Head Gardener (Live in) - EC4867 - This position has been filled
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable and experienced Head Gardener to take ownership of a diverse and beautiful private garden in Ruscombe, Berkshire. Applications are invited from Head or Senior Gardeners with demonstrable experience on private estates, of supervising under gardeners on a full-time basis. Excellent plant knowledge is an essential requirement for this role.
The stunning 12-acre garden contains 2000 plant species, a lake, mini arboretum, kitchen garden with fruit cages, propagation equipment (including a mist unit), topiary, two glasshouses and polytunnel, natural ornamental ponds, a walled garden, rose garden and surrounding woodland. The garden is supplied with a wide range of top quality garden equipment and machinery, such as a tractor with digger attachment, trailers, Etesia ride-on mower, two chainsaws, hedge cutters, brush cutters etc. The garden also contains natural ornamental ponds (managed by contractors), a bore hole water system and numerous sculptures. The garden is not open as part of the NGS scheme but is sometimes opened by the owner for charity events.
The maintenance of large hedges around the perimeter of the property is contracted out to a local company, leaving only the formal hedges for the employed garden staff to maintain, in addition to the finer aspects of horticulture and garden management. Specialist contractors manage the lake and ponds as well as the irrigation system, however the Head Gardener will need to be aware of the general processes involved. There will be time for the successful applicant to learn these basic processes once on site. The new Head Gardener will be responsible for one full-time gardener, and in the near future, an additional junior gardener.
This position is offered with a generous salary as well as an attractive 2-bedroom cottage on site. The provided accommodation includes 2 bathrooms, a fitted kitchen and a sizeable living room with wood-burning stove. Rent and Council tax are paid by the employer, with the Head Gardener being responsible for gas and electricity bills.
This position would suit an experienced Head Gardener with excellent plant identification skills / horticultural knowledge, the ability to manage large gardens efficiently, and to be passionate about disseminating horticultural knowledge to under gardeners via ongoing training.
SALARY: Circa £30,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Ruscombe, Berkshire
JOB No: EC4867
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Nursery Despatch Manager - A423
Are you methodical with excellent attention to detail?
Can you work under pressure ensuring all orders go out on time?
Do you have great team leadership skills?
Our client has a specialist nursery supplying plants and natural scenery to the film, television and events industry as well as to parties and major retail outlets seasonal displays. This is a challenging and rewarding position for a Nursery Despatch Manager to take on the responsibility for the accuracy and efficiency of the warehouse and despatch area.
Key points:
- Monitoring stocking levels and quality control
- Ensuring the smooth operations of the warehouse
- Processing orders and despatch
- Accepting plants back into the nursery
- Leading a team of 6 staff
Must haves:
- Must be physically fit
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Great team leadership skills
- Have an understanding of horticulture
If this Nursery Despatch Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Tractor/Mower Operator - S901
Our client is an established landscape company based near Reading in Berkshire. They offer a range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services to commercial companies and home owners, with a customer base throughout Berkshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. The company operates on strict quality control procedures, and ensures the provision of the highest quality of service at all times.
The company is currently looking for an experienced tractor operator with a good working knowledge of triple cylinder mowers / gang mowing. The successful applicant will be part of a three strong team and will take direction from a team leader. The successful candidate is required to work methodically to a high standard, and to use their own experience and initiative to ensure each job is completed in line with the company’s high standards. Candidates must be well presented, positive in their attitude towards the job at hand, and take pride in their work.
Applicants must hold relevant certificates and licenses associated with the operation of tractors, with demonstrable experience of triple cylinder mowers. A thorough working knowledge of heavy mowing machinery is essential in order to ensure a continuation of the high standard of workmanship provided by this reputable company.
Additional beneficial skills and experience include spraying certs PA1/PA6, experience with line marking, machinery maintenance and an ability to maintain excellent attention to detail at all times.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 7327676
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Gardener - A601
A great opportunity has arisen for a gardener to work for an established company in the Reading area, Berkshire. The company is celebrating 25 years in business and offers a range of services, primarily to domestic clients.
The ideal candidate will hold a good level of gardening experience, have good plant knowledge, experience with a range of grounds maintenance equipment and will be used to working with common garden plants and features. The role will primarily involve acting as a mobile gardener, working under and alongside the existing small team of like minded employees. A full UK driving licence is essential.
You must be conscientious, well presented, able to work under your own initiative and have a positive attitude when it comes to working with your colleagues, and of course for the company’s loyal client base. A good sense of humour is always important.
You must have experience with hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, and be willing to undertake other gardening maintenance tasks as they arise. A spray certificate (PA1/PA6) is beneficial.
The standard working week will consist of 44 hours with any overtime paid at time and a half. An hourly rate is offered which will rise after successful completion of a three month probationary period, equating to an approximate annual salary as stated below (dependent on experience).
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com
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Operations Manager (GM) - M303
Are you looking to work for an established and award winning team of horticultural experts?
Do you want to work for a leading Grounds Maintenance Company, which carries out work for commercial clients throughout the UK?
Are you an experienced Senior Manager looking for a new and challenging opportunity?
Job Description :
The person appointed will be responsible for the management of the company’s operations within the operational area, which is Surrey, Oxon, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, ensuring that key business objectives are met and that site operations run smoothly and efficiently, in order that they meet key performance targets. Specific responsibilities will include:
- Commercial accountability, managing costs and achieving financial targets.
- Operational planning - ensure that contracts are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes.
- Develop excellent client relationships. Attending client meetings resolving issues quickly.
- Provide quotations as required for new contracts and additional works
- Identify and manage risk to prevent an impact on the business
- Ensure work is carried out strictly in accordance with the company safety and quality policies.
- Continual development of the team, by means of appraisals and individual development plans.
Must haves:
- Extensive management experience in grounds maintenance and winter services
- Excellent commercial skills
- Proven track record in a similar senior management role
- Strong leadership and man management skills
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Under Gardener – E104
Under Gardener required in Berkshire
Would you like to work for a client who owns a 12 acre private garden containing a stunning mixture of herbaceous beds and borders, lawns and trees and shrubs in a formal garden setting. This role is ideal for someone fresh out of college or a more mature person wishing to gain hands on experience working in a delightful large private garden within a small team.
Key points:
- Garden maintenance of a high end estate garden
- Pruning, dead heading and shrub maintenance
- Propagation
- Growing fruit and vegetables
- Learning about pests and diseases
Must haves:
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and gain knowledge from the Head Gardener
- Willingness to take on responsibility when required and involved in all aspects of the garden
- Good health and prepared to work outdoors in all weathers
- Own transport to commute to work
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767
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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC4134
A picturesque private estate situated in West Berkshire requires an enthusiastic and experienced gardener. The ideal candidate will have excellent plant knowledge, all round horticultural skills, and the ability to work as part of a small team of gardeners. It would be preferable, but not essential, for applicants to have had experience working in a large private garden of a similar nature. Flexible hours/part time considered for the right applicant.
The 10 acre gardens comprise sizeable flower beds, small vegetable garden, greenhouse, large areas of lawns, woodland and river frontage. The traditional English country garden is undergoing the redesign of some elements, therefore candidates should be willing to work enthusiastically alongside the owner and designer to implement and care for the new planting. The client is primarily looking for someone with a great eye for detail and excellent horticultural knowledge as the basic gardening tasks, i.e. hedge cutting and mowing, are managed by existing maintenance staff. Candidates should be trustworthy and understand estate etiquette and client confidentiality. They should also be prepared to assist the Estate Manager and other members of the team with other estate tasks when required.
The estate has a welcoming environment, therefore applicants must have a friendly and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to work hard and be an integral part of a small friendly team. The residence is a secondary home and can be very busy during the summer, therefore you will be expected to work longer hours at this time, with time off in lieu during the quieter periods.
Full security screening and references will be required before the vacancy is offered to the successful candidate. Applicants should be non-smokers and must hold a full UK driving licence. Blaklader gardening clothing is also provided for staff as part of their staff uniform.
SALARY: £25,000
LOCATION: West Berkshire
Ref: EC4134
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 732767 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Grounds Maintenance Team Leader - S212
Do you want to work for a successful grounds maintenance company based near Reading?
Do you want to be a valued member of the team?
Do you want to take pride in your work and provide a high quality service?
Key points
•Take responsibility for the day to day operations of a small team
•Maintenance of commercial and domestic grounds to a high standard
•Operating various horticultural machinery
•Demonstrating a dynamic and hands-on approach to work
Must haves
•Previous supervisory experience
•Excellent technical horticultural knowledge and practical skills
•Ability to operate various horticultural machinery
•Full UK driving licence
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767
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Gardener - A666
A great opportunity has arisen for a Gardener to work for an established company in the Reading area, Berkshire. The company is celebrating 25 years in business and offers a range of services, primarily to domestic clients.
The ideal candidate will hold a good level of gardening experience, have good plant knowledge, experience with a range of grounds maintenance equipment and will be used to working with common garden plants and features. The role will primarily involve acting as a mobile gardener, working under and alongside the existing small team of likeminded employees. A full UK driving licence is essential.
You must be conscientious, well presented, able to work under your own initiative and have a positive attitude when it comes to working with your colleagues, and of course for the company’s loyal client base. A good sense of humour is always important.
You must have experience with hedge cutting, lawn maintenance, pruning, planting, bed/border maintenance, and be willing to undertake other gardening maintenance tasks as they arise. A spray certificate (PA1/PA6) is beneficial.
The standard working week will consist of 44 hours with any overtime paid at time and a half. An hourly rate is offered which will rise after successful completion of a three month probationary period, equating to an approximate annual salary as stated below (dependent on experience).
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 732767 or mark.read@horticruitment.com
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Landscape Maintenance Operative - M132
Are you an experienced Landscape Maintenance Operative?
Do you have experience of working in a team with high standards?
Would you like to join an expanding but experienced team?
This position would be ideal for Operatives with a bit of drive and ambition. The company is big enough to be a key player in the industry, but small enough to still care about their workforce. They will support you with further training and qualifications.
This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within the industry.
Key points
We are looking for hard working Landscape Maintenance Operatives to work as part of a team for various corporate projects. A positive attitude and good communication skills are as important as technical skills for this position.
Duties will include:
•Grass cutting
•Hedgecutting
•Mulching
•Pruning
•Grounds clearance
•Border maintenance
•Weeding
•Planting
•Pesticide application
Must haves:
•Full UK driving licence
•CSCS card
•PA1&PA6
A horticultural qualification is highly desirable.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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