Grower
Experienced Bedding Plant Grower required
Job Ref ADV367
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.
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. The ability to manage and supervise a varied workforce especially agency staff is essential.
The applicant must be willing to work weekends and be able to work independently and on their own initiative.
Salary £30,000 pa
28 days holiday
Free on site parking
Staff discount after 6 months
Estate Worker
An excellent opportunity has become available for a skilled estate worker to join a family-run private Grade 2* estate on the Essex/Suffolk border.
The estate is made up of about 50 acres including woodland, meadows, a 3-acre formal garden, a croquet lawn and swimming pool area. The garden has occasionally been open to the public in the past to help raise money for charities.
The Estate Worker will be part of a very friendly small professional team in a positive environment and will be responsible for the overall maintenance of the Estate. Duties include routine (both planned and reactive) maintenance, fault finding and general repairs to all internal and external areas of the Estate and with overall responsibility for security, the utilities, fire and intruder alarms. Carpentry, decorating and basic plumbing and electrical skills are required, and particularly swimming pool maintenance. In the summer, assistance with cutting lawns will be necessary.
Candidates will need to have adequate knowledge to be able to work on your own initiative and carry out repairs and work without supervision in the most efficient and proactive manner. You will understand and take responsibility for the successful day-to-day repairs & maintenance services on the Estate & grounds. The estate worker will be proactive, a good team player, have a ‘can do’ attitude and an excellent understanding of health and safety issues. The successful candidate must be a team player, hardworking, able to operate machinery, along with plant knowledge and a friendly manner with a flexible approach to their work. The estate is positioned in a secluded location therefore the candidates must be able to drive and be prepared to have a DBS check with references.
Accommodation can be provided rent free for the successful applicant if required. Further details to be discussed. Partners, children and pets are welcome.
SALARY: Circa £26,000 plus accommodation
LOCATION: Essex / Suffolk border
JOB No: EC36356
If this Estate Worker vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Estate Worker 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 Estate Worker vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Gardener
A passionate and driven all rounded Gardener is sought after on a full time and permanent basis for a beautiful grade II* listed private estate on the Essex / Suffolk Border.
The garden was designed 25 years ago by the garden designer George Carter and has been developed into a stunning vista garden with incredible landscape views and expansive lawns. The estate covers about 50 acres including woodland, meadows and a 3-acre formal garden consisting of a rose garden, topiary, yew hedging a walled garden (cutting borders, raised beds, espalier fruit trees lining the walls of the garden, orangery), a large heated glasshouse housing tropical plants. There is also a croquet lawn and swimming pool area. The majority of the garden is kept organic, and the owners are looking to continue to promote organic practices and methods. The garden has occasionally been open to the public in the past to help raise money for charities.
The owners are friendly and have a positive working environment at the estate. A testament to this is that the staff have all stayed for long periods of time. The team currently consists of two other gardeners, a handyperson and a driver who occasionally helps with the gardening. The Lady of the house has a very keen interest in the garden and is passionate about plants. She used to be hands-on in the garden but has taken a step back and works closely with the gardeners. They are looking for an enthusiastic gardener to join on a long-term basis to manage and maintain the gardens.
The successful candidate must be a team player, hardworking, able to operate machinery, along with plant knowledge and a friendly manner with a flexible approach to their work. The estate is positioned in a secluded location therefore the candidates must be able to drive and be prepared to have a DBS check with references.
Accommodation can be provided rent free for the successful applicant if required. Further details to be discussed. Partners, children, and pets are welcome.
SALARY: Circa £26,000 plus accommodation
LOCATION: Essex / Suffolk border
JOB No: EC36252
If this Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Garden Centre Manager
Garden Centre Manager required
Job Ref S222
Our client has a family run independently owned garden centre serving the community for over 40 years. The centre has seen continuous growth over recent years and is now one of the largest garden centres in Essex. The centre boasts a fantastic plantarea, as well as a wide range of gifts, homeware, furniture, and a very successful pet and aquatic centre, and a busy on site restaurant; all presented to high standards of Retailing. The turnover of the centre is £1-£1.5 million, and they are aiming to hit their £3million target this year.
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 of roughly 35
-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 organise promotional activities and actively build contacts with key people
Key Skills:
The appointed person will have a minimum of 3 years experience at a Garden Centre Manager level, with experience in a fast paced environment, and will able to support the owner in developing the business offering a fresh innovative environment at all times.
If this Garden Centre Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 732767 or sophie@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Instructor
Garden Instructor required
Job Ref ADV346
Lambourne End Centre is looking for a Garden Instructor to work alongside the rest of the team; to manage the growing spaces and work on a daily basis with participants of the Food for Thought Programme, providing support and technical horticultural supervision.
The Centre is a fantastic 54 acre site in south west Essex which is full of opportunity. The Centre’s scenic location in a rural setting, yet on the doorstep of East London’s urban fringe creates a unique resource. The Centre boasts residential accommodation and training facilities, outdoor adventure activities, a garden project and a working farm with dedicated environmental areas. These are used to generate a wide range of programmes which promote and deliver personal development opportunities for young people, especially those at risk or struggling in traditional mainstream environments. All the programmes are designed to encourage team building, problem solving and communication skills, as well as build confidence and raise aspirations.
The Food for Thought programme provides a supportive environment which helps people develop practical and life skills whilst gaining confidence, increasing self-esteem and feeling valued. Food for Thought participants are (largely) young people who may have special educational needs, poor mental health including anxiety, or low confidence, and those needing assistance with transition into adulthood.
Suitable candidates should have:
-Experience of managing allotment style growing spaces (including inside growing spaces)
-The ability to plan a growing schedule that fully utilises the growing season and provides regular work throughout the year, ensuring that there is a regular flow of produce into the Centre’s Farm Shop
-Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and those living with poor mental health
-Knowledge of organic gardening and permaculture
The post is based on a 35 hour week and may involve some evening and weekend working.
Due to the nature of the work, the post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To request an application pack, please contact Carolan Casey on 020 8500 3047 extension 221, or via email: carolan.casey@lambourne-end.org.uk, or download it from the website: www.lambourne-end.org.uk/vacancies - please note that CVs will not be accepted in application for this position.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at 5pm, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on either Thursday 30th September or Friday 1st October 2021.
For more information about the Centre and the activities it runs please see our website www.lambourne-end.org.uk or phone 020 8500 3047.
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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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre 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 Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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.
