Landscaper Team Leader
Landscaper Team Leader required
Job Ref ADV294
We require a highly organised, well presented, self-motivated individual with excellent landscape knowledge and experience who is capable of leading teams to create high-end gardens.
Key tasks:
-Using organisational and communication skills to lead and manage teams to ensure high levels of morale and productivity
- Ensuring the team deliver a high quality of workmanship covering all aspects of hard and soft landscaping, groundworks and fencing
-Applying a commercial understanding to the operation and using this understanding to work with budgets and drive efficiency
-Working with designs and plans to ensure accuracy. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for designers
-Managing the team safely and effectively across a broad range of tasks including: Digging, rotavating, paving, brickwork, rendering, planting, mulching, using machinery and other related tasks
-Providing a responsive and professional service to our customers and delivering effective communication. This person will often need to be the first point of contact for customers when on site
-Dealing promptly with issues arising and escalating them immediately to the company owner
-To promote and comply with Health and Safety legislation and company policies and procedures
-The role will involve driving and travel into London and other areas in the South, applicants must therefore have a full, clean driving licence and the ability to be mobile and flexible with hours
Responsibilities:
-Ensuring projects are organised and sufficiently resourced with appropriate amounts of labour, supplies, tools and equipment
-Ensuring jobs are completed to agreed timescales
-Ensuring excellent customer care is delivered at all times
-All company vehicles, tools, equipment and property
-All client property
-All plant, vehicle and tool hire
-Correct issue and use of PPE at all times
-Data protection for all company and client information
-Health & Safety compliance
-Behaving as an ambassador for our company, protecting our image and reputation and being a role model for other employees
Required Experience:
-Minimum 5 years of experience in hard and soft landscaping
-Proven experience in leading and managing teams and a commercial understanding
-Excellent organisation & problem-solving capabilities
-Able to demonstrate that they can be continuously assertive, proactive and self-starting
-Full UK driving licence
-Excellent communication and client care skills
-Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader Required.
Job Ref: S285
The Company:
Our client is an established landscape company based near Reading in Berkshire which provides a range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services to clients. Their customer base is spread over Berkshire and surrounding counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and includes both commercial companies and home owners. They operate tight quality control procedures to ensure that they only provide the highest level of service and standards.
Job Description:
They currently seek an experience Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to take day to day responsibility for supervising a dedicated maintenance team of 2, working for both commercial and domestic customers. This will involve managing standards, supervising work and providing on-site training. Other specific responsibilities will include:
- Planning and organising work schedules and resources.
- Ensuring work is completed safely, to the quality expected, and within agreed time frames.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery is kept well maintained and in good working order.
- Provide training to team members as and when required.
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with customers.
Key Skills:
This is a hands-on role and it is important therefore that candidates should have good technical and practical skills in grounds and garden maintenance including: mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, general garden clearance, pruning, planting, bed preparation etc.
We seek candidates who are hard working and reliable, who have good leadership skills, can use their initiative to sort out problems, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to plan and organise work making the most effective use of resources. A full UK driving licence is essential, and a horticultural qualification Level 2 or above highly desirable.
If this Grounds Maintenance Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
To view more Landscape jobs, click Landscape.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Grounds Maintenance 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 Grounds Maintenance Team Leader vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener Required
Ref - A448
Our client is a landscape maintenance company specialising in the care and improvement of gardens within residential developments in London. The company was established in 1985 and the owner has over 35 years’ experience in landscape construction and maintenance and holds a Royal Horticultural Society Master of Horticulture.
The company is made up of a small team of professional gardeners committed to the highest standards of customer service which operates at all levels, they are also committed to the wellbeing and development of their staff. Most of the work is in southeast and east London on contracts to improve and maintain the gardens of many of the exclusive residential developments on both banks of the River Thames, from Tower Bridge to Woolwich Arsenal. Most of the gardens are private and only accessible to residents.
The team currently consists of 5 part-time and full-time gardeners and with their longstanding relationships with several of the main players in property management in London, the company has been the garden maintenance contractor on many regular properties for over 10 years. They continue to win contracts for residential developments in London and are now in the position to recruit for a new Senior Gardener.
The Senior Gardener will be responsible for the care, cultivation and maintenance of the contracted gardens in southeast and central London. Key responsibilities and duties of the senior gardener are to undertake a comprehensive range of gardening tasks to a high standard, including but not limited to: planting and pruning, grass cutting, edging, hoeing and general bed maintenance, hedge, shrub, small tree and topiary maintenance, garden pest, disease and disorder control, input and support for planting schemes, assisting in the planning and implementation of improvements and replanting and undertaking routine maintenance of equipment in accordance with recognised procedures. The responsibility for training, supervising and advising the other gardeners in certain circumstances is also part of the role.
The nature of the role requires you to be able to enter a garden and make an assessment of the tasks that are required on any given day. Also, you will have to be able to ascertain the health status of all planting, including lawns, and be able to carry out any remedial action to address plant health issues. Communication with building managers, resident board members and property management staff is so important in this role. You really need to be able to take a ‘customer is always right’ approach even if you know that is not the case. Both your verbal and written English need to be of a good standard so that you can communicate with the various stakeholders.
Sometimes you will be working on your own. This tends to be on the days you are carrying out work in our smaller, central London sites. The green waste coming out of these sites compared to the larger sites is significantly smaller so not so much heavy lifting. However, the gardens are still ‘high-end’ requiring a keen eye for detail and skilled finishing touches.
On the days that you have one of the other gardeners working with you, you will be the one in charge and the person who makes the decisions. It will be advantageous if you have had experience of giving instruction to other gardeners in a manner that gets their ‘buy in’ and encourages them to carry out their work efficiently and to a good standard. Sometimes you will need to give them some on the job training because they are still learning to get to the right standard.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification, have three years practical experience of gardening in a similar setting and a strong working knowledge of ornamental plants, including plant identification. A full clean driving licence is essential for the role as you will drive company vehicles in accordance with vehicle usage and maintenance policy. You will need to be confident about driving in central London and having prior experience of this will be an advantage. The senior gardener will be someone who takes pride in their work and adheres to and promotes all relevant policies such as those relating to health and safety. Excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to work under your own initiative is important and you may be required to undertake other duties within the broad scope of the job as may be requested by the Director.
It’s an early start every day - 7am at the head office. However, the finish time is 3pm and it’s nice to be able to beat the traffic on the way home. That’s an 8-hour day with a half hour lunch break that is paid. Your work will be scheduled for each day, Monday to Friday. Generally, you will have 2 or 3 sites to visit in a day and some of the bigger sites require a full day to complete.
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
To view more Landscape jobs, click Landscape.
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 Senior 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 Senior Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Recruitment Specialist
Recruitment Specialist position at Horticruitment (UK) Ltd
Working Hours – 08:30 – 17:00 Monday - Friday
Salary - £30-35k OTE (Depending on experience)
Contract - permanent
Who we are?
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 and growing 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 our corporate and social responsibility together with investment in our staff. Horticruitment (UK) Ltd is now planning for continued growth, with a firm focus on Business Development within both the horticultural and retail sectors.
30 years of permanent recruitment built by great people!
Your working environment?
Our modern open planned Office is in the rural location of Kenardington, approximately 6 miles South of Ashford, Kent, and a 5 minutes journey from Hamstreet Station which has a 10-minute direct link to Ashford International Station. Facilities include several meeting areas incorporating a conference and training room, an open more relaxed space as well as an outside break area to enjoy when the sun shines and providing plenty of 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 have an understanding of the horticultural and or retail sector (not essential but desired)
• you’ll have the ability to write job descriptions and adverts, and be familiar with the use of social media within the business environment (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 building and establishing relationships
• you’ll have excellent knowledge in the use of Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as the 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’ll 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 car parking
• Free Magazine stand offering titles such as Country Life, RHS The Garden, The English Garden, Gardens Illustrated, HTA, Landscaper, and many more
• Use of office kitchen facilities
• Lunch and evening social events
• Participate in our Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
• and so much more!
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Recruitment Specialist vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application for this Recruitment Specialist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Team Leader - ADV262 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Team Leader required
Are you passionate about the environment and looking for an opportunity to manage a team of dedicated professionals making a meaningful impact on UK conservation? What better way to help mitigate climate change and benefit biodiversity than by joining a fast moving and creative business managing habitat creation projects across the country.
Ecosulis is currently looking to recruit a full time Team Leader in Buckinghamshire with considerable experience with working on large landscaping contracts. You will be an excellent team leader and capable of operating under pressure.
Job Responsibilities: the candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in the following attributes.
· Responsible for all elements of site management, including health & safety.
· Oversee landscape professionals, and subcontractors.
· Ensure all site work is completed to the correct specifications.
· Monitor plant, labour, tools and allocation of materials.
· Recording of site activities and compliance documentation.
· Manage and implement best practice activities to mitigate site constraints.
· Deliver site induction and team toolbox talks.
Qualifications & Experience needed:
· Demonstrate ability to manage medium-large landscape projects.
· Problem solver/trouble shooter, who can adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment.
· Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills.
· Proficiency at reading and accurately interpreting programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
· Excellent customer and business communication skills.
· Relevant qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping e.g. Diploma in Countryside Management.
Possess the following certificates and qualifications:
o CSCS Card
o SSSTS & SMSTS (desirable)
o First Aid Certificate
o Pesticide use/strimmer certificates
o Full, clean driving license
What Ecosulis can offer you:
· Competitive Salary
· Discounted Holiday Scheme
· Training and career development
· Employee assistance programme
· Health Cash Plans
· Contributory Pension Scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer.
Assistant Manager - J632
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic family-owned company at Assistant Manager level. Set in the heart of Surrey and proud to be awarded the GCA’s Top 10 Best Garden Centre in the UK and Best Garden Centre in the South Thames Area. You will discover a wide range of high quality indoor and outdoor plants, an excellent selection of garden furniture, BBQ’s, garden products, crafts, and gifts for all occasions.
Do you have management experience in garden centre retailing?
Do you have an enthusiastic and positive approach?
Can you deliver excellent customer sales and service?
Key points
- Assisting with all daily operations and contribute to the success of the store
- Delivering excellent standards of visual merchandising
- Leading and motivating a team of staff, overseeing department heads
- Staff training where necessary
- Offering excellence in customer sales and service
Must haves
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team leadership skills
- Proven experience of working in a garden centre at this level
- The ability to think outside the box and deliver results
If this Assistant Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
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 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 Assistant Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Groundsman/Women - ADV255 - Please respond direct to advertiser
Salary £19,722-£23,303 Dependent on experience and knowledge
(37 hrs per week)
We have two exciting opportunities for skilled and experienced Groundsmen/women to work in our parks and help us maintain the high quality facilities that our residents and visitors enjoy. You must be experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable groundsman/women, with particular skills around the maintenance and care of fine turf playing surfaces.
The main responsibilities will be delivering the high standards of presentation and customer service within the park expected by the Council. This will be achieved through the maintenance and care of bowling greens, cricket squares and other playing surfaces and horticultural tasks such as cutting grass, pruning and planting. In addition you will ensure the park is kept clean and tidy, including changing rooms and public toilets and will be responsible for testing facilities and keeping records of the results. You will be supported by an Assistant Groundsman and, occasionally, a Sports Turf Apprentice. The successful candidates will be expected to train and assist in developing these staff.
You will need excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with the public in a polite and friendly manner. You should have the ability to work alone at times, be self-motivated, reliable and flexible. You will need to work outside for most of the day, and some aspects of the job are particularly physically demanding.
One role will be based at Victory Park in Addlestone and the other at Chertsey Recreation Ground, Chertsey.
If you have a proactive approach and a passion for providing high horticultural standards whilst having excellent customer service skills then this could be the job for you.
For an informal chat about these positions please call Peter Winfield on 01932 425673.
For further information and to apply please visit www.surreyjobs.info. If it is difficult for you to apply online please email humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or telephone 01932 425517.We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.
Closing date: 15 March 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor - S507
Our client is a successful supplier of top quality trees, shrubs and hardy plants in a variety of sizes to the Trade and Wholesale Industry. They are currently seeking a Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor to lead and manage a dedicated team of staff.
Do you have an extensive knowledge of nursery production?
Are you an enthusiastic team leader?
Can you ensure a high standard of plant maintenance?
Key points
- Ensuring the quality standards for lifting and preparation of stock for customer orders
- Prioritise and action nursery maintenance and other associated tasks
- Ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service by all members of the team
- Working with the Nursery Section Head to ensure the development of the team
- Managing the plant husbandry prioritises on the nursery
Must haves
- Proven experience in containerised production horticulture
- Able to work independently with plenty of drive and initiative
- Experience of leading a small team of staff
- Happy to work in all weathers and ensure tasks are completed on time
If this Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@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 Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor 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 Cash & Carry Nursery Supervisor vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Gardener - Lawn Specialist - ADV245 - Please respond direct to advertiser
The Role
We are seeking a skilled gardener / lawn specialist to join a team of 3 on a 20 acre estate, just south of Twyford, Berkshire. The garden is private with potential to open for NGS days.
Position available on a self-employed basis – Very competitive hourly rate.
The garden comprises of 3.5 acres of lawns, a rose garden, topiary garden, 100 metre long herbaceous border, vegetable garden, stumpery, meadows and a Rhododendron walk. All is kept to a very high standard.
The role will involve all aspects of garden maintenance, with an emphasis on lawn maintenance, especially during the summer.
The candidate will be expected to carry out all aspects of lawn maintenance, including mowing, feeding, use of fungicides and pesticides and have a detailed knowledge of lawn maintenance methods and practices.
The team work closely together so great communication skills are vital.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- a qualification in horticulture / grounds maintenance
- experience of managing turf to a high standard
- ride-on mower experience
- PA1 and PA6 certificates
- a good eye for detail and will take pride in their work
- enthusiasm for horticulture
- great communication skills.
