Junior Gardener - EC6296 - This position has now been filled
Junior Gardener required
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic hands-on gardener to assist in the continuing maintenance and restoration of a beautiful English landscape garden in Surrey.
Our client is Grade 1 eighteenth century landscape garden of great importance. The garden is set in a wooded valley and covers 158 acres with a serpentine lake, a Chinese bridge, a walled garden, vineyard, ruined abbey, a Turkish tent and a remarkable grotto. The restoration of the garden began in the 1980’s with the aim to restore this “living work of art” and now is enjoyed by the public.
As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist in making sure that the garden and surroundings are maintained to a high standard. You’ll become driven, passionate and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden and its significant position within history. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support with the planting and maintenance of vegetables, vines, annuals, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
As a member of the team you’ll also support garden volunteers/students and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering questions and passing the time of day. Helping out with gardening workshops, tours and the setting up/take down of events when needed.
The ideal candidate will have good plant knowledge and have a minimum of 3 years practical experience, ideally on a historic garden. A horticultural qualification is beneficial but not essential, and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage. Candidates must be presentable, positive in their approach and comfortable with participating in garden activities, events and interaction with visitors. Candidates should be aware of the physical nature of the position, and of the requirement to work in all weather conditions. This post also requires the use of garden machinery and may involve some working at heights.
SALARY: Circa £18,750
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC6296
If this Junior Gardener (Live Out) vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Interior Plant Maintenance Technician - R037 - This position has now been filled
Interior Plant Maintenance Technician required
Our client is a well-established company that supplies and maintains corporate interior/exterior planting schemes for prestigious companies based in London and the Home Counties.
Job Description
You will be responsible for visiting multiple clients each day and maintaining their existing plant displays to a high standard, as well as installing new displays. This is a responsible position as you will need to work on your own initiative and will be representing the company to the client. You will also need a keen eye for design and trends.
Duties
- Visiting client’s sites on a regular basis.
- Ensuring planting schemes are kept to a high standard
- Making changes when necessary
- Installing new planted displays where required.
- Some exterior maintenance of terraces
- Liaising with the clients
Key Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Minimum of 1 year’s Interior plant experience
- A horticultural qualification is highly desirable
- Excellent customer service skills and a smart appearance
Must be self-motivated, trustworthy and able to work alone or as part of our team. Uniform and company van will be provided.
If this Interior Plant Maintenance Technician vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden and Grounds Maintenance Manager - C111
Garden and Grounds Maintenance Manager required
Our client offers a professional landscaping and domestic or commercial grounds maintenance contracting service throughout the South East of England. They have been established for over 35 years, and their maintenance work ranges from private customers through to large maintenance contracts for commercial clients. They also look after many Local Authorities and Parish Councils across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Buckinghamshire.
They currently have a requirement for a Garden and Grounds Maintenance Manager to support the Managing Director with these works.
Job description
The role encompasses all tasks and responsibilities for the day to day running and organisation of the grounds & garden maintenance teams, ensuring all work is completed on time in a professional manner, to a high horticultural standard and that the teams have the tools, materials and knowledge to do so.
Occasional hands on works with teams will be required during seasonal peaks. It is a position where organisational skills, financial awareness, staff and self-motivation and management along with horticultural knowledge are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational day to day management of garden and grounds teams
- Monthly work schedule, planning and delivery
- Monitoring of sites and ensuring sites are up to standard
- Supervision of one off and garden maintenance jobs
- Staff daily management (sick cover of staff, holidays, initial discipline, planning & organisation)
- Hiring new staff
- Client management and liaison
- Site appraisals and extra work recommendations
- Basic quotes for existing clients and one-off works
- Machinery management, service, repairs and checks.
- Vehicle management, servicing, staff care of, driving care/standards
- Small hand tools & garden sundries purchasing
- Planning and execution of personal workload to ensure all responsibilities are fulfilled.
- Completion of any additional management tasks given by line manager
- Team paper work completion and compilation (timesheets, vehicle/tool check sheets, job sheets, site visit sheets)
- Hands on maintenance work as required to show staff how to work, teach skills and generally motivate or cover on occasions and on difficult technical jobs
- To work with other business operations not directly managed to maximise staff use, get work done wherever possible and best utilise the skill base within the business.
Key Skills
- Good horticultural knowledge
- Excellent management and organisational skills
- Thorough knowledge of grounds and garden maintenance
- The ability to lead by example and teach junior staff members
- Good knowledge of garden maintenance machinery and equipment
- Competence in paperwork and record keeping
- Full UK driving licence
- Horticultural qualification
- PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates
If this Garden and Grounds Maintenance Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Sundries Supervisor - K658
Garden Sundries Supervisor Required
Our client is a family run highly successful Garden Centre winning many retail awards. They are proud of their committed and highly experienced team and ensure the right level of autonomy is given in order to enjoy their role. They are renowned for providing specially selected products, inspiring displays and welcoming atmosphere. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor to join the Garden Sundries Team.
Do you enjoy providing excellent retail standards?
Do you have an eye for detail able to maintain a high level of housekeeping?
Are you meticulous in terms of presentation and displays?
Key points
- Negotiating with suppliers for best possible terms
- Ensuring a high standard of merchandising and displays
- Effectively leading and motivating the team and acting as a role model
- Encouraging the team to use their own initiative in order to maximise sales
- Ensure all staff put the needs of the customer first and foremost
Must haves
- Retail shop floor experience within a busy environment
- A proven track record of people management
- Be highly motivated and keen to deliver great results
- Possess an enthusiastic and positive approach to deliver high standards of retailing
If this Garden Sundries Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Head Gardener - ADV253 - Please respond direct to advertiser
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Gardener on a beautiful private estate in Holmbury St.Mary, Surrey. 6-acre garden plus kitchen & ornamental gardens and 32-acres of open fields and woodland.
This position would suit a knowledgeable, flexible and hardworking gardener with the desire to play a key role in the development and hands-on management of a diverse garden.
Applicants must possess excellent horticultural knowledge, physical fitness, a strong work ethic, positive character and genuine enthusiasm for their profession.
Excellent communication and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to plan, organise and manage the garden care calendar.
A reasonable level of IT skills are required.
The incoming Head Gardener must possess the desire to see improvement on an on-going basis by way of efficient management and commitment to the tasks at hand.
Staff management skills essential
There is scope for developing the garden and as such applicants with experience in garden design are encouraged to apply.
The client is happy to accept applications from candidates looking to take a step up in their gardening career if their background clearly demonstrates existing knowledge and experience in the areas outlined within this job brief.
To apply and for further information please email David Courtman on HG19Applications@gmail.com
Garden Supervisor – Tilt-yard Gardens - EC5984 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Garden Supervisor Required at Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. HRP's cause is to help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
Historic Royal Palaces is looking for an experienced, qualified and visitor focused Team Leader to supervise an experienced team in maintaining and developing the important Tiltyard, The Maze and West Front section within the Historic landscape around Hampton Court Palace.
The Rose Garden, The Maze, The Wilderness, fine lawns, and floral bedding are key elements of this garden, all of which are maintained to high standards. You will be hands-on, working closely alongside your team and ensuring that the gardens are constantly delighting customers and providing the Grand formal setting for our Palace customers and an exceptional venue for the outdoor events using this area. Using modern machinery combined with traditional garden methods and forward planning is how we achieve our objectives and maintain the garden’s reputation.
You will also be hands-on and responsible for your team’s health & safety, staff development, work scheduling and the security of all equipment while at the same time having one eye on anything else going on in the Tiltyard and West Front area. Floral bedding designs, maintaining team records and communicating through the internet will also be an important part of your role so IT skills will be needed.
We will expect you to have formal horticultural qualifications to Level 3 that supports your horticultural expertise and proven experience in managing a team. A full driving licence, leadership training and PA1:PA6 certification would also be advantageous.
Pay: £27,000 per Annum
Closing Date: 11th February
Applications should be made via email to gregory.leeson@hrp.org.uk
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
Kitchen Garden Keeper - EC5983 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Kitchen Garden Keeper required at Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. Its aim is to help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society, in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
This is your chance to play a key role in the upkeep and further development of Hampton Court Palace’s popular and much-loved Kitchen Garden, which opened in 2014. In this recreation of a Georgian kitchen garden, we grow a wide range of fruit, vegetables, herbs and cut flowers, including many unusual historical varieties.
We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled horticulturist to take on the day-to-day management of the Kitchen Garden. Applicants will have at least three years’ experience of fruit, vegetable and herb cultivation. A positive approach to interpreting the garden to a wide range of visitors is essential, as is the ability to lead a team of gardeners, volunteers and occasional school groups in maintaining the garden.
We expect you to have a Level 3 horticultural qualification that supports your horticultural expertise, plus experience of teaching and demonstrating gardening skills to others, a knowledge of organic growing methods, propagation skills and experience of maintaining accurate planting records. You will also need to demonstrate experience of managing a team, and have a good general knowledge of horticulture and horticultural equipment and machinery. A full clean driving licence is essential, as are good IT skills. An interest in Garden history would be an advantage.
Pay Range: £27,000 Per Annum
Closing date: 11th February 2019
Applications should be made through email to ian.tocher@hrp.org.uk
Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.
Gardening Department Head - B604
Our client is fast expanding and one of the leaders in garden centre retailing. They pride themselves in offering an inspirational approach to retailing giving a creative point of difference in the market, offering style and innovation to encourage loyalty and customer satisfaction. A vacancy has arisen for a Gardening Department Head to join the team.
Do you have an outgoing personality confident to pass on product knowledge?
Do you have an eye for detail?
Are you passionate about customer service?
Key points
- Replenishment of stock within the department
- Providing a good level of housekeeping and general maintenance
- Merchandising effectively to maximise sales
- Working as part of a dedicated team of staff
- Maintaining accurate stock control at all times
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of garden sundries
- The ability to supervise and inspire a team of staff
- Excellent retailing standards
- An enthusiastic and flexible approach
If this Gardening Department Head vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Hard Landscape Foreman - J516
Our client is an award winning and prestigious, well established multi- disciplined contracting business. Over recent years the company has embarked on an exciting business development plan aimed at growing their domestic landscaping division significantly within the high end domestic market. As a result our client has a vacancy for a Hard Landscape Foreman. Contracts consist of hard and soft landscaping and include high end domestic landscaping projects and small scale commercial landscaping projects.
Job Specification
The Key skills and experience required are as follows:-
- Experience of having run domestic hard landscaping projects successfully
- Dealing successfully with private clients, architects and garden designers
- Previous experience of both direct and sub-contractor labour
- Proficient in brickwork, paving, hard & softwood decking, building, building steps and fencing
- Excellent communication and verbal skills
Key Skills:
A recognisable qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping will be a distinct advantage. Successful applicants will need to have previous experience of running domestic hard landscaping projects and be able to demonstrate experience of leading teams. You will also need to have excellent customer service and communication skills and be an enthusiastic, reliable team player.
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement. In return the company is offering a competitive salary and 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and all PPE is provided.
If this Hard Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Maintenance Supervisor - H032
Our client has been at the cutting edge of garden design, build and maintenance for nearly 30 years and they are passionate about every element of work they carry out. The company works mainly in Surrey and London for high-end domestic clients.
Job description
The role offered includes joining and leading trained horticultural operatives, covering garden maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment.
The work will be in prestigious domestic locations where good horticultural practice, attention to detail and high client expectations will be the norm.
The Garden Maintenance Supervisor’s tasks will include –
- Visit gardens to ensure that the work is to a high standard and compile job lists for the gardeners.
- Meet clients and action their requests.
- Meet staff to discuss work as appropriate.
- Compile rotas.
- Supply vehicles with appropriate materials in accordance with the time of year.
- Purchase, supply and place seasonal bedding
- Organise & implement maintenance extras, for example:
- Jet washing
- Lawn food – spring/summer/autumn
- Autumn bulbs
- Mulch
- Scarifying
- Undertake any other duties within the responsibility of the role as required.
Key Skills
The successful candidate will have excellent horticultural experience, be well organised, well presented, and be able to communicate well with both clients and staff.
They must have a full UK driving licence and be experienced driving a work van in and around London.
If this Garden Maintenance Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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