Skilled Hard Landscaper - West London - A402
Are you an experienced Hard Landscaper?
Are you familiar with working on bespoke projects for domestic clients?
Are you looking to join an established professional company?
Do you live in, or can you commute to, West London?
Key points:
The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of hard landscaping tasks where a high standard is essential.
Tasks will include:
- Setting out the works from design drawings and plans.
- Site preparation including groundworks
- Brickwork
- Blockwork
- Paving
- Fencing
- Ensuring work is completed on time, and to a high standard of finish
Must haves
Candidates must have excellent practical skills and experience in all areas of hard landscaping, with a good eye for detail and strong work ethic. They must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering high quality workmanship which is completed on time and within agreed budgets. It is also important that you have good communication skills, combined with a pro-active and flexible approach to your duties.
A current driving licence would be an advantage but not essential.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Garden Maintenance Assistant - West London - L353
This is an exciting hands on role where you will work closely with your GM Foreman within a team of two. This role offers the opportunity to work on some top end gardens. You will need a love of and enthusiasm for plants and gardens. A good basic knowledge of horticulture and experience within the industry is required; a desire to learn and develop is vital. You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, whilst being able to show initiative.
Key duties:
- Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting
- Hedge cutting
- Lawn mowing and border edging
- Watering
- Irrigation installation and repair
- Planting of annuals and bulbs
- Support the GM foreman to ensure that your gardens reach their full potential
- Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required
- Assist in day-today maintenance of yard
- Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
- Attend staff meetings
- Be punctual
- Look tidy
- Wear the correct clothing
Must haves:
- Good basic horticultural knowledge
- To be highly organised and efficient time management
- A desire to develop and learn
- A clean driving licence is highly desirable
Hours of work: 0800 - 1630 with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.
Holiday: 20 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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General Maintenance Foreman - West London - C337
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Garden Maintenance Foreman to join our well established and dynamic business. The company is a successful garden design, build and maintenance company established over 20 years ago.
This exciting hands-on role, which is supported by one assistant, offers the opportunity to work on some top end gardens. It requires someone who can work within a team whilst showing initiative; they will report directly to the Maintenance Manager in the office. Good people skills are vital and as a van is provided a full driving licence is a necessity. The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated with good horticultural knowledge and be passionate about gardening.
Job description:
- Manage a soft landscaping team including timeliness, efficiency and looking smart at all times
- Oversee and carry out general garden maintenance – including mowing, planting annuals and bulbs, pruning at the correct time, lawn care and overall garden development
- Manage soft landscape element of garden installations
- Working with clients on a day to day basis, keeping calm, polite and confidently answering their horticultural questions, developing a good relationship
- Be proactive in ensuring the gardens are of the highest quality at all times
- Monitor GM sites for pest control
- Highlight and communicate any problems or developments to GM Manager
- Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required
- Daily completion of job sheets highlighting future requirements
- Assist in day-to-day maintenance of yard
- Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
- Attend staff meetings
You will need:
- Good horticultural knowledge
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and water features
- Knowledge of seasonal variations
- To be highly organised and efficient time management
- To be diplomatic and calm with clients
- Experience in managing an assistant and maintaining top end gardens
- Full UK driving licence
Hours of work:
07.30 - 17.00 with 1 hour off during the day.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Gardener/Labourer - Live out - North London - EC4469
An enthusiastic person is required to join a team of gardeners managing a prestigious 5 acres of garden in central London that is currently undergoing a complete restoration and transformation. The work will be varied as there is a mix of formal gardens, kitchen gardens, greenhouses and fruit production including espalier fruit trees, woodland garden and complex water features. There will also be a requirement to clean and maintain a large array of stone features.
You need to be somebody who is happy to work outdoors all year round in a garden where flexibility and a common-sense approach to work are required. Applicants should enjoy working in a team, be hardworking and reliable and comfortable operating garden machinery, (certificates an advantage). Experience of working in an Estate environment type setting would also be useful.
The gardening team will need to be able to interact with other team members, VIPs and owners alike.
All successful candidates would be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and be subject to a DBS (CRB) check.
Benefits
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution (the company will comply with statutory obligations for pensions)
Cooked lunchtime meals provided with full canteen facility
Full uniform and PPE requirements supplied
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £24,000
LOCATION: North London
JOB No: EC4469
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Senior Project Manager (Landscaping) – West London - E182
Our client is an established landscape company based in West London. They carry out a range of landscape projects, providing a full design/build and maintenance service to both commercial and domestic clients. Most of their work is in and around central London. They currently have a vacancy for a Senior Project Manager.
This is a key management position where the person appointed will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of both hard and soft landscaping projects, ensuring that they are completed within strict deadlines and agreed budgets. Applicants should have at least 3-5 years construction experience with a high level of organisational and time management skills. He/she will be highly self-motivated able to get the very best out of their teams. It is also important that you have competent IT skills. A current driving licence is essential, a company vehicle will be provided.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767
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General Maintenance Assistant - C336
General Maintenance Assistant Required
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Garden Maintenance Assistant to join an established and dynamic business. The company is a successful garden design, build and maintenance company established over 20 years ago.
This is an exciting hands-on role, where you will work closely with your GM Foreman within a team of two. This role offers the opportunity to work on some top end gardens. You will need a love of and enthusiasm for plants and gardens. A good basic knowledge of horticulture and experience within the industry is required; a desire to learn and develop is vital. You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close knit team, whilst being able to show initiative.
Job description:
- Weeding and seasonal pruning and planting
- Hedge cutting
- Lawn mowing and border edging
- Watering
- Irrigation installation and repair
- Planting of annuals and bulbs
- Support the GM foreman to ensure that your gardens reach their full potential
- Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required
- Assist in day-today maintenance of yard
- Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed
- Attend staff meetings
- Be punctual
- Look tidy
- Wear the correct clothing
You will need:
- Good basic horticultural knowledge
- To be highly organised and efficient time management
- A desire to develop and learn
- A clean drivers licence
Hours of work:
07.30 - 17.00 with 1 hour off during the day.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this General Maintenance 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 General Maintenance Assistant vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Soft Landscape and Maintenance Team Leader - S603
Established in 2004, our client is a leading creator of exterior landscape space in the residential, commercial and public sectors in the UK. They provide a complete solution covering design, manufacture, installation and aftercare enabling them to deliver fully integrated projects of the highest design quality from concept to completion.
This company have an enviable reputation for working at the very top end of the landscape industry.
They are looking to recruit a Soft Landscape and Maintenance Team Leader whose role will be to deliver commercial operational requirements as part of a highly professional team.
Job Description:
Summary of Position:
The role will involve the management of a small team delivering the Company’s maintenance service to existing and new clients. In addition you will be allocated the task of implementing soft landscaping and planting for garden and landscape installations. This requires an ability to undertake all aspects of garden maintenance and planting installation.
Landscaping Maintenance Requirements
- Delivery of the Company’s maintenance and planting requirements to existing and new clients. This includes but is not limited to; day to day site implementation of soft landscape works and garden maintenance including, setting out and planting, soil amelioration, lawn installation, irrigation, paving & deck cleaning and any other aspects of garden maintenance required.
- Scheduling site visits and organising the maintenance rotor.
- Tracking and recording of plant deliveries.
- Quality control of soft landscaping stock supplied by nurseries.
- Tracking and recording of task hours accurately.
Key Skills:
- Clean driving record
- CSCS (optional as training can be provided)
- Proficient heavy equipment operating skills (e.g. rotovators, lawn mowers etc.)
- Experience of a variety of landscape and construction applications including irrigation systems
- Good horticultural & plant knowledge (prior training and qualifications to NVQ2 or higher are essential)
- Ability to run & build a team
- Highly motivated, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with clients
- Good time management skills
- Ability to set and work to schedules
- Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background (i.e. clients, contractors, designers)
- Punctual, dependable and a willingness to go the extra mile in delivering a service to The Company’s clients
- Ability to work as part of a team and motivate a team
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener - West London - A407
Are you an experienced Head Gardener?
Are you familiar with dealing with discerning domestic clients?
Are you looking to join an established professional company?
Do you live in, or can you commute to, West London?
Key points
Our client is an established company in West London but operating all over the city specialising in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens. They have won a number of industry awards for their work and unique designs which often incorporate specialist materials and features requiring the highest standard of workmanship. They currently have a vacancy for a Head Gardener to join their team.
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent horticultural knowledge
- A horticultural qualification
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Adherence to the highest standards of horticultural practice
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Head 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 Head Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Maintenance Gardener - J149
Are you an experienced Maintenance Gardener?
Are you based in West London / Middlesex?
Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in providing garden maintenance and gardening services to high-end clients?
Key points
You must have experience and knowledge of working in gardens. In the role you will be liaising with Clients and Designers, so a positive attitude and excellent communication skills are vital. Each day you will be in a team of 2-3 staff members, one being your team leader. It is important you have good teamwork skills and are keen to take direction from the team leader. Most of all, our client would like you to bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role.
Must haves
Essential:
- Comprehensive plant knowledge
- Experience with pedestrian mowers, scarifiers, hedge trimmers and power washers
- Experience with irrigation systems would be desirable
- A full clean driving licence
Desired:
- PA1/PA6 Spraying certificates
- A valid Emergency first aid at work certificate
- Good awareness of Health and Safety
General Information:
- Paid Overtime
- Birthday day – all employees have their Birthday as paid
- Training and career development is encouraged
- 28 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)
- Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) is supplied at no cost
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7am – 4pm
If this Garden Maintenance vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Maintenance 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 Maintenance Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Sports Ground Operative - South West London - A926
Are you an experienced Sports Ground Operative?
Have you got experience with cricket pitch maintenance?
Are you based in South West London?
Would you like to work for an established company specialising in setting out, marking and maintaining sports pitches and fields?
Key points
The general duties will include:
- Working effectively as part of a small team marking out and maintaining sports fields
- Ensuring quality standards are consistently upheld
- Following health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines
- Acting responsibly and appropriately towards other team members, clients and members of the public
- Complete administration correctly and submit paperwork on time
- Hours of work: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday + occasional overtime
Tasks will include –
- Line Marking
- Setting out
- Mowing
- Aeration
- Scarification
- Application of fertiliser and top-dressing
Must haves Essential –
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience in preparation of cricket pitches
- Practical experience of sports ground maintenance
- Practical experience of line marking and setting out
- Experience in using a broad range of horticultural machinery and equipment
Desirable –
- PA1 & PA6 spraying tickets
- Towing entitlement
- Level 2 qualification in grounds maintenance, sports turf , groundsmanship or horticulture
Benefits –
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Uniform and PPE provided
- 28 days holiday
- Occasionally weekend short days 1-4 hours paid at double time or more
- Flexible hours
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Sports Ground 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 Sports Ground Operative vacancy will have been unsuccessful.