of a private estate.
SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: near Petersfield, Hampshire
JOB No: EC59444
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Horticultural Grower
Horticultural Grower
Job Ref ADV484
We are a wholesale family run business, primarily growing bedding plants in a range of formats. We grow over 1 million packs each year allowing us to provide our clients with a wide range of product and extensive colour choice.
THE ROLE
This is a hands-on role supporting our head grower. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking all aspects of husbandry and production of crops.
- Manage pest, disease and weed control programmes.
- Complying with hygiene and health standards
- Perform essential administrative tasks, including record keeping.
- Must be prepared to work weekends on a rotating basis.
- To be prepared to work on our second site nearby.
THE CANDIDATE
- Must be enthusiastic, motivational and have experience of working in a similar role. Most importantly a passion for plants- most things then follow with ease.
- Relish the challenges of growing plants in a commercial environment and want to be recognized for growing the best plants.
- Ability to adapt on a daily basis to the varied demands of the job and work well under pressure to help plan weekly and daily job tasks by observing and reporting on crops.
- Excellent attention to detail, computer literate and a good communicator.
- A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience ideally with some or all of the following, experience in aspects of commercial plant production, Excellent plant knowledge and a valid Forklift certificate and drivers license as well as PA1 and PA6 Spray certificates are desirable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Negotiable
Language:
- Good written and spoken English (Required)
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Site Manager
Site Manager required.
Job Ref: H528
Our client and its sister company, specialise in the design and build of luxury residential gardens and landscape projects in the super prime residential market. As a company renowned within the industry, they are expected to deliver faultless service standards to the most discerning of clientele. Growth of the aftersales and client care division requires the strengthening of the project delivery teams on site with the appointment of a Site Manager for projects predominantly in West London, but occasionally extending into the home counties.
Job Brief
Expansion of the company requires the strengthening of the delivery teams on site with the appointment of a Site Manager for projects predominantly in West London.
Your role will be to create and maintain a positive and pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication, and safety. As Site Manager your responsibilities will include the day-to-day management of your project(s). This will involve managing the workforce, including direct employees, sub-contract labour, agency workers and specialist sub-contractors in relation to steelworks, lighting, water-features, timber fabrication, Arboriculturists and other trades as required.
Delivery of the projects to the company’s exemplary and demanding quality plans is essential. The successful candidate will be able to produce weekly and monthly reports specific to the project requirements, manage the record keeping of progress on site and the timesheets of the site team and sub-contractors. Planning of the project in line with the work programme and ensure that materials are on site and the required time.
Key Responsibilities
A successful Site Manager should also have experience with a variety of office software including email tools, excel spread sheets, and be enthusiastic about learning new skills in a dynamic and creative working environment.
The successful candidate should have at least 10 years’ experience in landscaping in a luxury market, and 5 years in a similar role. Existing skills should include a CSCS card. SSSTS or SMSTS would be preferable, but training can be provided.
Candidate Skills
Ultimately the Site Manager should be able to ensure the smooth running of the construction site and contribute to the timely completion of the project to the required standard while managing between 5 and 15 people. Strong organisational skills and time management along with a natural proficiency in written and verbal communication will be an integral part of the successful candidate’s skill set as well as being able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Benefits:
Salary up to £48,000 DOE
20 days holiday
Company pension Scheme
If this Site Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Paul Hargreaves on 01233 732767 or paul@horticruitment.com
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Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager required.
Job Ref: N430
Established in 1977, our client offers a full range of services to cover every aspect of landscape construction and maintenance. The goal is to provide the highest levels of service and help their customers realise the full creative possibilities of modern landscaping.
They specialise in the commercial sector and with their centrally located Head Office and Nursery, they operate throughout the UK. Our client offers a complete landscaping service that includes everything from ecology considerations, design and installation to aftercare and maintenance, providing a bespoke solution for your requirements.
Purpose of the Job:
- To manage the planning and execution of allocated contracts to ensure maximum return for the company and completing the contracts to a high standard.
- The successful candidate can be based anywhere in North or West London to manage the day to day operation of M25 area.
- To ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental systems.
Main Tasks:
- Input into pricing of jobs
- Assist the Systems Administrator with the production of method statements and risk assessments
- To plan resource levels
- To liaise with other managers to allocate resources for labour and plant
- To programme contract delivery
- Assisting with foremen packs
- Attend site meetings with client or their representatives as required
- Control of direct and subcontract labour and completion of weekly report sheets
- Control of all plant and materials and use of purchase requisitions
- Conducting monthly toolbox talks & associated paperwork
- Active role in recruitment of new employees
- Working within our established quality and environmental systems
- Ensuring on site activities comply with Health & Safety regulations
- Ongoing monitoring of contract programme ensuring maximum return and meeting required company standards
- Dealing with contract correspondence as necessary
- Liaising with the FM Estimator/Surveyor regarding invoicing of completed work and extras / variations
- Approving contract purchase invoices
- Awareness of any marketing opportunities for the company
- Attendance at fortnightly production meetings
- Carry out site surveys, site meetings and client meetings as required
- Responsible for identification of any training needs for foremen and operatives and communication to the Systems Administrator
- Other duties as required
If this Contracts Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Tom Little on 01233 732767 or tom@horticruitment.com
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