Gardener - Live Out - EC6213
An opportunity has arisen on a beautiful country private estate located close to Preston, Lancashire, for an experienced Gardener. This position would suit a presentable and time-served gardener with demonstrable experience of working on private estate gardens.
The property spans 26-acres in total and is made up of 16 acres of woodlands/pasture and 10 acres of formal gardens. The gardens currently consist of large areas of lawn plus a walled garden including a parterre and sunken garden. There are also substantial amounts of hedging and bushes which need regular attention.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the general maintenance of the gardens and estate, i.e. mowing, strimming, leaf blowing, hedge cutting, pest control, weeding as well as horticultural practices such as planting and some garden developments. He / She will work to a high standard and in the summer months, additional help will be employed to assist with the mowing. He / She should be highly self-motivated, well presented, with a good eye for detail, able to organise and carry out work with minimum supervision.
Applicants should have a demonstrable background in horticulture and have previous experience working on a private estate. He/ She will possess excellent practical skills and a good level of competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. The garden is equipped with a wide range of modern garden machinery and tools, and candidates should be familiar with the use of ride on mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters etc. Academic horticultural qualifications are beneficial but not essential, and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage. Candidates must be presentable, positive in their approach to the job at hand, physically fit, and be able to apply excellent attention to detail at all times. In addition to gardening duties there may be the requirement to carry out basic handyman tasks from time to time plus occasional driving.
This is an excellent position for an experienced gardener to work on a beautiful private estate on a permanent full-time basis. There is the opportunity for career development and an annual salary increase.
SALARY: Up to £23,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Preston, Lancashire
JOB No: EC6213
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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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 this Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Horticultural / Plant Assistant Manager - S543
One of the largest Garden Centres in the North West is currently seeking a Horticultural/ Plantarea Assistant Manager to join the team. They have a proud long history of inspiring gardeners since 1945 and remains family owned and run business.
Do you have excellent plant & product knowledge?
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer sales & service?
Can you provide inspirational plant displays?
Key points:
- Ensure the department is fully stocked according to seasonal demands
- Presentation and displays of a wide range of plants
- Leading and inspiring a team of staff
- Providing excellent customer sales & service
- Assisting in other areas as and when required
Must haves:
- A good working knowledge of Horticulture
- Good team leadership skills
- Attention to detail in all daily duties
- An enthusiastic and positive approach
If this Horticultural / Plant Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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G.C. Assistant Manager - S509
An award winning family run garden centre is currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join the team. This centre is renowned for offering an exceptional and diverse range of garden and home products.
Do you enjoy motivating the team to deliver high standards?
Can you provide inspiring displays throughout the store?
Can you deliver excellent customer sales and service?
Key points:
- Supporting the manager in all daily duties
- Plan prioritise workloads and able to work on your own initiative
- Ensure high standards of visual merchandising and displays
- Maximising sales opportunities
Must haves:
- Excellent leadership skills with good attention to detail
- Proactive and be prepared to get involved in all areas of the business
- A good understanding of garden centre retailing
- The ability to lead and inspire other to provide excellent customer sales & service
If this G.C. Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this G.C. Assistant Manager vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this G.C. Assistant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Horticultural Manager - R036
Do you have a passion for Horticulture?
Do you enjoy creating fantastic plant displays?
Are you looking to take on a good level of responsibility for maximising daily sales?
Key points
•Ordering of a wide range of plants and liaising with leading suppliers
•Merchandising and displays of a large outside plants department and garden sundries
•Leading and motivating a team to achieve a good standard of house keeping
•Offering excellent customer sales & service
Must haves
•Excellent plant and product knowledge
•Good attention to detail in all tasks
•The ability to monitor sales and act accordingly
•Maintaining excellent standards in plant retailing.
If this Horticultural Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Horticultural 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 regarding the Horticultural Manager vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.