Head Gardener - Live In - EC6500 - this position has now been filled
Our client is seeking a hands-on Head Gardener with drive and enthusiasm, who will relish the challenge of a recently refurbished garden and grounds near Newbury, keeping them to a high horticultural standard and taking part in the onward development of the gardens as a whole.
The 50-acre site underwent extensive re-development three years ago with the guidance of designers and consultants. The gardens are made up of ornamental borders (especially around the main house), a newly restored walled garden (for fruit, vegetables and cut flowers), an existing apple orchard, a lake and natural pond, woodland gardens, meadows, mature and newly planted parkland and a tennis court. The gardens are maintained organically and there is also a glasshouse for propagation and house plants.
The successful applicant will be hands on, manage two existing staff and will be involved in recruiting a third to complete the team. They will be responsible for the woodland, parkland, borders, walled garden and the glasshouse. They will report to the owners of the house and will liaise with the house manager and chef to provide fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for the house therefore kitchen gardening experience is essential.
Applicants should have previously been a Senior or Head Gardener on a private estate. They should have enthusiasm and passion to maintain the gardens to the highest level and to keep them moving forward, developing new areas. They should have excellent communication and man-management skills and be self-motivated. They will enjoy working as part of a team, leading the garden team and collaborating with others across the estate. Excellent plant knowledge, horticultural skills and experience of organic gardening are essential. They must hold a full UK driving licence.
A small two-bedroom cottage is available for the successful candidate. The cottage is off site, about a 15 minute drive away, and council tax will be covered by the employer. All other bills such as internet and electricity are the tenant’s responsibility. Partners, children and pets are welcome.
SALARY: £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Near Newbury, Berkshire
JOB No: EC6500
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Sole Gardener - Live In - EC6366
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Sole Gardener with a genuine talent and passion for kitchen gardening. Though still in the design and build phase, this new project is being managed on behalf of a well-known author and TV presenter by the celebrated garden designer, Justin Spink. This private home will, upon completion, be a beautiful synergy of form and function as well as a unique and rewarding place of work for the successful candidate.
The estate comprises 50-acres of paddocks and woodland in addition to the main dwelling and associated gardens. The property is nestled among mature trees in a rural location, approximately 15-miles of north-east of Basingstoke.
With the project now in full flow, a skilled Sole Gardener is required to join the estate in order to familiarise themselves with the site, the plans and the eventual responsibilities of the role. The successful candidate will initially manage areas outside of the formal garden, such as the surrounding paddocks and woodland, and will play a primary role in the management of the formal gardens thereafter.
The new design is focussed on the kitchen garden, as this will form the primary theme of the property. The gardens will be an area for entertainment as well as for private enjoyment and professional development, and as such, the ornamental/non-produce aspect will also be a significant factor in the overall feel of the finished product.
The new design comprises sweeping hedges of native species, with existing and new trees providing perspective and scale throughout the property. Spring bulbs will emerge in view to visitors along the driveway, with mixed fruit, native broadleaf and oriental flowering trees shadowing mown paths and bulb meadow areas. The main courtyard will provide teasing glimpses of the garden, itself leading to a private terrace with sculptures, lavender and clipped rosemary on one side, with open grass areas with mature and newly-planted trees on the other.
Mown paths run through stunning bulb meadow areas between the house and formal garden areas and lead the eye to wrought iron gates; the entrance to the walled kitchen garden and primary entertainment/eating area. The variety, quality and combination of crop species affirm the fact that this area is the heart and soul of the property. Raised oak beds containing herbs and salad crops surround a timber pergola, holding trained vines over a formal seating and entertainment area. Adjacent to the vine-laden pergola, lawns provide outside space for guests to stand and enjoy the unique environment from which ingredients in their recent meal had been grown. A greenhouse, potting shed and fruit cages sit among beds of cutting flowers and sweet peas on the south-facing wall, with the view through a picket gate in the wall expanding to a carpet of wild flowers.
Applicants for this attractive role must be very experienced and competent in kitchen gardens, primarily, as well as being knowledgeable horticulturists. An academic horticultural qualification at RHS level 3 or above is desired, with at least 5 years’ experience hands-on experience on private estates at sole, skilled and/or senior level essential. Applicants with competence in chainsaw operation as well as a wide variety of garden machinery are encouraged to apply, as management of the surrounding paddocks and woodland will necessitate such skills. The working week is expected to require three days’ worth of kitchen gardening, with the remaining time being divided between the wider estate and ornamental aspects of the garden.
This position is offered with accommodation off-site, which will be arranged according to applicants’ specific situations and requirements. In addition to the provided accommodation, a generous salary is offered, with guaranteed workplace satisfaction and a stunning environment in which to work.
SALARY: £25,000 - £30,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Nr. Newbury, Berkshire
JOB No: EC6366
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC5599 - this position has been filled
An enthusiastic and hands-on Head Gardener is required to take the leading role at my client’s beautiful family home in Newbury, West Berkshire. This interesting and varied position involves the management of the historic property, itself comprising 23 acres including 3-acres of garden, 4-acres of woodland and 16-acres of paddocks.
The gardens are made up of several rooms containing large herbaceous borders, many varieties of roses (including wall-trained climbing roses), extensive lawns, terraces with container planting, a croquet lawn, ornamental planting, mature trees throughout (cedar, beech, chestnut and impressive lime avenues) and areas of managed woodland. The less formal areas of the garden, including the hedgerows and woodland, are being developed specifically to encourage wildlife. Amenities include an En Tout Cas tennis court and a saltwater swimming pool. The property does not have a kitchen garden and there is no requirement for plant propagation work. The surrounding paddocks are managed by a local farmer, and the hedges managed by local tree surgeons.
This is an opportunity to work with the owners and the existing team on the continued development of the gardens and grounds on a permanent basis. You must have an ability to lead by example. As a member of the team, you will also be expected to assist with ad-hoc estate duties such as recycling, stocking the house with logs for the fire, basic swimming pool maintenance/monitoring when in use, feeding the hens, and other similar tasks as and when they arise. This is a family home with a friendly team of staff, so applicants must possess a positive can-do attitude at all times and the desire to settle into a genuinely enjoyable role on a long-term basis.
As a suitable applicant, you will need strong plant knowledge and experience in the operation and basic maintenance of a full range of garden machinery. A good level of physical fitness is essential. You will be responsible for managing one full-time gardener, two part-time helping hands, as well as external contractors where necessary. Academic horticultural qualifications would be beneficial but not necessarily essential if extensive relevant experience can be demonstrated. Spraying certificates (PA1/PA6) and a certificate of chainsaw competence are desired, as is experience in a similar garden management role within a private home. You must be an enthusiastic gardener with an ability and willingness to disseminate your knowledge to members of the small and enthusiastic garden team.
Although a live-out position, a recently refurbished gardener’s cottage with excellent facilities is provided for use during breaks and lunchtimes. A full driving licence and your own transport are required due to the rural location of the property.
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE (Live out)
LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire
JOB No: EC5599
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Skilled Landscape Supervisor - F660 - This position has been filled
Our client is an established commercial landscaping company operating for over 15 years creating, maintaining and improving landscapes for their customers. The company employs around 30 full time staff; they are BALI accredited with a head office based in the South of England. They currently have a vacancy for a Soft Landscape Supervisor to take responsibility for one of their site teams working in the Thames Valley with major house builders and prestigious commercial and domestic clients.
Job Description:
The person appointed will be responsible for supervising a small team of landscapers working on individual projects.
Your duties will include:
- Ordering of materials and equipment.
- Setting out the works from design drawings.
- Complete tasks such as turfing, seeding and planting etc.
- Using sound horticultural practices to maintain sites to the highest standard of finish
- Delegating duties within the team and ensuring work is completed on time
- Ensure that site operations are carried out in accordance with the company’s health and safety policy.
- Maintain site records.
Key Skills:
Candidates must have excellent practical skills and sound horticultural knowledge in all areas of soft landscaping, with a good eye for detail and strong leadership skills. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of delivering high quality workmanship which is completed on time. It is also important that you have good communication skills, combined with a pro-active and flexible approach to your duties. A current driving licence is essential. CSCS card desirable along with experience operating machinery such as excavators, rotovators and a licence for towing an advantage.
Additional information:
28 days holiday plus an additional one day accrued after 2 years’ service up to a total of an additional 5 days.
Workplace pension and training courses.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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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
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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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