Construction Manager / Site Agent - S262
Construction Manager / Site Agent required
Our client provides a wide range of ecological and land-based services, fusing ecological consultancy, environmental vegetation management and Landscape Construction to their clients which include large Civils, local authorities, housing developers, architects and contractor’s solutions in conservation and countryside engineering with values up to £3.2 million.
They are the UK’s leading wildlife and habitat management specialists. With offices in the Midlands, Devon, Norfolk and Scotland they are able to provide a nationwide coverage for their clients. They manage conflict with nature proactively and responsibly, removing the risk from commercial operations. They provide an integrated ecological solution and a one-stop shop for ecological and countryside management needs.
Their qualified, multi-skilled workforce, together with their range of equipment, enables them to provide solutions to even the most complex environmental and ecological problems.
Their philosophy is based on innovation, service efficiency, high quality and working collaboratively with our clients.
Their aims are to maintain their reputation for providing a no-nonsense, collaborative, high quality approach where they deliver projects on time, on budget and to the brief every time.
They currently have a vacancy within their organisation for a Construction Manager, ideally with experience of working in landscape contracting, countryside management, agriculture or a similar field.
Key points
The Construction Manager will have experience of managing and delivering large and complex projects on time and to the satisfaction of the Company’s clients. Responsible for resourcing and line managing a site team whilst promoting compliance with all company systems and policies.
Must haves
The successful candidate will:
- Be commercial with relevant project management experience, ideally gained within the environmental / horticultural / habitat management or ecological sector
- Be organised with experience of managing large, complex projects
- Be financially adept with the ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to budget
- Have experience of leading and motivating a team
- Have excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate reports
- Be capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines
- Have a positive outlook and a strong desire to succeed
- Have a full UK driving licence
If this Construction Manager / Site Agent 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 Construction Manager / Site Agent 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 Construction Manager / Site Agent vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Nursery Team Leader - D056
Our client has a Wholesale Nursery established over many years providing a convenient way to buy a vast range of top quality plants. Their mission is to provide a service tailored to the clients needs and prioritise regardless of the size of the order. They are currently seeking a Nursery Team Leader to support the team in all daily duties.
Can you maintain a good level of plant husbandry?
Do you enjoy working as part of a sales team?
Can you provide a good level of customer service?
Key points
- Producing and maintaining a wide range of plants
- Providing a service tailored to the individual needs of each client
- Pest & disease control as and when required
- Administration duties and helping in other areas as and when required
Must haves
- Excellent crop husbandry skills
- A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
- Good computer skills ideally Growmaster or other nursery software
- PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates
If this Nursery Team Leader 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 Nursery Team Leader 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 Nursery Team Leader vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Contract Manager - S261 This Position has been filled
Our client provides a wide range of ecological and land-based services, fusing ecological consultancy, environmental vegetation management and Landscape Construction to their clients which include large Civils, local authorities, housing developers, architects and contractor’s solutions in conservation and countryside engineering with values up to £3.2 million.
They currently have a vacancy within their organisation for a Contract Manager, ideally with experience of working in horticultural contracting, countryside management or a similar field.
Key points
The Contract Manager will have experience of managing and delivering large and complex projects on time and to the satisfaction of the Company’s clients. Responsible for resourcing and line managing a site team whilst promoting compliance with all company systems and policies.
Must haves
The successful candidate will :
- be commercial with relevant project management experience, ideally gained within the environmental / horticultural / habitat management or ecological sector
- be organised with experience of managing large, complex projects
- be financially adept with the ability to manage and deliver projects on time and to budget
- have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office-based staff
- have a proven track record of preparing bids and tenders, winning work and generating new business opportunities
- have excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate reports
- be capable of working under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines
- have a positive outlook and a strong desire to succeed
- have a full UK driving licence
If this Contract Manager 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 Contract 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 Contract Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Assistant Nursery Manager - K624
Our client has established a successful wholesale bedding and pot plant nursery supplying contract grown plants to local authorities, landscapers, pubs and restaurants and commercial premises.
Are you confident in your abilities to oversee all aspects of nursery operations?
Do you have a proactive and dynamic approach?
Can you work to deadlines and deliver high standards of plant maintenance and care?
Key points
- Daily management of nursery operations
- Organising and managing the despatch team
- Creating production schedules
- Contacting and responding to all customer enquiries
- Pursuing new business opportunities
Must haves
- Previous experience of nursery operations
- Good IT skills
- A proactive and dynamic approach to all tasks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
If this position 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 Assistant Nursery 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 Assistant Nursery Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener - ADV230 - Apply Direct to Advertiser
We are a small team of enthusiastic gardeners with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. To be our ideal candidate, you will have experience of working in a historic garden as part of a team, as well as being comfortable with working on your own. Using you initiative you will have the opportunity to lead in caring for your own areas of the garden, taking the chance to enjoy maintaining them to a standard which makes you feel proud, and improving them through planting and design.
We have a mixture of topiary and formal hedges which the whole team work together to maintain. You’ll also be happy to muck in with the day to day tasks of mowing, weeding, dead-heading, and edging up, to make sure that we keep the whole garden looking beautiful all year round.
Our ideal candidate has a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification and two years’ experience working in historic gardens. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, and for further information please get in touch!
Head Gardener - Live Out - EC4216
A superb opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Gardener who has excellent plant knowledge and wide-ranging horticultural skills to supervise a team of 2/3 gardeners in managing the garden and grounds of a Grade 2 listed country estate in South Warwickshire. The garden is approximately 10 acres in size and has a number of themes such as walled garden, orchard, open parkland, wild flower meadows and extensive water garden. The garden is open to the public for an annual NGS open day and other private events.
Applicants will need to demonstrate comprehensive hands on experience in a similar role managing a large private garden to the highest of standards. Therefore you will ideally have a horticultural qualification to minimum of RHS level 2 and ability to manage the grounds with minimal supervision. Your primary responsibility will be the upkeep of various different compartments of the garden with an emphasis on the greenhouse and borders.
The owners are keen gardeners and work alongside current staff and wish to maintain the happy working environment that exists in the garden. Applicants will therefore need to be able to work not only with the owners but also alongside the two other grounds staff as team work is paramount. Part of the role would also be working with the gardeners to share and teach new skills as they are both keen to learn and develop their knowledge.
Other key attributes for the role are enthusiasm, sense of humour and pride in your work.
Whilst the garden is well established there are a number of ongoing projects meaning that the appointed Head Gardener will need to be flexible in his or her approach to work and willing to adapt to regular change and variation in the garden work as it is regarded by the owner as a ‘Garden in Motion’.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: Circa £36,000 – £40000 dependant on experience and qualifications
LOCATION: Between Stratford upon Avon and Moreton in the Marsh
JOB No: EC4216
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Cash & Carry Supervisor - S472
Are you interested to join a Wholesale Cash & Carry Nursery who’s mission is to provide a tailored first class service?
Would you enjoy sourcing a wide range of plant material from nurseries UK and abroad?
Can you take responsibility for all customer enquiries and sales?
Key points
•Ensuring customers have an excellent experience on each contact or visit
•Taking responsibility for plant husbandry and presentation to the highest standards
•Ensuring an appropriate solution to all sales enquiries
•Supporting the Director in driving forward all areas of the business
Must haves
•Extensive Plant knowledge
•Proven experience in a nursery or plantarea environment
•Be a team player with a can do attitude
•Computer literate ideally with experience of Growmaster or other nursery software
If the Cash & Carry Supervisor 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 Cash & Carry Supervisor 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 Cash & Carry Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.