Team Leader - Garden Maintenance & Landscaping (Live In/Live Out) - EC5424
A dynamic and innovative Garden Maintenance and Landscaping Team Leader is required for a prestigious business in Norfolk.
The company, based in West Norfolk, provides high standards of Farm and Real Estate services that includes the grounds maintenance work and Landscaping for desirable residential properties local to their office and across North Norfolk and Cambridge.
The Team Leader will be joining and leading a dedicated team of 2 full time Landscape and Maintenance operatives, covering all grounds and garden maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have drive and passion to motivate those under their management by way of effective communication and demonstrating best practices. He / She will ensure the team continue to work in a safe and secure environment, by maintaining compliance with health and safety obligations at all times.
The Team Leader will be responsible for the programme management and planning and prioritising of the work schedule for the team. Therefore, experience with computers and the use of calendars and scheduling software is essential. He / She and will have a clear understanding of seasonal requirements and would be able to pre-empt and identify potential challenges and arrange viable solutions. There is a potential requirement for a further resource in North Norfolk, either an additional operative or outsourcing, for which the successful candidate will be the responsible.
Applicants must have demonstratable experience of managing garden staff, be competent with a full range of machinery. He / She should have an academic horticultural qualification, horticultural training along with good plant knowledge. A full clean driving licence and chainsaw certificate are essential. Also, the ability to tow trailers, and grounds maintenance related training certificates such as PA1 & PA6 would prove advantageous.
As this job role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, the successful candidate should be physically fit and capable of leading his/her team by example, completing tasks on time and motivating and training individuals as and when required. A reliable, and well-presented person along with good communication skills is expected.
There is currently a part time Head Gardener at the Hall responsible for the 5-acre garden containing ½ an acre walled garden and two greenhouses and propagation work. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Gardener to provide additional support for the garden work.
SALARY: £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience (accommodation available if required)
LOCATION: West Norfolk
JOB No: EC5424
If this Team Leader – Garden Maintenance & Landscaping vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Senior Projects Manager - C288
Our client runs a successful landscape and grounds maintenance business which carries out work for a variety of clients, including Housing Developers, Housing Associations, Local Authorities, construction companies etc.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Landscape Projects Manager to join the team.
Key points
As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of public realm construction and soft landscaping projects from £10,000 to £1m.
Working within the projects team, this varied role will involve taking projects at their pre-construction phase; informing the final stages of the design process and resolving the practical limitations of the design in relation to the existing built environment on site.
In addition to the project-specific responsibilities, the Senior Projects Manager with the support of a Projects Manager and Estimator will be responsible for the submission of monthly valuations for their projects and for efficient and effective cost control of the projects which they are managing. This will include, but not be limited to, auditing and managing the buying on projects and measuring the project to determine any variation costs.
The Senior Projects Manager will be responsible for assisting the Head of Operations in the adequate resourcing of the Company’s projects. This will include identifying skills shortages; assessing their resource requirements; interviewing and recruiting staff and managing their training and development on site.
Must haves
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
- CSCS desirable
- Driving Licence
- IOSH desirable
- Horticultural qualification
- Experience in commercial landscape construction projects
If this Senior Projects Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Commercial Sales Representative - K142
Our client is a leading UK Amenity Nursery, growing and supplying the Landscape Industry nationwide. They have over 30 years experience providing quality landscape solutions and have built a reputation on supplying a full range of award winning, top quality plants, offering a personal service in order to understand specific job requirements.
Would enjoy working as part of a successful sales team?
Do you enjoy the challenge of seeking and developing new business?
Do you thrive in sales target related environment?
Key Points
- Office based role with customer and site visits when required
- Returning customer quotes and tender enquiries
- Seeking new business and customer development
- Record and report on trends
- Achieve agreed targets set by the Commercial team
Must Haves
- A dynamic and enthusiastic approach
- A proven record in sales
- Good IT skills
- Good product knowledge
- Well developed negotiating skills
If this Commercial Sales Representative vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Arborist /Groundsmen - F243
Our client runs a successful landscape, arb, and grounds maintenance business which carries out work for a variety of clients, including Housing Developers, Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Construction Companies etc.
An opportunity has become available for experienced Arborists /Groundsmen to join their Arboricultural Association Approved Team. Positions are available at depots in west Norfolk and Peterborough.
Key points:
Your main role will be completing all arboricultural operations to the industry and statutory standards working at all times of the year and in all weather conditions. You will perform your duties in compliance with the requirements of the Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor scheme and to promote the company image and ethos.
You will be expected to assist in organising and maintaining a safe and effective work site, work to deadlines, supervise ground staff and assist in monthly on-site practice of aerial rescue techniques.
You will be able to work effectively with minimum supervision, complete tasks to satisfactory conclusions, and understand the importance of customer care.
Must haves:
Candidates for Groundsmen positions should have relevant qualifications up to a minimum of NPTC CS38 (002013). Arborists should be qualified to a minimum of CS39. Additional qualifications such as CS40 & CS41 will be a distinct advantage. A full UK driving licence is essential (with pre-97 or B+E again an advantage)
The successful candidate will be punctual and reliable, have a willingness to undertake further training, comfortable working alone and as part of a team, and they will have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of one years practical experience working in an arb environment.
If this Arborist /Groundsmen vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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General Manager - A329
A fantastic opportunity for a General Manager to join a long established independent family business who are continually evolving and strive for impeccable retail standards.
Can you lead and inspire a team to reach goals?
Can you deliver a positive motivated culture across all areas of the business?
Do you thrive on driving sales and profitability promoting the company values and brand?
Key points
- To manage a large retail team to achieve targets and managing individual’s performance
- Work with management to analyse stock and sales to identify improvement opportunities
- Overseeing the trading performance and taking immediate action to achieve sales targets
- To understand in depth the complexities of each department, including a very busy restaurant
- Ensuring high retail standards are achieved at all times
- Ensure positive working relationships are maintained at all times with customers & suppliers
Must haves
- Experience in retail and personnel management
- A positive attitude with excellent communication skills
- The ability to reach and exceed KPI’s
- Ability to lead by example and foster an honest and open environment with effective communication channels.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Operations Manager (Grounds Maintenance) - H505
Our client runs a successful landscape and grounds maintenance business which carries out work for a variety of clients, including Housing developers, housing associations, Local Authorities, construction companies etc.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced GM Operations Manager to join the team.
Key points
The Operations Manager will manage client relationships whilst maintaining compliance with industry standards, client specifications and organisational Policy and Procedure. Through team working they will ensure that the administration team are equipped and prepared to deal with customer communications in a prompt and professional manner. Including but not exclusive to; praise, queries, complaints and quotations.
The Operations Manager will use their knowledge of customer requirements, team skills and statutory requirements to successfully programme cyclical works for all teams ensuring that these are either delivered as expected or rescheduled so as to minimise disruption to remaining works.
Must haves
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS and SMSTS would be highly desirable
- Management experience in the Grounds Maintenance Industry
- Strong grasp of budgets and finances
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Projects Manager - C286
Our client runs a successful landscape and grounds maintenance business which carries out work for a variety of clients, including Housing Developers, Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Construction Companies etc.
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Landscape Projects Manager to join the team.
Key points
As the Projects Manager you will play a key role in leading the delivery of public realm construction projects from £10,000 to £1m.
Working within our projects team, this varied role will involve taking projects at their pre-construction phase; informing the final stages of the design process and resolving the practical limitations of the design in relation to the existing built environment on site.
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence
•CSCS and SMSTS
•Project Management experience in the soft landscape construction industry
•Experience with NEC, JCT and JCLI contracts
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
To view more Landscape jobs click Landscape.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Projects 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 the Projects Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.