Gardener - Glyndebourne Gardens - ADV194
Fixed term contract, 26 March - 28 September 2018
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
As directed by the Head Gardener;
- To manage, care and maintain the flower and shrub borders including weeding, pruning, spraying, planting, digging, splitting and general tidying.
- To maintain the vegetable and cut flower gardens, sowing, planting, spraying and weeding. To supply the House with vegetables and flowers as required.
- To maintain greenhouse plants by sowing, pricking out, potting up, taking cuttings, watering, spraying and cleaning pots.
- To carry out general tidying duties around the garden and house including sweeping paths and paving, removing algae as required.
- To use power tools and vehicles such as tractors safely and as instructed by the Head Gardener.
- To assist as required with additional duties such as furniture moving and rubbish removal in the house.
- To come in at weekends on a rota basis (one weekend in five), to water greenhouse plants and tidy up as required for which time off in lieu will be given.
- To assist in supervising trainees and volunteers on day to day activities as required by the Head Gardener.
- To work safely at all times following Health & Safety and COSHH Regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ or RHS in horticulture
- Practical gardening experience
Desirable
- Driving licence or experience of motorised machinery
- Qualified for using pesticides e.g. PA1/PA6 Use of pesticides
- Chainsaw qualification CS30 & CS30.1
Critical Challenges
To maintain the gardens to the highest standards, working around the performance schedules during the Festival and Tour to ensure all outdoor work is completed before the audience arrive.
Hours of work
The contractual hours of work are 40 per week, 7:00 - 15:30 with half an hour lunch, Monday - Friday. You will also be required to work weekends on a rota basis (one weekend in five), for which time off in lieu will be given.
Rate of Pay & Benefits
The rate of pay is £9.44 per hour. In addition, we offer 5.6 weeks’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum pro rata.
We have excellent on-site catering facilities, can offer a beautiful working environment.
How to Apply
Please apply by e-mailing your CV and covering letter to recruitment@glyndebourne.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 February 2018 with interviews to be held week commencing 26 February.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Experienced Gardener - Live Out - EC3688
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced gardener to work for an established company in the Reading area, Berkshire. The company is celebrating 25 years in business, and offers a range of services in the green industry.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and a good level of experience, have good plant knowledge, experience with a range of grounds maintenance equipment and will be used to working with common garden plants and features. The role will predominantly involve acting as a mobile gardener and giving direction to less experienced gardeners on a daily basis. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential.
You must be conscientious, well presented, able to work under your own initiative and have a positive attitude when it comes to directing others. A good sense of humour is always beneficial, and the ability to be diplomatic when working with your colleagues is essential.
You must have experience with hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, and be willing to undertake other gardening maintenance tasks as they arise. A spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desirable.
The standard working week will consist of 44 hours, with any overtime paid at time and a half. An hourly rate is offered which will rise after successful completion of a three month probationary period, equating to an approximate annual salary as stated below, dependent on experience.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
SALARY: £24,500 DOE
LOCATION: Reading, Berkshire
JOB No: EC 3688
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Gardener 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 the Experienced Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Part Time Gardener - EC3684
Due to the retirement of the current Gardener, a vacancy has arisen for a Part Time Gardener to manage the 4.8 acre large private garden of a Manor House between Bristol – Cheddar and Weston-Super-Mare for 2 days a week. The proprietors are retired owners of a group of Garden Centres and winners of a Silver Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They require a self-employed applicant who is an experienced Professional Gardener who can maintain the gardens.
The garden comprises extensive lawns, 2 old orchards, 150-metre river frontage with a weir, sluices, a restored water wheel, wooded island that has a stone house for an electricity generator turbine. There is also a wild garden on the river frontage. Other areas include a small wildlife lake with aquatic plants and small garden area with topiary box hedging, old Mill garden and 20 other planted beds. The gardens also have 4 long hedges and two wisteria on the house walls, greenhouse and some raised beds in the north orchard where seasonal vegetables are grown.
Applicants will need to have excellent knowledge of plants and plant identification skills and ability to garden organically as the majority of the garden is organic using limited chemical applications, though a spray licence and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage.
Typical duties will include ladder work to repair gutters and prune wisteria, care of shrubs, pruning, weeding, hoeing and maintenance of small trees. Planting of annual spring bulbs, top dressing with compost and leaf moulds made on site. You should also be willing to help with general handyman duties maintenance of water plants and water courses and occasionally help in the house due to the owner being a disabled amputee.
There is a range of machinery including Countax ride on mower that the owner currently maintains the lawn with. The Gardener has a bothy with WC and wash facilities, hand tools, work bench, tables and chairs for scheduled breaks.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out vacancy
SALARY: £14/hour and applicants required to work 48 weeks/year
LOCATION: Nr Congresbury, North Somerset
JOB No: EC3684
If this Part Time Gardener role is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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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Project Leader - A171
Would you like to work for a company that can offer unrivalled all round capabilities in a variety of landscape and land management areas?
Are you committed to completing projects, big or small, to the highest standard?
Are you practical, hands on manager with excellent knowledge of landscape operations?
The objective of this role is to take responsibility for the liaison between clients and staff to meet the requirements of the customer.
Key points
•Managing customer relationships- arranging client meetings and liaising between clients and staff on site to achieve the highest standard of work and meet deadlines
•Management of staff- working with and overseeing your team to complete various projects and carry out regular site inspection
•Quotes and estimating- ensuring labour, plant and material requirements are estimated accurately as well as advising clients on budget allocations
•Site Operations- undertaking tasks such as hard & soft landscaping, fencing, maintenance and clearance works. Operate a wide range of machinery as well as overseeing and organising your team and materials on site to ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently
Must haves
•Hands on, practical skills with proven management experience
•Proactive personality and able to work in a dynamic and demanding environment
•Experience and tickets for using large plant such as diggers and dumpers
•A full UK driving licence with B+E entitlement
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com
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If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Project Leader 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 regarding the Project Leader vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Senior Hard Landscape Foreman - G339
Are you proactive and passionate about working in the landscape industry and delivering high quality landscapes?
Would you enjoy working in an innovative and expanding company?
Are you able to effectively lead a team to achieve consistently high standards required by a Senior Hard Landscape Foreman?
Due to expansion our client has created this exciting opportunity! They are looking for an experienced and adaptable Senior Landscape Foreman with a proven track record in delivering high quality landscapes with the ability to manage a site. You will be responsible for helping to deliver time sensitive projects including high profile commercial installations and show gardens/pop ups including RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Key points
•Working on various high end projects throughout central London
•Manage, train and motivate a team of skilled landscapers, landscape assistants and apprentices
•Complete a variety of landscape and carpentry projects
•Working collaboratively with the clients, operations team and designers
Must haves
•6 years previous experience within landscaping
•Strong leadership and site management skills
•Previous experience of effectively overseeing high profile projects
•A full driving licence
This role is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a number of exciting projects and make your mark with an ambitious company. As a key player in the company you will be eligible for exceptional performance related bonus scheme as well as professional development and career progression.
Benefits for this role include- A vehicle, mobile phone and 28 days holiday After one year’s services you will be entitled to a health care and bonus scheme CSCS Card is preferred, but not essential
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.
Experienced Landscape Estimator - F242
Do you want to work for an established and dynamic company that has been operating in the South of England for over 30 years as a Landscape Estimator?
Are you an experienced Estimator looking for a new and challenging role?
Do you have proven experience within the commercial industry with knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects?
Based at their Farnham office, you will be a key member of the Estimating team assisting with achieving expected growth through effective analysis of all proposals to produce commercially viable estimates.
Key points
•Provide a responsive and professional service to customers
•Analysis of tender documents, preparing an accurate bill of quantities and submitting conclusive tenders
•Working on a wide range of commercial landscaping projects
•Monitor, measure and produce regular reports
Must haves
•Estimating background with experience in a similar role within the landscaping or construction industries
•Proven experience in producing accurate commercial estimates
•Knowledge of a wide range of landscaping projects
•A full driving licence
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.
Landscape Foreman/Carpenter - D110
Are you proactive and passionate about working in the landscape industry and delivering high quality landscapes?
Would you enjoy working as an Landscape Foreman in an innovative and expanding company?
Are you able to effectively lead a team to achieve consistently high standards?
Due to expansion, our client is looking for a passionate, skilled and adaptable Hard Landscape Foreman with a proven track record in delivering high quality landscapes with the ability to manage a site and communicate effectively with the operations team and designers.
Key points
•Working on various high end projects throughout central London
•Manage, train and motivate a team of skilled landscapers, landscape assistants and apprentices
•Complete a variety of landscape and carpentry projects
•Working collaboratively with the clients, operations team and designers
Must haves
•5 years previous experience within landscaping
•Excellent practical skills
•Previous experience of managing a team
•A full driving licence
•A proactive attitude to work
Benefits Include
•Vehicle
•Mobile phone
•28 days holiday
•After one year’s service you will be entitled to a health care and bonus scheme.
CSCS Card is preferred, but not essential.
To view more Landscape positions click Landscape.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges see our Career advice.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscape Foreman Team 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 regarding the Landscape Foreman vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Soft Landscaping Supervisor - U742 - FILLED
Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in soft landscape construction?
Are you looking for a position within an established landscape company specialising in the design and construction of soft landscape projects within the commercial sector?
Key points
The person appointed will be responsible for supervising a number of teams working on a number of different projects. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day site operations run smoothly.
This is a hands-on role so it is essential that candidates have excellent practical skills in all aspects of soft landscaping combined with good plant knowledge. He/she should have good leadership and man management skills and be able to deliver projects on time and to a high quality of workmanship.
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence
•Commercial soft landscape construction experience
•CSCS card
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.
Trainee Container Supervisor - B567
Are you an experienced nursery grower looking for an opportunity progress your career?
Do you want to work for one of the leading plant suppliers in the UK?
Do you pride yourself on achieving consistently high standards?
You will be working within the container team maintaining the husbandry requirements of the containerised crop whilst assisting with the potting operation as required. This is a hands on role and will involve some time working alone, some supervising a small team and also working as part of a larger team within the potting operation depending on the time of year.
Key points:
- General growing operations of containerised crops
- Working independently as well as within a team
- The opportunity for further training and career progression
- Supervision of staff as required
Must haves:
- Good plant knowledge
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- A self-motivated individual with the ability to motivate others
- A positive attitude with an open minded flexible approach
Extra info:
- Normal working hours are 39 per week
- Overtime will be required to fulfil weekend rotas
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
This is a development role and offers the right candidate the opportunity for further training in the following areas:
- Understanding of pest and disease incidence
- Leadership skills
- Plant identification and cultural awareness/ requirements
- Understanding of irrigation equipment and plant requirements
- FEPA sprayer training.
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.
Part-Time Gardener (Live Out) - EC3249
| A wonderful opportunity has arisen in the idyllic setting of rural West Dorset for an experienced and knowledgeable part-time Gardener. The position is offered on an employed or self-employed basis, and will be in support of an existing live-in part-time gardener. A higher, negotiable hourly rate is offered to candidates wishing to take on the role on a self-employed basis.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced gardener looking to reduce their current hours, or add to existing work by assisting in the management of a private garden for a friendly and interested estate owner. You will be in close contact with the property owners and the existing gardener, so you must be personable, presentable, positive in your outlook and trustworthy by nature. The live-in gardener works one or two days per week, so you will be providing support and expertise on a 3-day week basis. The period property, set on the edge of a small Dorset village, is privately owned and is usually only open to visitors on rare occasions such as ‘open garden’ events. The property is largely surrounded by high hedges with a vegetable garden including fruit cages, a heated glasshouse used for propagation, a small greenhouse and polytunnel. Although fruit and vegetables are grown on site, this is limited to higher value crops and is not the main focus of the garden. Approximately half of the 4.5 acre estate comprises of paddocks and woodland with the other half consisting of lawns, including a croquet lawn, borders, flower beds (fuchsias being a particular favourite), an apple orchard, specimen trees and a swimming pool. The garden is well equipped with a range of tools including roller mowers, blower, chainsaw, strimmer and a John Deere tractor mower. Experience with each of the above is essential. Spray (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certification (CS30/CS31) must be held as well as experience with ride-on mowers and, preferably the ability to undertake general garden handyman duties when required. The suitable candidate will ideally hold a horticultural qualification, though applicants with extensive horticultural experience and knowledge will certainly be considered. The position would suit a gardener looking to scale back on hours, or someone keen to build their existing client base locally on a three day per week basis. Salary is £12 per hour if employed. If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk 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. |