Head Gardener - Live Out - EC7834 - This position has now been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Head Gardener to manage the award-winning gardens of a beautiful private estate in Cheshire.
The 26-acre estate consists of formal garden areas with expansive manicured lawns and grass areas with paths throughout, herbaceous borders, topiary, a large pond and lake, a water feature, mixed hedges and borders, kitchen garden, wildflower meadows, with surrounding woodland of young and mature trees. A full irrigation system is in place.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for managing all areas of the garden including the wider estate grounds. The lawns are maintained by a contractor and there are currently two other gardeners working on site. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and prioritising the garden work schedule and continue to work in a safe and secure environment by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times.
Applicants must have demonstrable experience of managing garden staff in a private estate environment, excellent plant identification skills, competence with a full range of garden machinery and kitchen gardening experience. Spray certificates would be an advantage along with knowledge of maintaining ponds and water gardens. Due to seasonal variation and planned events, the Head Gardener may be required to be flexible in terms of their working hours.
This beautiful property is currently on the market for sale however, the owners are looking for a full time Head Gardener to take ownership of the garden. Someone with a vision for maintaining and enhancing the garden as required to a high horticultural standard. Ideally, employment will continue with the new owners however, as there is no guarantee, this position will be on a 6-month rolling contract. Either way, when the house is sold, the remaining amount of the 6 months’ salary is guaranteed.
SALARY: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Knutsford, Cheshire
JOB No: EC7834
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Sales Manager - A615 - This position has now been filled
Our client is renowned nationally for supplying Bedding Plants into the Garden Centre sector, with customers to also include the wholesale sector and local authorities as well as corporate businesses. Whilst continuing to work with some of the world’s leading breeders of seed and cutting raised plant material their aim is to provide a first class personal service and top quality plants. They are currently seeking a Sales Manager to continue building the company nationwide.
Do you have a good knowledge of the horticultural industry?
Do you have a proven track record in business development?
Can you provide excellent customer sales and service?
Key points
- To support the existing customers as well as seeking new business
- To provide a first-class efficient service building good working relationships
- Liaising with the production and dispatch team and crop walking
- Processing orders and telephone sales
- Ensuring all aspects of delivery run smoothly including paperwork
Must haves
- A proven track record in achieving great sales
- Good Horticulture knowledge
- The enthusiasm and dedication to build new business relationships
- Computer literate with good networking skills
If this Sales Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Team Leader Seasonal Plants - P183
Team Leader Seasonal Plants required
Our client has an expanding group of highly successful innovative garden centres, renowned for their extensive range of both indoor and outdoor plants. This garden centre is particularly known for its range of over 200 home bred roses, many of which have won awards worldwide. They are currently seeking a Team Leader of Seasonal Plants to join the team at this superb centre.
Do you enjoy the challenge of providing exciting plant displays?
Do you have good horticultural knowledge and enjoying sharing this with customers?
Are you meticulous in terms of presentation and display?
Key points
- Providing a well-presented department with innovative plant displays?
- Stock control of an extensive range of plants
- Working as part of a successful team assisting in other areas as and when required
- Providing great customer service and advice
- Supporting the department manager to maintain excellent standards of plant retailing
Must haves
- A sound knowledge of plant retailing
- Excellent customer sales & service skills
- Good team leadership skills
- A passion to maintain and deliver excellent standards throughout
If this Team Leader Seasonal Plants vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Plantarea Manager - A602
If ever a Garden Centre could be classed as best in bloom, then this gorgeous Garden Centre is it. From the moment you step through the doors into the main shop with its inspiring displays and products through to the fabulous all weather outdoor plantarea, you can’t fail to be inspired by this fantastic Garden Centre. An exciting opportunity exists for a Plantarea Manager to join the team providing a fabulous range of plants.
Do you have a passion for horticultural and enjoy sharing your knowledge?
Can you lead and inspire the team to deliver excellent customer service?
Do you have an eye for detail and enjoy creating displays?
Key points
- Purchasing of stock and monitoring sales
- Ensuring the department is well stocked with particular attention to peak season
- Providing good housekeeping standards across the department
- Leading and supervising a team of staff
- Providing excellent customer sales and service for planting solutions and problems
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
- The ability to merchandise stock to high standards of retailing
- Possess an enthusiastic approach to all tasks
- Able to offer new ideas for future business growth
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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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC5497 - This position has been filled
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a prestigious family owned and run business based in Cheshire.
Our client owns an impressive portfolio of commercial office, retail and residential properties. All refurbishment and maintenance are carried out by their own team of trades people and a small but select number of long-term contractors. All properties are in close proximity to take a highly personal approach to management.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Skilled Gardener to provide a professional gardening maintenance service to a high horticultural standard across residential and commercial properties in the Altrincham area. The successful candidate will maintain and develop lawns, planting, soil and shrubbery and will undertake hard landscaping within capabilities. He/She will also be expected to assist management in other areas of the business in addition to their core duties. Maintenance of the equipment and stock levels will fall under their remit.
He/She will prioritise workload under the guidance of the Estates Manager to ensure an efficient service is provided and complete tasks at agreed times in safe, professional and efficient manner. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working autonomously on multiple projects. They will be required to complete an annual program of works across the commercial buildings and residential properties and preventative maintenance plans. He/She will liaise with colleagues and tenants to plan work likely to affect the everyday running of the buildings.
The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants and be fully conversant with planting methods, soil properties, pest control, pruning and cultivation. They should be highly organised with the ability to complete projects to an extremely high standard. A good knowledge of health, safety and welfare together with a sound understanding of COSHH regulations is essential whilst a formal horticultural training qualification to level 3 and PA1/PA6 is preferred. A full clean driving licence is essential for the role.
The ideal candidate will be physically fit and have a ‘can-do’ positive and flexible approach. They should be able to work on their own initiative but be adaptable to the changing environment. Weekend work may be required to ensure the efficient running of the buildings for which time off in lieu will be offered. Workwear, equipment and personal protective equipment will be provided, and the post-holder is responsible for the maintenance and safety of these items.
Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside other staff and contractors. You should be prepared to work outside in all weathers, have the determination and drive to get a job done and a have a vision for maintaining and enhancing the gardens as required.
SALARY: £25,000 + pension
LOCATION: Cheshire
JOB No: EC5497
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Experienced Estate Gardener- Live Out - EC5402 - This position has now been filled
A fantastic new position has arisen for a full time Experienced Estate Worker located in the delightful countryside of Cheshire. The 133-acre estate consists of rolling parkland with a large ornamental lake framed by woodland with a folly positioned at the entrance of the estate that mirrors the Jacobean inspired design of the main residence. The long private drive lined with mature lime trees takes you to the house and formal gardens. There are sweeping lawns with a ha-ha give uninterrupted views across the parkland to the lakes beyond.
The family owned estate comprises of formal gardens as previously mentioned with extensive yew and box topiary including a maze with a hidden water garden. The grounds also contain a rose garden, tennis lawn, and other formal gardens with box parterres and a partly walled kitchen garden. There is a York stone terrace with lavender beds. The farmland is a mixture of pasture and arable.
The successful applicant will need excellent references and a hard-working approach with reasonable plant and horticultural knowledge, capable of joinery, hard landscaping, extensive ground maintenance including lakes and woodland management. To work to a high standard will be key. In return, the applicant will get the opportunity to be well remunerated.
The successful candidate needs to be trustworthy, conscientious, be able to self-motivated and have a great positive attitude. Someone who can be relied upon to work on their own without the guidance of the estate owner. Must have previous experience working on a large private estate and operating large machinery. A full UK driving licence and chainsaw licence is essential.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £30K-£35K DOE
LOCATION: Cheshire
JOB No: EC5402
If this Experienced Estate Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Plantarea Manager - S301
Plantarea Manager required for a successful independent garden centre.
Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity in Plant Retailing?
Do you have good plant purchasing skills?
Would you relish the opportunity to work for a successful independent garden centre holding a good level of autonomy?
Key points
•To create and maintain high standards in the outside plants department
•Purchasing of all plant stock and negotiating with suppliers
•Leading a dedicated team of staff to offer excellent customer sales and service
•To create and maintain all year round seasonal displays to inspire the customer
Must haves
•Excellent management and communication skills
•A good knowledge of plants and plant retailing
•Knowledge and experience in Plant purchasing
•Attention to detail and high standards of housekeeping
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