Hardy Plants Team Leader - S548
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Hardy Plants Team Leader to join the team. This site has planning consent to triple the size of the covered retail area with work due to start later in the year. This centre has gone from strength to strength attracting a steady stream of customers with popular departments to include plants, floristry, landscaping, gifts and indoor and outdoor lifestyle ranges, with a team dedicated to providing sound advice with inspirational ideas to ensure the customer has a memorable shopping experience.
Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service and sharing your knowledge?
Can you provide innovative plant displays?
Do you enjoy working as part of a successful team of staff?
Key points
- Merchandising and displays of all hardy plants
- Ensuring the department is looking fresh and interesting
- Monitoring sales and maintaining accurate stocking levels
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
- Assisting the department manager as and when required
Must haves
- Previous experience in plant retailing or similar background
- Possess excellent attention to detail in all areas of the role
- Be enthusiastic and dedicated to providing the highest standards
- A good working knowledge of horticulture with relevant qualification
If this Hardy Plants 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 Hardy Plants 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 Hardy Plants Team Leader vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC6311 - This position has now been filled
Skilled Gardener required
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced gardener to join a close estate team on a beautiful private property in central/east Dorset, on a full-time basis. Applicants should hold academic horticultural qualifications, preferably at Level 3 or above, as well as demonstrable experience of managing private gardens at Skilled/Senior or Sole Gardener level. This position is offered with a generous salary plus accommodation by way of a one-bedroom coach house flat; suitable for a single person or a couple.
The rural property is situated in a beautiful location, approximately 20-miles from the Dorset coast. The historic main house is surrounded by formal gardens with parkland, a river, mature trees and managed paddocks beyond. A small team of staff ensure the smooth running of the estate, of which the successful applicant will play an integral part.
The formal gardens include ornamental beds and borders, a glasshouse, expansive lawns, a swimming pool, a lake, and mature trees throughout. This position will require applicants to have a thorough understanding of, and demonstrable experience in kitchen gardening, as a wide variety of produce is grown for the house on an ongoing basis.
The Skilled Gardener will play a leading role in the management of the formal gardens and will be required to provide guidance and direction to part-time gardeners when on site. The owner of the property is passionate about the gardens and will provide priorities at the beginning of each week in relation to the changing requirements of the estate.
Suitable applicants for this role will have extensive experience of managing gardens on private estates from a hands-on perspective and will preferably have some experience of directing/supervising garden staff. Applicants should have good plant identification skills, excellent attention to detail and a methodological approach to their work. Demonstrable experience in kitchen gardening and plant propagation/glasshouse work is essential, as is competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. Spraying qualifications (PA1/PA6), an in-date First Aid certificate, and chainsaw certificate would be desirable, though training can be provided for otherwise suitable candidates if necessary. Applicants must be tidy in their work, presentable, positive in attitude and possess a working understanding of the considerations required of gardeners on private estates.
SALARY: £22,000 - £25,000 DOE + Accommodation
LOCATION: East Dorset
JOB No: EC6311
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Furniture and Christmas Department Head - C482
Furniture and Christmas Department Head required
Our client is a small group of highly successful Garden Centres, an 8th generation business that knows everything about plants, gardens and retailing. 25% of their workforce have enjoyed over 10 years of loyal service. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retailer to join the team as Furniture & Christmas Department Manager.
Can you provide excellent retailing standards?
Do you have an eye for detail able to provide innovative displays?
Can you lead and inspire a team of staff?
Key points
- Ordering and ranging of Furniture and Christmas products
- Planning the shop floor layout throughout each season
- Leading and supervising a team of 4 staff plus seasonal staff
- Duty Manager with key holder responsibilities
- Working with the group Buyer attending Buying trips both home and abroad
Must haves
- A good eye for detail merchandising and displays
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Articulate and keen to provide excellent retailing standards
If this Furniture and Christmas Department Head vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Skilled Gardener - Live In - EC4787 - This position has been filled
An exciting position has arisen for a full time live in gardener at a newly acquired property sited at a rural location in West Dorset.
Situated in 2 acres of grounds this is a formal but neglected garden within a large working farm. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled gardener with a proven track record in garden restoration and demonstrable horticultural skills to use their vision and communication skills by working closely with our client in returning the garden to its former glory.
Candidates should have a good level of maintenance and machinery experience. The role will involve the management of beds, borders and flowers, and associated weeding/mulching as necessary.
Applicants must be experienced and qualified horticulturists with very good plant identification skills and seasonal garden management knowledge. Successful applicants will have chainsaw and relevant spray certificates along with a good level of maintenance and machinery experience
The position comes with a two-bedroom high spec two-bedroom cottage based on the estate and our client is willing to accept children and/or pets. Candidates must be dog friendly.
Working hours are 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday which may be subject to reasonable change with seasonal adjustments. Candidates should also be flexible about carrying out alternative tasks in adverse weather conditions.
Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence due to rural location.
JOB DETAILS: Skilled Gardener - Live-in
SALARY: £25,000 plus pension contributions
LOCATION: West Dorset (Rural)
JOB No: EC 4787
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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GC Operations Manager - L265
A dynamic and retail focused Operations Manager is required to join a fast expanding garden centre group at their most recent acquisition which is set to triple in size!
Can you motivate your team driving exceptional performance?
Do you have a passion to provide excellent customer service and a background in horticulture?
Do you have excellent organisational and planning skills?
Key points
- Driving sales and maximising profit in order to meet KPI’s
- Ensuring high standards of stock management are constantly maintained
- Identifying trends in sales and profit opportunities
- Leading, developing and motivating the team
- Ensuring high standards of retailing across all departments
Must haves
- A keen eye for detail and a good understanding of seasonal changes
- A proven track record of management in garden centre retailing
- Great team leadership skills
- A passion to provide first class customer service
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Outdoor Team Leader - C351 - This position has been filled
A popular destination Garden Centre is currently seeking an Outdoor Team Leader to cover horticulture, water features, landscape materials, pots and decorations.
Do you have a proven knowledge of retail management with a friendly energetic personality?
Do you possess a good level of horticulture knowledge along with great team leadership skills?
Key points
- Motivate, organise, lead and inspire the team
- Ordering and working deliveries to ensure accurate stocking levels
- Proactive approach to displaying and merchandising
- Maintain good levels of housekeeping and quality control
- Watering and general maintenance
Must haves
- Retail experience within a horticultural environment
- A good knowledge of key plant life categories, care and cultivation
- Attention to detail and good merchandising skills
- The ability to provide excellent customer sales & service
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Horticulture Manager - Seasonal - S709
Do you have a passion for plant retailing and a flair for displays?
Can you provide high standards of merchandising and a good level of housekeeping?
Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the leading garden centre groups who value their staff and offer a good level of autonomy?
Key points
- Merchandising and displays of a vast range of seasonal lines
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
- Leading and motivating a team of staff
- Be meticulous in terms of attention to detail
- Focused to achieve excellent sales through quality products and accurate stocking levels
Must haves
- A good understanding of plant retailing
- The ability to provide innovative displays
- Good team leadership skills
- A passion for horticulture with excellent plant knowledge
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Horticulture Manager – Hardy – S708
Horticulture Manager Required
Are you an ambitious Plant Manager focused to deliver outstanding plant sales?
Do you have a passion for plant retailing?
Can you lead a team to provide great customer service and deliver high standards of merchandising and displays?
Key points
- Providing a huge range of superb top quality plants
- Merchandising effectively creating stunning visual displays
- Be meticulous to detail in terms of standards, presentation and overall look and feel
- To lead, train and motivate a team by example
- Focused on achieving excellent sales and maintaining a high level of customer service
Must haves
- A good working knowledge in plant retailing
- Have excellent knowledge of plants and merchandising skills
- Able to maintain a professional department on a daily basis
- The ability to lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent standards
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Gardener - ADV222
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Gardener to join the busy Grounds and Gardens team who are responsible for maintaining the School’s 250-acre site to a high standard. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring that the gardens look their best all year round whilst also assisting with the development of new planting schemes throughout the grounds.
Applicants should be hardworking with excellent attention to detail and have a good working knowledge of garden maintenance and health and safety. A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work is essential as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Exact hours of work will be discussed at the interview stage but both part time and full time working will be considered.
For further details and to apply please visit the School’s website: www.canford.com
Closing date: Midday on Tuesday, 29th May 2018.
Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening.
Maintenance Gardener - E085
Do you want to work for a successful grounds maintenance company based near Bournemouth?
Do you want to be a valued member of a dynamic, young and enthusiastic team?
Do you want to take pride in your work and provide a high-quality service?
Would you like to work in a role where you can further your horticultural knowledge whilst taking advantage of excellent career opportunities?
If you are an experienced gardener looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company we would like to hear from you!
Key points
- Grass cutting with straight stripes
- Strimming
- Weeding beds and borders
- Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance
- Operating various horticultural machinery including, mowers, hedge cutters, blowers, strimmers, chippers, chain saws and much more
- Preparation and laying of large areas of turf
- Planting of shrubs and trees
- Ensuring that projects are completed to the high quality that our customers expect
- Following health and safety policies and procedures
- Maintenance of commercial and domestic grounds to a high standard
- Demonstrating a dynamic and hands-on approach to work
Must haves
- Good plant knowledge and understanding of correct horticultural practice
- Good practical skills in garden maintenance
- Excellent technical horticultural knowledge and practical skills
- Ability to operate various horticultural machinery
- A full UK driving licence would be desirable
Candidates should have previous experience within the landscape industry, have a passion for plants and gardening, be physically fit and have a positive, can-do approach.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Maintenance 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 Maintenance Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.