Plantarea Manager - J172

Do you enjoy offering excellent customer sales and service?

Do you have a good working knowledge of a wide range of plants?

Can you supervise a team to provide high standards of retailing?

Our client is proud to have developed a quality garden centre offering an extensive range of plants and gardening products with an award winning restaurant. 

Key points:

  • Presentation and displays of a wide range of plants
  • Driving sales in both the plants and gardening departments
  • Ensuring all areas of the department are well presented
  • Providing great customer sales and service
  • Visiting nurseries both in the UK and abroad

Must haves:

  • A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
  • The ability to lead and inspire the team
  • Attention to detail in all daily duties
  • Focused to achieve the best sales for the department

If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Plant Centre Supervisor - K268 - This position has been filled

Our client has a Retail Nursery which prides itself on a significant and unique plant offering with an emphasis on and a passion for plants. They are well established and have an on-site nursery which produces a large variety and quantity of home grown plants.

Do you have a passion for horticulture?

Would you enjoy working in a retail nursery maintaining a high level of plant health?

Are you customer service focused with an eye for detail?

Key points:

  • Nursery production work
  • Maintaining good plant health and quality
  • Spraying and treatment of plants
  • Labelling and watering
  • Maintaining a smart appearance of the sales area

Must haves:

  • A good knowledge of plants and gardening
  • Customer service focused
  • Industry experience in horticulture or equivalent qualification
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Hold a PA1 & PA6 qualification or be willing to be trained

If this Plant Centre Supervisor vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com

To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant Centre Supervisor vacancy. Unfortunately, due to high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Plant Centre Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Recruitment Consultant - Kent - RC18

English Country Gardeners and horticruitment are expanding and require an additional recruitment consultant to join the team. English Country Gardeners, is the sister company to leading recruitment agency Horticruitment UK, which has been providing permanent staff for the horticultural and land based industries since 1989. We are based in a modern office within a rural location close to Ashford. To find out more about English Country Gardeners and horticruitment please visit our websites;

www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

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With demand for our services at record levels we now seek an additional consultant. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a top class service to our clients throughout the UK, and abroad.  It is important to us that consultants have a good working knowledge of the horticultural sector.

The successful candidate will preferably come from a horticultural background, be well presented with an easy and confident telephone manner. Have excellent communication skills to communicate at all levels with clients and candidates. In addition, it is important that you have good organisational skills as well as reasonable IT skills.  You will also be highly self-motivated in order to achieve both personal and company targets.

The position offers an interesting, varied and rewarding working environment, developing excellent relationships with both clients and candidates alike.

In return, we offer excellent earning potential, consisting of a basic salary (dependant on experience), plus commission. OTE £25K

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Recruitment Consultant vacancy. If this position is of interest, please forward a copy of your CV, plus details of salary requirements, to info@horticruitment.com or to find out more about the vacancy contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767.

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Skilled Gardener (Live out) - Nr Rye, Kent - EC4201

An experienced and qualified Skilled Gardener is required to work alongside the Head Gardener maintaining a beautiful and innovative 35 acre private estate near Rye, East Sussex. The stunning garden is made up of several different character areas consisting of a very large formal English modern style garden with extensive perennial plantings, rose garden, fern garden, Italian garden, exotic beds, other shrub and perennial beds. 

There is also a new orchard and a large vegetable garden as well as a small new tree plantation, two large greenhouses, rose and clematis 'cloister' type walk, formal hedging and topiary and several formal lawn areas. The garden extends to around five acres in all. The owners have been developing the gardens since they bought the property a few years ago and continue to do so.

The ideal candidate will have proven general horticultural skills in all areas and ideally a keen knowledgeable plants person with experience of propagation who works to a high standard. Experience in vegetable and fruit production is also essential.

You will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and have proven experience working in a large private garden. Chainsaw certification (CS30/31) though desirable is not essential, however spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage.  You must be somebody who is organised, able to work in a small team whilst also confident in working without supervision to maintain the garden's annual calendar and own daily work schedules effectively.

References will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting work.

ACCOMMODATION: Live out vacancy

SALARY: Circa £24,000 dependant on experience

LOCATION: Near Rye, Kent

JOB No: EC4201

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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To apply for this position you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled 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 Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Plantarea Supervisor - N319

A great chance for a Plantarea Supervisor to join one of Kent’s best garden centres as part of a friendly knowledgeable plants team.

Can you maintain and present a wide range of plants to high standards of house keeping? 

Do you enjoy providing a good level of customer sales and service?

Do you have a passion for horticulture?

Key points

  • Merchandising and displays of a wide range of stock
  • Dealing with leading plant suppliers
  • Providing excellent customer sales and service
  • Working as part of a successful team of staff

Must haves

  • A good working knowledge of horticulture
  • Good team leadership skills
  • Happy to multi task on a daily basis
  • A keenest to bring success to the business

If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com

To view more garden centre positions click Retail.

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.

You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Supervisor 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 Plantarea  will have been unsuccessful.

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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC4201

An experienced and qualified Skilled Gardener is required to work alongside the Head Gardener maintaining a beautiful and innovative 35 acre private estate near Rye, East Sussex. The stunning garden is made up of several different character areas consisting of a very large formal English modern style garden with extensive perennial plantings, rose garden, fern garden, Italian garden, exotic beds, other shrub and perennial beds. 

There is also a new orchard and a large vegetable garden as well as a small new tree plantation, two large greenhouses, rose and clematis 'cloister' type walk, formal hedging and topiary and several formal lawn areas. The garden extends to around five acre in all. The owners have been developing the gardens since they bought the property a few years ago and continue to do so.

The ideal candidate will have proven general horticultural skills in all areas and will ideally be a keen knowledgeable plants person with experience of propagation who works to a high standard. Experience in vegetable and fruit production is also essential.

You will ideally hold an academic horticultural qualification and have proven experience working in a large private garden. Chainsaw certification (CS30/31) though desirable is not essential, however spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be an advantage.  You must be somebody who is organised, able to work in a small team whilst also confident in working without supervision to maintain the garden's annual calendar and own daily work schedules effectively.

References will be required for the successful candidate prior to starting work.

If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

To view more Gardening jobs click Gardening or to view Landscape jobs 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.

You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled 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 Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

 ACCOMMODATION: Live out vacancy

 SALARY: Circa £24,000 dependant on experience

 LOCATION: Near Rye, Kent

JOB No: EC4201

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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Live Out - A144

A very attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced and capable Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a well-established and respected firm, covering Kent, East and West Sussex. 

The multidisciplinary company specialises in maintaining prestigious sites throughout the region, to the highest standards.  Employees are involved with a highly diverse and modern contracting operation using the latest equipment, over several industry sectors.

The new Grounds Maintenance Operative will join the team in maintaining numerous large private properties, schools and commercial sites throughout the South East, in accordance with instructions from the management team, to the highest standards. 

Responsibilities will include operating ride-on commercial and pedestrian mowing equipment, lawn care, seasonal bed maintenance and planting, general tidying on a garden and estate level and customer liaison where necessary.  Applicants must be able to carry out physically demanding tasks whilst maintaining strict health and safety instructions.

Candidates should be well-versed in the operation and basic maintenance of machinery, and be able and willing to assist with arboricultural and landscaping/fencing divisions when required.

The company will provide training for the right candidate, so this is an excellent career opportunity for those looking to improve their existing knowledge and skill set.  Regular hours are 07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday with paid overtime, and planned Saturday works on a rota system.  Applicants must hold a full driving licence and a good level of Grounds maintenance experience.  Horticultural qualifications and tickets are desirable.

If you are interested in this position please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk

To view more Landscape jobs click Landscape.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Grounds Maintenance Operative 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 Grounds Maintenance Operative vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Maintenance Gardener - A668

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Gardener to work for an established and well respected company near Burwash, Kent.  The company provides high quality garden maintenance and horticultural services to a range of loyal clients in the area. Experienced and newly-qualified gardeners are encouraged to apply.

Due to continued success, the company now requires an additional Maintenance Gardener to join the existing team. You will ideally hold a recognised horticultural qualification and a good level of gardening experience, good horticultural knowledge, experience with a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, and will be used to working within a team and on you own initiative.  The role will involve maintenance gardening on a full-time basis, primarily on domestic properties. 

You will be expected to undertake physical gardening duties such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance.  You should be willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise.  A spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desired, though training can be offered if necessary. 

This is a full-time permanent position, and to ensure your job security you should be willing to assist with various one-off garden projects during the winter months.

The successful applicant will be conscientious and well presented, flexible in your approach to work, be physically fit and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is your own car for travel to and from the rural yard. 

If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767.

To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.

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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.

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Garden Centre Sales Assistant - S361

A fantastic opportunity to work for a multiple award winning family run garden centre as part of a successful team?

Are you a confident individual with a good knowledge of garden sundries?

Do you have a real passion for providing outstanding customer service with good attention to detail?

Key points

•Merchandising and displays of a wide range of gardening sundries

•Stock replenishment throughout the department

•Assisting customers with enquiries and to advise on suitable products

•Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained

•Assisting the department manager with other duties as and when required

Must haves

•A friendly outgoing personality

•Knowledge of garden sundries though full training will be given

•The ability to present a wide range of products to high standards of retailing

•Good attention to detail with previous retail experience

If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com

To view more garden centre positions click Retail.

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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 Garden Centre Sales Assistant 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 Garden Centre Sales Assistant vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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Gardener (Live Out) - A667

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant gardener to work for an established and well respected company in Lower Hardres, Canterbury.  The company provides high quality garden maintenance and horticultural services to a range of loyal clients across a number of areas.

Due to continued success, the company now requires an additional gardener to join the existing team. You will ideally hold a recognised horticultural qualification or adequate experience, have good horticultural knowledge and plant identification skills, experience with a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment and will be used to working within a team and on you own initiative.  The role will involve acting as a gardening team member, primarily working on commercial properties.  This is an excellent opportunity to improve on your existing horticultural skills and experience.

You will be expected to undertake physical gardening duties such as hedge cutting and lawn maintenance as well as pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance.  You should be willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise.  A spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desired, though training can be offered if necessary.  This is a full-time permanent position and to ensure your job security, you will assist with various one-off projects on a full-time basis during the winter months.

The role will involve some visits to sites in London, so will entail early starts of 05:00 or 05:30, returning at approximately 15:00, two to three days per week, each week.  An hourly rate of £9.50 per hour is offered, with the opportunity to earn extra via overtime hours.

The successful applicant will be conscientious and well presented, flexible in your approach to work, be physically fit and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is your own car for travel to and from the rural yard. 

If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com

To view more Gardening positions click Gardening  or Landscape jobs click Landscape.

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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 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 Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.

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