Skilled Hard Landscaper & Site Manager
Skilled Hard Landscaper & Fully Skilled Hard Landscape Site Manager
Job Ref ADV345
Our well established landscape & maintenance business based in Essex for 15 years is now expanding and so we are seeking a FULLY SKILLED hard landscape site manager.
Our projects include driveways, patios, decking & fencing among most other aspects of hard and soft landscaping. As well as our own design team we have have a great relationship working alongside several other recognised garden designers. We are also a proud member of the Association of professional landscapers.
The right candidate will have a proven experience and track record of producing high end, faultless workmanship, along with a good understanding of the industry.
The candidate will be leading each job and managing a team, so strong managerial and communication skills are a must, with willingness to teach on site. A full UK driving licence will also be essential.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as we believe, as we flourish, they will too. We offer staff training, first aid and development days, competetive wage and bonus scheme.
As previously mentioned we are an established company and therefore provide consistent full time work throughout all four seasons.
Job Type: Full-time
The Hard Landscaper position requires experience in the areas mentioned above.
www.harlowgardenservices.co.uk
Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician
Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician required
Job Ref D214
Our client has an established landscape maintenance business carrying out the design, installation, and maintenance of interior and exterior plant displays to customers which include: - offices, restaurants, hotels, blue chip businesses etc.
Job Description:
Due to continued expansion, they currently have a vacancy for an Exterior Maintenance Technician, ideally living in commutable distance of London. Your principle responsibility will be to visit multiple clients each day checking the installation of existing plant displays, as well as installing new displays.
Duties will include
-Watering
-Dusting
-Cleaning
-Pest control
-Trimming
-Tidying/replacing surface dressing as required
You will also be expected to ensure that clients are happy with the service provided, and deal with any ad hoc requests.
Key Skills:
Our client is looking for keen and enthusiastic candidates who have a passion for plants and good horticultural knowledge. It is essential that he/she has excellent customer service/field service skills combined with good communication skills and a willingness to be flexible regarding duties.
You will generally be working on your own and it is important that you are highly self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision. A van will be provided together with appropriate clothing and a full range of equipment. Candidates should hold a full driving licence and be confident about driving in and around London. A minimum of 1 year’s horticultural experience is desirable, preferably within high-end exterior landscaping.
If this Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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General Manager
General Manager required
Job ref A750
Our client has a family run independently owned garden centre serving the community for 25 years. The centre has seen enormous change over recent years to include a newly developed Restaurant and now operates with a £4 million+ sales turnover. The centre has a vast range of products all presented to high standards of retailing.
They are currently seeking a General Manager who will support the owner in all daily operations.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
-To manage motivate and support a large team of staff
-Ensure daily work schedules are created and actioned
-Efficient and effective communications within the business
-Achievement of sales and profit targets
-To create and achieve a sharp, neat, professional shop floor image of the highest standards
-Health & Safety management of the site
-Provide input into the overall buying strategy
-To keep abreast of the latest trends and styles in garden centre retail
-To provide input into Marketing strategies liaising with the media
-Ensure the website is kept up to date and looking fresh
-To organize promotional activities and actively build contacts with key people
Key Skills:
The appointed person will have a minimum of 3 years experience at Garden Centre Manager level able to support the owner in developing the business offering a fresh innovative environment at all times.
A strong leadership style, excellent communication skills with the ability to plan, organize and deliver high standards is essential.
If this General Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref G117
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager with a garden retail background to join a small yet focused family garden centre in Essex. The company offer high quality artisan products and plants aimed towards buyers wishing to demonstrate individuality in their homes and gardens. This lifestyle retail centre is a haven of ideas, originality and quality.
With staff number totaling 30, a turnover in the region of £2.5m and growing at approximately 25% year-on-year, the business is thriving as a result of ensuring it remains ahead of the competition in this niche. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Garden Centre Manager to showcase their talent in a friendly and supportive environment on a long-term permanent basis. Applicants for this opportunity must be vibrant and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour and a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service.
The Garden Centre Manager must be aware of market trends associated with plants as well as the non-horticultural stock, such as interior/homeware, which is equally important in this role. Experience in visual merchandising is essential, as is excellent product knowledge and a continued interest in new ideas to ensure the product offering remains unique and interesting. The successful applicant will work with the directors in ensuring profitability and efficiency whilst maintaining the distinctive ethos of the centre.
General duties will include the purchasing of stock and building relationships with suppliers, supporting the small team to ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained, and to help develop the company with new ideas and outside-the-box thinking. This is a very hands-on role, where the Garden Centre Manager’s presence will be such that customer’s names are remembered, and loyalty built and maintained.
The ideal candidate will have experience at Garden Centre Manager level or be looking to take that next step in their career. Applicants must have strong horticultural knowledge, good written, numerical and IT skills, proven success in a similar customer-facing management role within the Garden Centre sector and be looking to demonstrate their creative flair in a company that actively avoids the norm in favour of individuality.
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com.
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Grower
Grower required
Job Ref ADV291
A vacancy has arisen in our well-established family run nursery for an experienced Bedding Plant Grower to be responsible for the day to day running of our plant production area.
Plants Galore is a well-established family run Nursery & Garden Centre based in Roydon, Essex, now on its third generation. We supply Perennials, Topiary and Bedding plants on a wholesale basis to Garden Centres, Landscapers and Building projects while maintaining a loyal retail customer base.
This is a “hands-on” role and the successful applicant will be working alongside our existing team.
Duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Crop production of bedding/perennial plants from start to finish
- Supervision and training of team of workers
- Potting
- Spraying
The position requires good plant and production knowledge. A strong ability to manage and supervise a varied workforce especially agency staff is essential. The applicant must be able to work independently without supervision and on their own initiative.
The hours would be 8-5pm 6 days a week. We have free on site parking and a product discount scheme for employees after 6 months service.
Sole Gardener
Sole Gardener required
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to take ownership of an historic private estate near Braintree in North Essex. This beautiful and diverse estate encompasses 12-acres of grounds including an extensive arboretum. Applications are sought from skilled gardeners with demonstrable experience of managing their own time efficiently from a hands-on perspective.
The estate has an impressive 900-year history, and although very little of the original building remains, the current building has largely been unchanged since 1699. The gardens comprise a one-acre walled flower garden, a new ½-acre kitchen garden, a Japanese pond, a water garden, moat, small herbaceous borders, a rose garden, numerous mature and young trees within the arboretum, fruit trees (including pleached limes), topiary, various buildings and garden structures/features, expansive lawns, and two acres of woodland with several glades and groves. The gardens are not run to organic principles, though chemical use is avoided within the kitchen garden and around fruit trees. There are no glasshouses on the estate.
The gardens are relatively low maintenance, considering the size of the area, due primarily to the extensive areas of trees, lawn, and slow-growing shrubs. The successful applicant will however need to be able to plan their work on an annual as well as daily basis in order to ensure effective use of their time and to maintain high presentation of the gardens.
The ideal candidate will possess an academic horticultural qualification at Level 2 or above, spray experience/certification (PA1/PA6), certification and/or experience with chainsaws, experience of ride-on mowers and a full range of garden machinery, good plant identification skills, good time management skills, attention to detail, good physical fitness and a positive attitude. The role will initially be a Sole Gardener position, though there may be scope to enlist assistance during busy periods if deemed necessary. Applicants with experience/knowledge of correct arboricultural practices in addition to each of the above areas of horticulture are encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to become part of the 900-year history of a stunning property and its surrounding gardens. The young owners have a genuine passion for their estate and like to spend time gardening when they are able. As such, applicants must be presentable and friendly with good communication skills, as well as an ability to work effectively on their own. A full driving licence and your own transport are required for this role as the estate is located rurally.
SALARY: Circa £27,500 DOE
LOCATION: Nr. Braintree, Essex
JOB No: EC23108
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Sole Gardener
A self-motivated and driven Sole Gardener is sought after on a full time and permanent basis for a stunning 8-acre private property near Colchester in Essex. The property consists of six and a half acres of meadow and parkland and one and a half acres of mature garden including herbaceous borders, shrubs, roses, extensive lawns, glasshouse and a vegetable garden to provide the house with fruit and vegetable.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the maintenance of the garden to a high horticultural standard as well as enhancing the garden when required. Daily duties will involve all aspects of horticulture and garden management, i.e. lawn management, hedge cutting, planting, pruning, feeding and weeding, basic plant healthcare, plant propagation/glasshouse work and kitchen gardening. The Sole Gardener will have additional duties such as the security and bringing in logs in the winter.
Applicants should ideally have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification, PA1/PA6 spray certificates, chainsaw certificates combined with excellent plant and tree knowledge, excellent technical skills and previous experience working on private estates. You will need to be very organised, able to plan and prioritise your workload and work to a high standard. Experience growing fruit and vegetables as well as specialist pruning is required for the role. Ability to operate a range of garden machinery and good craft skills are also desirable for the role. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Accommodation is provided for the successful applicant. The large two-bedroom cottage is located on site next to the vegetable garden. Council tax and water is paid by the employer. All other bills are paid by the tenant. Partners are welcome.
SALARY: Up to £28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Colchester, Essex
JOB No: EC14698
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Plantarea Assistant
Plantarea Assistant required
Ref S226
Our client is a family run business with a passion for plants and everything in gardening. They believe in traditional service and offer excellent quality and value on literally thousands of products. With over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, they offer a huge range of the finest quality plants which are carefully sourced and set out in displays which are coordinated for colour and planting situations.
Job Description:
As Plantarea Assistant you be involved in the day to day running of the plant areas, maintaining a high standard of presentation on retail areas and monitoring the quality and health of all plant stock on site. You should be able to work well with the team to achieve the best possible customer service while creating a smooth running and pleasant environment for our customers.
Candidates will ideally have:
- A sound knowledge of plants, pests and diseases, preferably with horticulture qualifications
- An eye for detail and creative skills for presentation
- Previous experience in plant retailing
- Good communication skills when dealing with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
- A positive attitude and motivated
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, good organisational skills and judgement, while being commercially aware
Working Pattern and benefits:
- Full Time - 4 Weekdays and alternate Weekends (39 hrs per week)
- 28 days Annual leave
- Generous store staff discounts
Key Skills:
As an independent Garden Centre with a strong focus on plants, our client is committed to growing the business, setting high standards and delivering excellence customer service. They are currently seeking an experienced Plantsperson with good plant knowledge, an eye for detail and a hands-on approach.
If this Plantarea Assistant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Plantarea Manager
Ref - S225
Plantarea Manager required
Our client is a family run business with a passion for plants and everything in gardening. They believe in traditional service and offer excellent quality and value on literally thousands of products. With over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, they offer a huge range of the finest quality plants which are carefully sourced and set out in displays which are coordinated for colour and planting situations.
Job Description:
As Plant Area Manager you would be responsible for the day to day running of all plant areas, maintaining a high standard of presentation on retail areas and monitoring the quality and health of all plant stock on site. You should be able to work with and motivate a team to achieve the best possible customer service while creating a smooth running and pleasant environment for our customers.
Candidates must have:
- A sound knowledge of plants, pests and diseases, preferably with horticulture qualifications
- An eye for detail and creative skills for presentation
- Previous experience in plant retailing
- Good communication skills when dealing with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
- A positive attitude with the ability to inspire and motive your team
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, good organisational skills and judgement, while being commercially aware
Working Pattern and benefits:
- Full Time - 4 Weekdays and alternate Weekends (39 hrs per week)
- 28 days Annual leave
- Generous store staff discounts
Key Skills:
As an independent Garden Centre with a strong focus on plants, our client is committed to growing the business, setting high standards and delivering excellence customer service. They are currently seeking an experienced Plant Area Manger with good logistical skills, an eye for detail and a hands-on approach. Horticultural retail experience is a requirement.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 this Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician - D216
Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician required
Our client has an established landscape maintenance business carrying out the design, installation, and maintenance of interior and exterior plant displays to customers which include: - offices, restaurants, hotels, blue chip businesses etc.
Due to continued expansion, they currently have a vacancy for an Exterior Maintenance Technician, ideally living in commutable distance of London. Your principle responsibility will be to visit multiple clients each day checking the installation of existing plant displays, as well as installing new displays. Duties will include –
- Watering
- Dusting
- Cleaning
- Pest control
- Trimming
- Tidying/replacing surface dressing as required
You will also be expected to ensure that clients are happy with the service provided, and deal with any ad hoc requests.
Our client is looking for keen and enthusiastic candidates who have a passion for plants and good horticultural knowledge. It is essential that he/she has excellent customer service/field service skills combined with good communication skills and a willingness to be flexible regarding duties.
You will generally be working on your own and it is important that you are highly self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision. A van will be provided together with appropriate clothing and a full range of equipment. Candidates should hold a full driving licence and be confident about driving in and around London. A minimum of 1 year’s horticultural experience is desirable, preferably within high-end exterior landscaping.
If this Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician 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 Exterior Plant 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 within the next 14 days, your application for this Exterior Plant Maintenance Technician vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
