Skilled Gardener - EC3159
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to be part of the team at a very prestigious site in London. This role is an excellent opportunity for a talented and passionate gardener to significantly enhance their standing in the industry.
As part of a dedicated and talented team, you will share responsibility for the 42 acres of gardens; including rose beds, herbaceous boarders, lakeside planting & extensive hedging. The Gardens team is comprised of the Head Gardener, Senior Gardener and five Gardeners, and are part of the 26-strong estate team. The grounds has over 600 mature trees, extensive ornamental gardens and lawns.
Typical horticultural duties include bed preparation, planting, weeding, feeding and pruning across all garden areas of the grounds. You’ll work under the direction of the Head Gardener and Senior Gardener, alongside the rest of the team to ensure the highest standard of horticultural practice is maintained for the benefit of all members and their guests.
Working hours as a Gardener consist of a 39 hour week (7am-4pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am-3pm Friday) with scheduled, but not guaranteed overtime on one in three weekends (only 4hrs each day) inclusive of bank holiday weekends when scheduled. Candidates must be friendly, polite and diplomatic, with proven Horticultural ability and genuine passion. Good plant identification ability, recognition and control methods of pest and disease, experience with a range of gardening machinery and a PA1/6 certificate is essential, as is the willingness to learn new skills. You must be able to work well within a team, and confidently on your own initiative.
References will be required for all applicants.
SALARY: Up to £25,000 dependent on experience
LOCATION: London
JOB No: EC 3159
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled Gardener vacancy. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is unfortunately 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.
Landscape Gardener - T570
Would you like to work in a prestigious park based in London as a Landscape Gardener?
Would you like to work in a role where you can further your horticultural knowledge whilst taking advantage of excellent career opportunities?
Key points
Candidates will be working as part of a team and be expected to complete a wide variety of maintenance tasks. You will be required to work to a high standard and able to be proactive and flexible in your approach to work.
Duties will include:
•Grass cutting and strimming
•Weeding and mulching beds and borders
•Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance
•Use of mowers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers
Must haves
•Good plant knowledge and understanding of correct horticultural practice
•Good practical skills in garden maintenance
•A full UK driving licence is essential
•Formal horticultural qualification
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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 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 regarding the Landscape Gardener vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader - E102
An award winning landscape gardening company based in West London is looking for a Garden Maintenance Team Leader. Applicants will need to be skilled gardeners with good horticultural knowledge, ideally a qualification, and proven experience in a similar role. The majority of the business is the private residential sector around Wimbledon, Kensington and Chelsea and includes award winning Chelsea Flower show gardens, roof top terraces, shop installations and garden event installations.
Key points
•Plant identification, pest identification, formal lawn care and plant/border maintenance
•Interaction with customers to advise on garden care
•Supervise a team of 2-3 gardeners
•Company vehicle, phone and paid overtime
Must haves
•Excellent general plant knowledge
•Horticultural qualification
•Over 25 years old for company car insurance purposes
•Clean full UK driving licence
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 732767 or mark@horticruitment.com
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 Landscaper - A404
Are you an experienced landscaper?
Are you based in London?
Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in the design and construction of bespoke residential gardens?
Key points
•The person appointed will be responsible for a variety of landscaping tasks where a high standard is essential.
•You will be both working within a team and independently.
•Travelling throughout London, you will be completing projects for high-end domestic clients.
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence.
•Good communication skills.
•Experience in domestic landscaping.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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
External Maintenance Technician - D206
External Maintenance Technician?
Are you looking for a varied and challenging role? Would you like to work for an established land management company with many industry accreditations? Do you pride yourself on achieving consistently high standards?
Working within a team, you will be involved in various countryside management and landscape projects for Local Authority and Utility sites in the Windsor and surrounding areas.
Key points
•Working within a team in the landscaping department
•Complete various hard/soft landscaping projects to a high standard
•Ensure that works are carried out in compliance with current Health and Safety policies
•Working in the Windsor area with occasional working away with overtime included
Must haves
•Proven experience at a similar role within the countryside management/ landscape sector
•Knowledge of hard and soft landscaping would be an advantage
•360 digger and dumper tickets essential
•A full driving licence is essential
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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 External Maintenance Technician 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 External Maintenance Technician vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Garden Maintenance Team Leader - J158
Are you an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader?
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role? Would you like to work for an award winning company with an excellent reputation for creating and maintaining beautiful gardens? Do you pride yourself on achieving consistently high standards?
You will take a proactive and flexible approach to your work and be confident in your ability to take responsibility for your team. You will be required to achieve very high standards of maintenance to ensure that the gardens are beautifully presented.
Key points
•Daily organisation of a team of operatives
•Regular maintenance of high end domestic gardens
•Communication with clients and suppliers
•Working in the South West London areas
Must haves
•Previous experience in Horticulture at a similar level
•A horticultural qualification and excellent horticultural knowledge
•PA1 and PA6 spraying certificates will be an advantage
•A full driving licence will be essential
If this position is of interest please apply, contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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 Garden Maintenance Team 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 Garden Maintenance Team Leader vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
Groundsperson/Gardener - L630
Are you qualified and experienced in greenkeeping or horticulture?
Are you based in London?
Would you like to work for a private company on a prestigious 11 acre site in the heart of the city?
Would you like a truly exceptional benefits package?
Key points
The person appointed will mainly be responsible for maintaining the ornamental lawns at the site, which cover some 10,000m2, but will also join in with a dedicated team in general gardening duties throughout the year.
It is highly recommended that applicants register and request the full job brief for this position which provides a rare opportunity.
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence
•Experience in using both pedestrian and ride-on mowers
•Excellent grass care skills
•NVQ Level 2 or above in greenkeeping/groundsmanship/horticulture.
•Spraying certificates PA1 & PA6
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment
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.
Senior Horticulturalist - A405 - This position has been filled
Are you an experienced Horticulturalist?
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 based 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 Senior Horticulturalist 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
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.
Plantarea Supervisor - J598
Would you like to work for London’s hidden gem stocking an astounding range of plants as a Plantarea Supervisor ?
Can you provide excellent plant and product knowledge?
Are you sales orientated with the ability to create stunning displays?
Key points
•A superb North London based independent garden centre
•Stocking an extensive range of top quality plants with many unusual lines
•Merchandising, maintenance and displays of the outside plants department
•Providing excellent customer sales and service
•Supporting the department manager and deputising in their absence
Must haves
•A good level of horticultural knowledge
•Plant retail experience with good attention to detail in all aspects of the role
•Be a great team player
•Enjoy offering excellent customer sales and service
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more Garden Centre retail jobs click Retail Vacancies
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 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 regarding the Plantarea Supervsior vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.