Grower - Bedding Plants - P138
Our client is an established wholesale nursery specialising in bedding plants, patio plants, hanging baskets and hardy perennials. For over 80 years they have been supplying the trade with a wide range of top quality plants. They are currently seeking a Grower who will assist and report to the Director.
Do you have good growing expertise in order to handle all day to day aspects of the nursery?
Can you identify and deal with all problems efficiently?
Do you hold relevant spraying certificates?
Key points
- Taking full responsibility for growing of all plant stock
- Managing a team of 6-10 staff
- Maintenance and care of plants
- Pest and disease control
- Where possible bringing fresh ideas to the business
Must haves
- Relevant qualifications and spraying certificates
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail in all tasks
- Be happy to work hands on as part of a team
- Dedication and enthusiasm to drive the business forward
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Head Gardener - Live In/Out - EC4467
A very attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Gardener to become part of a long serving friendly team on a stunning private estate, close to Exeter in East Devon. The role will suit a personable and presentable horticulturist with a flexible and positive attitude towards their work. The position is offered with a modernised three-bedroom semi-detached cottage on site if required, with an associated reduction in the salary stated below.
The former Head Gardener on the estate is leaving amicably after 6 years in the position to train to become a lecturer in horticulture. As a testament to the client, employees enjoy a flat management structure, with most having between 10-30 years’ service.
Set within 100 acres of farmland with lakes, a stream and wetland, the formal gardens cover approximately 8 acres in total. The Georgian house itself is framed by manicured lawns with a walled kitchen garden and small orchard, mixed and herbaceous borders and numerous mature trees. The garden area also contains a swimming pool, a grass and a hard tennis court, greenhouses and polytunnel which will require management to varying degrees. Applicants should have demonstrable experience with the horticultural aspects of the above, though training may be provided in relation to the pool. As one tennis court is a grass surface, some knowledge of turf management would be beneficial.
The new Head Gardener will be responsible for management and enhancement of the gardens in general as well as for one full time gardener, one part time gardener (3 days/week) and two estate maintenance workers who can provide assistance in the garden as necessary. The surrounding farmland is managed by a Farm Manager, who reports to the Head Gardener in relation to the development of an overall management plan. Applicants must have good plant knowledge, experience with plant propagation, kitchen gardening, garden staff management, and be competent in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. The Head Gardener is responsible for formulating and administering the health and safety policy on the estate for the benefit of all outdoor staff (in relation to which, training will be arranged as appropriate).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Gardener to join a beautiful private estate in East Devon. The successful applicant will enjoy working for a respectful and generous employer who is committed to ensuring a friendly atmosphere on the estate.
SALARY: Circa £35,000
LOCATION: Nr. Exeter, East Devon
JOB No: EC 4467
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Head Gardener (Live in/out) - EC4369
A very rare opportunity has arisen for a particular type of Head Gardener/Horticulturist to play a key role in the development of an organic private permaculture project on the edge of Dartmoor, West Devon. This vacancy would suit an experienced plants person with a genuine passion for the environment and enhancement of natural habitats and conservation and a flare for creating beautiful gardens. The position is offered with accommodation on site, or on a live-out basis with associated salary compensation.
The 220 acre site comprises three adjoining farms and was recently purchased by a young couple with aspirations to ‘rewild’ much of the property into an organic haven for native flora and fauna. The new owners’ entrepreneurial success in the creative arts and natural health has enabled them to launch their dream project in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. The project will be the materialisation of this visionary couples’ ideal natural environment, whilst providing a unique and beautiful place for other like minded folk to work and live, including overseas volunteers.
Encompassing marshes, open meadows, streams, woodland and soon to be ‘naturalised’ gardens, the aim is to create a model example of permaculture in a non-commercial setting. The project area is made up of three properties; two with one acre gardens and one, the main house, with a four acre semi-formal garden. The majority of the 220 acres comprises of open meadows, beautiful bluebell woodlands, streams, and paddocks containing rare breed cattle, sheep, goats and Dartmoor ponies. Garden features are to include a rose garden, cut flower garden, vegetable garden, fruit cages, three orchards (two already planted), a large greenhouse (currently in planning), a polytunnel, new trees and ornamental planting throughout. The gardens currently contain elements of the above; however the project is at a very early stage and so will require the professional input of the new Head Gardener on an ongoing basis. It is important to note that the new Head Gardener will play a holistic role in the development and management of the project so must share the client’s vision and passion for the project, as well as for the enhancement of the natural environment in general.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of voluntary staff (up to 8 people on the WWOOF program in summer), contractors when on site, plant ordering, budgeting and hands-on gardening and project development. The entire 220 acres will be managed organically with a focus on native habitat management and as such, applicants must have good theoretical and working knowledge of organic gardening and ideally, ecology, permaculture and conservation.
This is a rare opportunity for a passionate and talented plants person to play a key role in an important environmental project. The property is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with accommodation provided for the successful candidate, if required.
SALARY: £25,000 - £35,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Sampford Spiney, West Devon
JOB No: EC 4369
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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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.
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