Gardener
Our client is a school with a global reputation and inspiring facilities based in Sevenoaks, Kent. The Estates department is looking for a qualified, self-motivated and efficient Gardener to join their friendly and hardworking team. This is a full time, permanent and varied role which will involve assisting with the maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds on all school sites.
The 100-acre grounds contain historic buildings, fields and ten beautiful gardens, looked after to a high horticultural standard by a dedicated Grounds and Gardens team. They plant new trees every year and maintain a range of stunning shrubs, lawns, herbaceous borders, flower beds and ponds. The trees, plants and green spaces at the school contribute to biodiversity and enrich the lives of all students and staff. Some of the wonderful flower beds were designed by a well-known landscape and garden designer – a winner of four Gold and five Silver Gilt medals at Chelsea.
The Gardener will report to the Head of Grounds & Gardens and will be responsible for preparing grounds for the planting of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as well as maintain borders, ponds, hedges, fences, walls, paths, roadways and woodlands. He / She will carry out horticultural operations, such as planting, pruning and maintenance of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Lawn maintenance is part of the role with the use of pedestrian and ride-on equipment to scarify, aerate, top-dress, over-seed, lift and lay turf, feed, irrigate and cut.
Additional duties include cleaning the drives and pathways of debris, litter picking, clearing snow and applying grit salt will be part of the role and periodically assist with non-gardener tasks within the school.
The successful applicant will ideally hold a level 2 horticultural qualification or above and have experience maintaining large or historic gardens. He / She work on own and as part of a team as well as use their own initiative and will be self-motivated, adaptable and be willing to undertake tasks to given time constraints. Experience maintaining and cleaning horticultural equipment including handtools, strimmers, hedge-cutters, pedestrian and ride-on mowers, scarifiers, aerators, tractors and any other machinery required to undertake allocated tasks is important to continue working in a tidy and safe manner. The gardener will be comfortable working outside in all weathers and the role may require heavy lifting occasionally.
A competitive salary is provided as well as additional benefits such as free lunch during term-time, free membership of the school’s fitness centre, 33 days paid holiday per calendar year including public holidays, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a voluntary benefits scheme. The basic hours are 40 hours per week made up of 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday. Working up to 12 Saturday mornings per year, 8:00 am till 1:00 pm.
As the position is working at a school, all staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact and are required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. The successful applicant will be offered the role subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to; an enhanced DBS check, the taking up and verification of references, the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role. We also reserve the right to contact any previous employers for a reference.
SALARY: Up to £24,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Sevenoaks, Kent
JOB No: EC30434
If this Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sophie Sharpe 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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Plantarea Supervisor
Plantarea Supervisor required
Job Ref ADV337
Located 7 miles outside the bustling town of Ashford, adjacent to the Royal Military Canal with access to scenic, rural walks across the Romney Marsh you'll find Hamstreet Garden Centre. Previously a Wyevale Centre, we have made vast improvements to the neglected site since we added it to the Grovewell family in 2018. With many more planned developments still to come!
Our plants need you!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Plant Area Supervisor to help our team at Hamstreet Garden Centre near Ashford, Kent. Grovewell Garden Centres are renowned for excellent, expert customer care and high quality, well maintained plants. As a member of our team we expect you to be as passionate about gardening as we are.
The successful candidate must have
-Meticulous attention to detail
-Excellent house keeping and stock control management
-A passion for customer service and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment
-Excellent communication skills- Enthusiasm for horticulture, flexible, highly motivated and commercially aware
This is a full time position and will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. Please note this is a manual role.
We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 20% staff discount on most purchases
- 28 days holiday for full time staff (includes Bank Holidays)
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme- Training & Development
Send your C.V. and covering letter to sam@tenterdengc.co.uk (Head Office) with the job role and Centre you are applying to.
Please note you will be required to provide proof that you have the right to work in the UK on application
www.grovewellgc.co.uk/listing/hamstreet-garden-centre/
Groundsperson
Groundsperson required
Job Ref A069
Our client is a Parish Council located close to Maidstone in Kent. The successful candidate will join their maintenance team carrying work within the Parish. The team are responsible for maintaining amenity and sports areas within the parish as well as acting as agents for the County Council in the maintenance of Public Rights of Way as well as general work to the local church yard etc.
The Role
They currently have a vacancy for a Groundsperson. The successful candidate, under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, will ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of all parish council grounds and property.
Duties will include
-Maintenance and general upkeep of Village Green.
-Upkeep of both Recreation Grounds.
-Maintenance of all trees, shrubs and plants on Parish Council property.
-Clearing the Ford when necessary.
-Digging and planting borders as necessary on Parish Council property, including War Memorial
-Taking instruction in the use of equipment as required.
-Maintenance & Marking of Football Pitches
-Maintenance of Football equipment in good repair.
-Maintenance of Churchyard.
-General care of Allotments.
-Maintenance of Cricket Square and Cricket Pitch outfield if required.
-Routine maintenance & servicing of machinery and safe storage in winter months.
-Maintenance of property owned by Parish Council (eg garages, sheds, seats etc.).
-Daily inspection of play equipment and surfaces.
-Regular painting of play equipment and seats.
-Regular sweeping, clearing and weeding of play areas and safety surfaces
-Snow clearing and keeping selected sites clear of ice during inclement weather.
The Candidate:
Candidates should have good basic levels of skills in grounds maintenance and come from a grounds maintenance/gardener background. It would also be an advantage if you held either a sprayers certificate, chain saw certificate or were certified to drive a gang mower. However, the Parish Council is able to offer additional training if required.
A full driving licence is required for this role.
Hours of work will be 7.30am-4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am-3.30pm Friday.
If this Groundsperson vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Danielle Moss on 01233 732767 or info@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Groundsperson 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 Groundsperson vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Assistant Production Manager
Assistant Production Manager required
Job ref S277
Our client is an established Wholesale Nursery built up over the past 40 years. They feel their traditions and standards that the company was built on still apply today. They started out with 50 acres of owned land which has now increased to over 400 acres today, which includes cold storage facilities, pack house and a hectare of plants grown under protection which include a range of bare root and container grown trees and shrubs from seed including balled trees.
They are currently seeking an Assistant Production Manager to join their team where you will play a vital role in the Production of a wide range of plants.
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
-Field growing
-Supervising the lifting and grading of plants
-Supporting the Dispatch team
-Aiding seed sowing and transplanting
-Leading and supervising a team of staff
-Ensuring the production areas runs smoothly and efficiently
The position requires good bareroot plant and production knowledge along with tractor driving skills. The ability to manage and supervise a varied workforce especially agency staff is essential. A ‘can do’ and ‘lead from the front’ attitude is also considered essential. PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates along with a forklift certificate would be advantageous although training will be provided.
If this Assistant Production Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Assistant Production 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 Production Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardens Team Leader
Gardens Team Leader required
Job Ref No C700
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Gardens Team Leader to join an established company located near Canterbury in Kent. The company has been in business for over 30 years - a testament to their continued provision of quality service in the gardening and landscape industry. This is a second-in-command role and a career development opportunity for the right candidate to step up into a higher management position.
The company requires a gardener with supervision experience to work alongside and manage between one and six assistant gardeners on a full-time basis. The role will involve tending to numerous, primarily high-end residential block gardens on a scheduled, rotational and hands-on basis. A driving licence is essential for this role as is strong plant knowledge, particularly with shrubs and perennials. The postholder will be required to drive to London for 1-day per week to tend to gardens in the city with the team. This will involve leaving the depot at 05:30 and returning for an early finish upon completion of the job.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to assist with various one-off projects of a similar nature on a full-time basis during the winter months, which will ensure continued year-round employment and an opportunity to add to your existing skill set.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and considerable gardening experience, will be competent with a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment and will be used to working within a team and providing supervision to garden staff. Applicants for this role should have good plant identification skills and staff supervision experience, with time management skills being of the utmost importance in this role.
Typical daily duties will include hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, as well as a range of other gardening tasks as they arise. Competence with back-pack sprayers and a spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is required.
Applicants must be conscientious and well presented as interaction with property owners on site will be necessary. Candidates will be diplomatic and have a positive approach to the management of gardeners in training, be flexible in their approach to work, physically fit and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
If this Gardens Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com
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To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Gardens 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 Gardens Team Leader vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Chief Operating Officer
A new vacancy has arisen for an experienced COO to work alongside the owners of a family-owned horticultural services and supplies company, based in Kent. Applicants should have experience at Director level as well as in operations relating to logistics, plant, trucks and ideally, quarrying and/or agriculture.
An excellent package is offered in line with experience, to include a 7% pension contribution, car, phone and BUPA health insurance. Equity will be offered on negotiation.
For more information on this role please contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 and mark.read@horticruitment.com
Recruitment Consultant
Recruitment Consultant required
Fuller Corporate Group is a place where hard work is acknowledged and rewarded, where development is nurtured and supported, where values are never compromised and where success is celebrated.
The group consists of two specialist recruitment companies, Horticruitment UK Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd. We are a responsible modern organisation, with best practice a fundamental part of our 30-year history. Delivering excellent client and candidate management is a top priority along with staff motivation, we have developed staff incentives that financially benefit individuals as well as the group. We have a dedication to corporate social responsibility and investment in our staff. Horticruitment (UK) Ltd is now planning for continued growth and improvement with a firm focus on Business Development within horticultural sector.
30 years of permanent recruitment built by great people!
Your working environment?
Our modern open planned Office is in the rural location of Kenardington a 5 minutes journey from Hamstreet Station, a 10-minute direct link to Ashford International Station. We have several meeting areas to include a conference and training room, an open more relaxed space as well as an outside break area to enjoy pleasant weather and fresh air for all employees.
What makes a brilliant Horticruitment Recruitment Specialist?
-you’ll have experience assisting with the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with clients and delivering a streamlined and efficient process
-you'll have an understanding of the horticultural sector (not essential but desired)
-you’ll have the ability to write job descriptions and adverts, along with social media (Linkedin and Twitter being the main platforms)
-you’ll have the ability to carry out pre-screening, telephone interviewing and arrange face to face interviews
-you’ll be a true expert in customer service, who uses this to lead, engage and inspire others
-you’re always looking for opportunities to drive performance and contribute to amazing results
-you’ll have experience in building and establishing relationships
-you'll have excellent knowledge in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to use a CRM information system including, accessing, inputting, and compiling data
-you’ll have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent IT skills
-you have the ability to work within tight and conflicting timeframes, responding to queries from candidates, external agencies and hiring managers.
-you can handle confidential information and sensitive matters
-your team matters to you, so you support them, working together, building strong working relationships, ultimately being part of a strong unified working environment.
As a horticruitment Recruitment Specialist, you’ll receive
-Support with your career development aspirations to include training programmes when required.
-A competitive salary
-Free Eye Tests
-20 days holiday + bank holidays
-Discretionary Bonuses
-A contributory pension scheme
-Free Magazine stand offering titles such as Country Life, RHS The Garden, The English Garden, Gardens Illustrated, HTA, Landscaper, and many more
-Break out area with filtered water and hot drinks facilities
-Lunch and evening social events
-Participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
-and so much more!
Working Hours – 08:30 – 17:00 Monday - Friday
Salary - Circa £40K+ (uncapped earnings)
Contract - permanent
If this Recruitment Consultant vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Recruitment Consultant 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 Recruitment Consultant vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Lead Climber
Lead Climber required
Job Ref: T500
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Climbing Arborist to join a small team of skilled operatives and to provide supervision and guidance where necessary. This established and respected company in Kent consists of a dynamic team of professional Landscapers, Designers, Horticulturists, Gardeners, countryside experts and Arborists. The team deliver projects, large and small, from conception to completion, all under one roof. A generous salary is offered in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
Due to ongoing expansion, the company are looking for a Climbing Arborist / Tree Surgeon with an ability to lead by example and increase the abilities of the existing team. This is a full-time permanent role.
Suitable applicants will hold all applicable industry certifications in line with a full range of physical arboricultural operations, good tree identification skills, an ability to undertake remedial tree work as specified by survey/report recommendations, and a thorough working knowledge of arboricultural health and safety considerations.
This is an excellent and rewarding opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary company and to help grow an established division. Initial interviews will be via phone or Zoom, with face-to-face interviews to take place in line with Covid-19 guidelines following success in the first phase.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
If this Lead Climber vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com
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To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Lead Climber 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 Lead Climber vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Container Unit Assistant Manager
Container Unit Assistant Manager required
Job Ref F144
Our client is an established Wholesale Nursery built up over the past 40 years. They feel their traditions and standards that the company was built on still apply today. They started out with 50 acres of owned land which has now increased to over 400 acres today, which includes cold storage facilities, pack house and a hectare of plants grown under protection which include a range of bare root and container grown trees and shrubs from seed including balled trees.
They are currently seeking a container unit assistant manager to join their team. The position is full time, permanent and is a hands-on supervisory / managerial role. The customer unit assistant manager will be assisting the manager with all aspects of the day to day running of the nursery including maintaining excellent relations with all staff members, supervising and setting work for permanent staff ensuring work is done to required level and provide cover/leadership in the manager’s absence.
Responsibilities of the role include taking the lead on order picking, ensuring customer requirements and deadlines are met and carry out irrigation checks, and additional hand watering where required. He / She will take regular pest and disease crop walks, and document all findings, carry out accurate, biannual stocktakes of all plant/growing stock on site and complete review and ensure plant health documents up to date. The container unit assistant manager will cover duty weekends on rota basis checking irrigation systems, and hand watering.
Applicants will have the ability to manage and supervise a varied workforce including agency staff. A ‘can do’ and ‘lead from the front’ attitude is also considered essential. PA1 and PA6 qualified would be ideal and wheeled loading shovel licence, counterbalance forklift licence and First Aider would be desirable.
If this Container Unit Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
To view more Nursery jobs, click Nursery.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Container Unit Assistant 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 Container Unit Assistant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Maintenance Gardener
Maintenance Gardener required
Job Ref C924
A new opportunity has arisen for a gardener to join an established company located to the west of Etchingham, Kent. The company has been in business for over 30 years - a testament to their continued provision of quality service in the gardening and landscape industry.
The company now requires an additional Maintenance Gardener to work within the existing team, under the supervision of the Team Leader. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification and/or considerable experience, will be competent with a range of grounds maintenance machinery and equipment and will be used to working within a team and on their own initiative. Applicants for this role must be confident with their plant identification skills and ability to safely operate a range of garden machinery.
Duties will include hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance etc., primarily within private domestic gardens. Applicants must be able and willing to carry out a range of other gardening tasks as they arise. Competence with back-pack sprayers and a spray ticket (PA1/PA6) is desired, and a full driving licence essential. The successful candidate will be required to assist with various one-off projects of a similar nature on a full-time basis during the winter months, which will ensure your continued year-round employment and offer an opportunity to add to your existing skill set.
Applicants must be conscientious and well presented as interaction with property owners on site will be necessary. Candidates must be flexible in their approach to work, physically fit and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Uniforms are provided. A full UK driving licence is essential, as is your own car for travel to and from the rural yard. The business shuts down between Christmas and New Year.
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Rebecca Pinkney on 01233 732767 or rebecca@horticruitment.com.
To view more Gardening jobs click Gardening or to view Landscape jobs click Landscape.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
If you would like more information regarding horticultural qualifications and colleges, see our Career advice.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using our work finding services please view our privacy policy.
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 this Maintenance Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.