Experienced Hard Landscaper - H248 - This position has now been filled
Experienced Hard Landscaper required
Based on their current order book our client will exceed £600k turnover and they intend to expand to accommodate additional work over the coming months.
Operating in cooperation with established and award-winning Designers, the majority of their work comprises of medium to large scale domestic projects involving complete garden makeovers using high quality materials to achieve unique aesthetic solutions.
Having achieved a continuity of work over the last 4 years the company is now in a position to expand and extend its area of operations.
Their operating model has, to date, required no advertising or promotional activity due to their close relationship with independent designers, and they have been in a position of late where they have had to turn work away due to lack of appropriate resource.
It is apparent that they should now take advantage of this secure work base and expand activity by appointing an experienced hard landscaper.
Job Description
The job requires someone with an understanding and skills in all aspects of landscape activities including brick, stone, paving and wood work with the ability to accurately set out levels and locations, operate diggers, breakers and other mechanical tools, and supervise concrete deliveries etc.
Key Skills
The candidate should be self-motivating with a can-do attitude.
This is a hands-on role involving all activities required to complete significant projects.
As the company expands this individual should be able and willing to run a site and installation team with minimal supervision, communicate well with clients and cooperate with the designers who are generally responsible for final acceptance of the finished project.
The candidate should have a full driving licence and own vehicle.
Additional Information
The area of operation is generally the North, West and South London and associated home counties (Oxford, Bucks Berks, Surrey) etc. Where practical and economically viable other areas will be considered. (They currently have a project being completed in South Cambridge for example.).
This is a full-time PAYE position, with all the benefits that entails.
If this Experienced Hard Landscaper vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Maintenance Person/Gardener - Live Out - EC6260
Maintenance Person/Gardener required
A genuine career opportunity has arisen within a family-run business based near High Wycombe and Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. This well-respected company has been established for over 55 years and holds garden/property maintenance contracts throughout the outskirts of London. The company specialises in garden maintenance, soft landscaping, communal cleaning and general estate maintenance, of which all employees will be involved to some extent. As the role involves complete estate maintenance, approximately 10-hours of the working week may involve interior cleaning in addition to garden care.
Suitable candidates will have knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques and the ability to identify weeds. Spray certificates PA1 and PA6 would be beneficial but are not expected at this time. Applicants with experience with common garden machinery are desired, i.e. strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers. Candidates at the beginning of their career in horticulture/gardening will be considered, as will those with more experience and/or academic horticultural qualifications, as a salary offering will be made in line with the respective experience held.
Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, and well presented. Applicants will ideally hold a full UK driving licence.
It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when on clients’ properties as this company has generated an excellent reputation over the past 55+ years. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a professional team and a very well-established company, with genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop existing skills and knowledge.
Typical working hours are 06:30 (in order to reach London by 08:00) with most days finishing in order for employees to be home by around 16:00). Late starts and early finishes in winter apply due to limited sunlight. Benefits include a pension scheme, continuous on-site training, uniform, 28-days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: Up to £25,000 DOE
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC6260
If this Maintenance Person/Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative - M509
Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative required
The company provides high standards of grounds maintenance work and improvements to desirable high-end domestic homes and estates local to their south Buckinghamshire office, yard and plant centre location.
Job Description:
The role offered includes being part of a trained horticultural led team, covering all grounds maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment.
Key Skills:
As this job role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, the successful candidate should be physically fit and capable of supporting his/her team members, completing tasks on time. A reliable, and well-presented person is expected.
Experience of this work along with references will be required. Good horticultural knowledge and experience along with a full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this position.
PA1 & PA6 and a trailer licence would prove beneficial.
Salary will be PAYE, based on a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid extra.
If this Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Maintenance Team Leader - M508
Garden Maintenance Team Leader required
The company provides high standards of grounds maintenance work and improvements to desirable high-end domestic homes and estates local to their Buckinghamshire office, yard and plant centre location.
Job Description:
The role offered includes joining and leading trained horticultural operatives, covering all grounds and garden maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment.
The work will be in prestigious domestic locations where good horticultural practice, attention to detail and high client expectations will be the norm.
Key Skills:
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. Experience of this work along with references will be required. Finally, horticultural training and qualifications along with good plant knowledge and a full, clean UK driving licence is essential. The ability to tow trailers, and grounds maintenance related training certificates such as PA1 & PA6 would prove advantageous.
Salary will be PAYE, based on a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid extra.
If this Garden Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Garden Maintenance Operative – Live Out – EC5514
Garden Maintenance Operative Required
A genuine career opportunity has arisen within a family run business based near High Wycombe and Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. This well-respected company has been established for over 50 years and holds garden/property maintenance contracts throughout the outskirts of London. The company specialises in garden maintenance, soft landscaping, communal cleaning and general estate maintenance.
Due to continued success within the company, a career opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Operative to help carry out general garden maintenance on a variety of properties, to the company’s usual high standard. The company offer career progression opportunities for hard-working and committed employees.
Suitable candidates will have some knowledge of, and a genuine interest in. herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify weeds. Spray certificates PA1 and PA6 would be beneficial. Applicants with experience with common garden machinery is desired; strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers.
Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual, physically fit, and well presented. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when on clients’ properties, as this company has generated an excellent reputation over the past 55+ years. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a professional team and a very well-established company, with genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge.
Typical working hours are 06:30 to 16:00/16:30, though there will be expected seasonal variation. Benefits include a pension scheme, continuous on-site training, company uniform, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: £18,000 - £22,000
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC5514
If this Garden Maintenance Operative vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC5401 - This position has been filled
A unique opportunity for an experienced Sole Gardener has just become available for an equally unique modern private estate, situated in an area of outstanding beauty. The grounds are set within 130 acres of farmland, pasture and beech woods. The garden contains 4/5 acres of lawn with a 0.2 acre walled vegetable garden and greenhouse for propagating and growing produce for the family.
The owner is currently seeking a full time Sole Gardener to join the small dedicated team of staff on the estate, which includes a housekeeper and hands-on Estate Manager, the latter of whom will provide assistance to the Sole Gardener when required. Suitable candidates must have good practical skills, be able to operate and maintain large machinery, have previous work experience in propagating, growing vegetables and woodland maintenance. The successful candidate will be able to carry out work to a high standard with no supervision in a tidy efficient manner with a professional approach. Formal gardening qualifications are preferred, but not mandatory.
The majority of the work will be within the walled garden, but candidates must also be willing to undertake grounds keeping to include mowing, strimming, tree maintenance, hedge cutting etc. The owner spends part of the year overseas, so the availability of flowers and produce from the garden must coincide with her being in the UK.
The owner is keen to promote a friendly and rewarding working environment, so it is important that you have a positive attitude with good communication skills and are able to get on well with all other staff members.
The working week will consist of 5 days; 35 hours per week, however some flexibility is required as weekend duties are necessary depending upon the time of year, in relation to the greenhouse specifically. Due to the rural location of the property it is essential that you have your own transport.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £35K dependant on experience. Auto enrolment pension scheme
LOCATION: Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC5401
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative - M509
Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative Required
The company provides high standards of grounds maintenance work and improvements to desirable high-end domestic homes and estates local to their south Buckinghamshire office, yard and plant centre location.
Job Description:
The role offered includes being part of a trained horticultural led team, covering all grounds maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment.
Key Skills:
As this job role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions, the successful candidate should be physically fit and capable of supporting his/her team members, completing tasks on time. A reliable and well-presented person is expected.
Experience of this work along with references will be required. Good horticultural knowledge and experience along with a full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this position.
PA1 & PA6 and a trailer licence would prove beneficial.
Salary will be PAYE, based on a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid extra.
If this Experienced Garden Maintenance Operative vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Garden Maintenance Team Leader - M508 - This position has been filled
The company provides high standards of grounds maintenance work and improvements to desirable high-end domestic homes and estates local to their Buckinghamshire office, yard and plant centre location.
Job Description:
The role offered includes joining and leading trained horticultural operatives, covering all grounds and garden maintenance tasks using modern vehicles and up to date machinery and equipment.
The work will be in prestigious domestic locations where good horticultural practice, attention to detail and high client expectations will be the norm.
Key Skills:
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. Experience of this work along with references will be required. Finally, horticultural training and qualifications along with good plant knowledge and a full, clean UK driving licence is essential. The ability to tow trailers, and grounds maintenance related training certificates such as PA1 & PA6 would prove advantageous.
Salary will be PAYE, based on a basic week of 40 hours. Overtime is paid extra.
If this Garden Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Part Time Gardener- Live Out - EC4998 - This position has been filled
A fantastic new position has arisen for a part time, self-employed, enthusiastic and experienced gardener working alongside the owner to development the grounds with the assistance of 1 full time maintenance person, situated in the home county of Buckingham.
The friendly family owned estate comprises of 2 acres of formal gardens, with large herbaceous and ornamental grass borders, box and yew hedging as well as topiary and lawn areas, the grounds contain 2 ponds along with a small cottage garden which would be ideal location for the development of a kitchen garden due to its sheltered and sunny spot. Accompanying the formal grounds are 5 acres of parkland.
The successful applicant will need excellent references and a hard-working approach with good plant and horticultural knowledge, attention to detail will be key. In return, the applicant will get the opportunity to be well remunerated.
Typically, the role will involve mowing, hedge and topiary cutting, weeding, pruning, planting, pond maintenance, leaf clearing, servicing of garden machinery. The gardens are not open to the public.
The successful candidate needs to be trustworthy, conscientious, willing to supervise a full-time member of staff their main responsibility is to carryout maintenance duties. Be reliable, physically fit, self-motivated and have a great positive attitude. Someone who can be relied upon to work on their own without the guidance of the estate owner. full UK driving licence is essential.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £140/day (Self-employed) 3 days per week
LOCATION: Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC4998
If this Part Time Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Garden Maintenance Team Leader - Live Out - EC4985
An excellent opportunity has arisen within a family business based in Buckinghamshire. This well-respected company has been established for over 50 years and holds garden/property maintenance contracts throughout the outskirts of London. The company specialises in garden maintenance, soft landscaping, communal cleaning and general estate maintenance.
Due to continued success within the company, a career opportunity has arisen for an experienced Garden Maintenance Team Leader to provide supervision and direction to a small number of junior and under gardeners on a variety of properties, to the company’s usual high standard. The company offer career progression opportunities for hard-working and committed employees.
Suitable candidates will have at least three years’ experience in gardening/horticulture and good knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, pruning techniques, and plant identification. Applicants must also hold spray certificates (PA1 and PA6), an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Horticulture, extensive experience with common garden machinery; strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and blowers, and a full UK driving licence. Applicants must be well presented, have good customer service skills, and the ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team. Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual and physically fit.
It is of the upmost importance to represent the company in a good light when on clients’ properties, as this company has generated an excellent reputation over the past 55+ years. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to be part of, and provide supervision to, a professional team for a very well-established company. The position offers genuine career progression potential and a chance to develop your existing skills and knowledge on a daily basis.
Typical working hours are 06:30 to 16:00/16:30, though there will be expected seasonal variation. Benefits include a pension scheme, continuous on-site training, uniform, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: Circa £25,000
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC4985
If this Garden Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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