Head Gardener
Due to the current head gardener retiring after 35 years, an excellent opportunity has become available for a passionate and driven horticulturist to manage and maintain a beautiful private garden in Surrey as the Head Gardener on a full time and permanent basis.
The Head Gardener will report to the Head of Gardens and assist them in leading the team in a knowledgeable and hands-on manner in order that the gardens reach their full potential in line with the requirements of the owner. This is to be achieved through a combination of the annual maintenance programme and project implementation and completion where required.
The gardens are set within 500 acres of parkland the gardens have a long history and have been developed over the years to become the garden it is today. The garden consists of a large walled garden, kitchen garden, orangery containing a large collection of citrus trees, orchard, arboretum, temperate, arid, tropical display houses and service greenhouses, water features, large ornamental borders, seasonal bedding displays including pots, rose garden, and woodland garden.
The Successful applicant will manage the day-today running of the gardens, taking a hands-on approach. He / She will lead the garden team of 4 effectively and professionally, with energy and enthusiasm. This will include managing direct responsibility for performance management, objective setting and professional development. As well as integrating the garden team with the rest of the estate departments to ensure a holistic and cohesive working environment on the estate. He / She will also be responsible for the supervision of contractors who may operate within the garden areas, including preventative conservation measures where appropriate to ensure that aesthetic standards are not compromised. They will uphold all health & safety regulations, ensuring that all garden team members also comply. The role of garden duty manager will be on a rotational basis e.g. weekend activity, watering etc and the rota is to be set by the Head Gardener.
Key garden responsibilities will include Soil cultivation, bed preparation and weeding of all areas. This will include applying mulches and fertililisers where appropriate. Seed sowing, potting on and general plant care, including watering and nursery management. Planting, pruning and maintenance of a wide variety of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bedding plants, as per the agreed planting schedule and layouts. Glasshouse management including watering and maintaining cleanliness.
Additional responsibilities of the role include maintaining paths and roads, including leaf blowing and power washing as well as maintaining garden structures including sheds, fences, walls and gates. Using and maintaining hand tools and basic garden machinery (leaf blowers, strimmers, lawnmowers) safely and effectively and ensuring that all machinery and equipment is maintained in good working order. This will include carrying out weekly or daily checks on equipment and machinery and making repairs where possible, reporting all machinery issues to the Head of Gardens and advising on potential new equipment where necessary. Using ladders, platforms and lifting equipment safely and effectively where needed. Maintaining water features, associated pumps and filtration systems and informing the Head of Gardens of any issues and when materials/supplies are needed to be replaced/ordered. Keeping all service areas, workshops, mess rooms and other areas used by the garden team clean, tidy and well organised.
Applicants should have the relevant horticultural qualifications (R.H.S. level 2 or equivalent) and previous professional gardening experience, ideally gained in a large private garden environment. The Head Gardener will work efficiently on an independent basis as well as have a team-playing mentality combined with good leadership skills. Attention to detail, and to the personal needs and requirements of the owner and guests in important as well as confident and positive attitude and the ability to engage with a diverse range of colleagues and clients, including VIPs. The ability to work flexibly and under pressure – sometimes with limited notice to cover periods of high intensity and confident in decision making. It is desirable but not essential for the successful applicant to have previous experience of floristry, cut flowers, house plants and orchids, previous experience with greenhouse cultivation and be Health and safety qualified.
The position is live in as the residential staff are required to make themselves available for visits and become part of the emergency and salvage team, responding to emergencies or incidents as directed. The Head Gardener would will assist with the estate management every other weekend. The vacancy comes with excellent benefits and the accommodation is a 2-bedroom house. Water and council tax are paid by the employer and other bills such as heating, and electricity are paid by the tenant. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare and pension.
SALARY: £30,000 plus accommodation
LOCATION: SURREY
JOB No: EC33015
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref G850
Our client is proudly celebrating 150 years and remains a family-run independent business, with award winning Garden Centres and Farm Shops. Their philosophy is to develop their teams and ensure that the right level of autonomy is given to each individual so that everyone can enjoy their role. They have an exciting opportunity for a Department Manager to join the Plantarea team
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
-The buying of all outdoor and indoor plants
-The buying of all outside sundries products including (terracotta, aggregates, compost, Christmas related products)
-Ensure the EPOS system up to date at all times
-Develop the team to the highest standard
-Develop and maintain excellent supplier relations
-Maintain your area to the highest standard
-Work closely with other departments to maximise link sales
-Attend relevant trade shows to source new products and get the best terms with suppliers
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate will have:
-Excellent horticultural knowledge and experience
-Retail management experience within a busy environment.
-Excellent people skills with a proven track record of people management and team leadership.
-Excellent computer and retail management system skills.
Benefits:
-Staff discount card.
-Holiday entitlement of 28 days rising to 31 with length of service (pro rata).
-Discounted PYO fruit and veg staff picking at designated times.
-Free parking on site.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 732767 or sara@horticruitment.com.
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Senior Gardener
Senior Gardener required
Job Ref A961
Our client is a respected and established business offering a complete design, build and garden care service. Services offerings include design and build of projects as well as regular creative care and maintenance on domestic sites throughout Surrey. The successful candidate will carry out regular visits to existing clients; assisting in the management of gardens while working to ensure consistently high standards in line with the company ethics. This continually growing company actively makes use of your relevant skill set and offers real development potential into new roles and directions within the company.
Due to an increase in business, a new opportunity for a Gardener has arisen, with duties involving the provision of garden maintenance and horticulture services to domestic clients. The role will involve working within a team as well on your own initiative. The successful applicant will undertake general duties such as hedge cutting, mowing, pruning and weeding, as well as any other horticultural skills you may possess. This will include the safe operation of garden machinery and adhering to health and safety standards.
The successful candidate will ideally have at least two years’ experience in horticulture and an academic horticultural qualification at Level 2 or above. Good horticultural knowledge and previous experience in a similar role, i.e., of general garden care on private properties is desired. Candidates must be flexible, able to multi-task and to manage clients’ expectations with a positive attitude. This will be a role which requires good attention to detail, an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work well alone or within a team where necessary.
A full clean driving licence and spray certificates would be beneficial but are not essential. Applicants must have experience with a range of garden machinery and tools (hedge cutters, mowers, strimmers, blowers etc.), be physically fit and ideally be confident with their plant knowledge.
If this Senior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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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.
Team Leader
Team Leader required
Job Ref ADV339
This is an exciting opportunity for somebody to join our rapidly growing gardening and landscaping company in the role of team leader.
As team leader you will be managing the daily operation of one of our teams, working in private gardens. The right candidate will have:
-At least two years experience in a horticultural environment
-A full UK driving license
-Good punctuality and self presentation
-Good communication, with clients and colleagues
-Attention to detail
-Good managerial skills and previous experience of managing a team
-A good understanding of all standard garden machinery
Appropriate licenses, such as; Spraying (PA1, PA6) and Trailer (B+E), are not required but would stand you in good stead with your application.
If you do not meet the above requirements for a senior team leader, please still do apply as we do also have current vacancies for more junior positions.
Our clients are in and around Surrey, and our yard and office are within close proximity to M25 junction 8 (Reigate). The right candidate would have use of a company van.
Our rate of pay is competitive and during peak months we run a bonus scheme, if the candidate fulfils the required level of standard.
Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Operative
Gardening & Grounds Maintenance Operative required
Job Ref ADV328
St George’s Weybridge is a leading independent co-educational Catholic day school in Surrey for girls and boys aged 3-18. Founded in 1869, with its distinctive Josephite ethos, St George’s Weybridge has become the largest independent Catholic school in the country. Academically autonomous, the Junior School and College work together as one school, educating over 1,600 students across the two school sites. Both Schools had full ISI inspections in December 2019 and rated excellent in all categories.
As a Gardening and Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of an efficient grounds’ maintenance service to open spaces, sports pitches and surfaces, gardens, borders and woodland areas for St George’s Weybridge.
You’ll be working within the “Georgian” community, so you’ll need to have a great level of customer service, a positive approach to your work and be self-sufficient, as well as working independently and flexibly you will also work within the wider Grounds and Facilities teams’. In addition, you’ll have a good knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation in respect of gardening, grounds maintenance activities and machinery.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, including INSET and occasional training days.
For further information, please visit:
https://stgeorgesweybridge.com/further-information/employment-opportunities-/business-staff
Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Department at:
HumanResources@StGeorgesWeybridge.com
Closing date for applications: Monday, 31 May 2021.
Interview date: TBC
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Plant Assistant Supervisor
Plant Assistant Supervisor
Job Ref M147
Our client has a family run independently owned garden centre serving the community for many years. The Garden Centre had a full renovation in 2013. Implementing high standards and competitive prices that our clients’ customers have come to enjoy and expect from the owners. The Garden Centre has a large range of products, including outdoor plants, shrubs and trees; houseplants; cut flowers and floristry; giftware and cards; garden tools; garden sundries; chemicals; toys; food; stoneware, aggregates, timber and fencing.
Our client is currently a Plants Assistant Supervisor who will support the Plantarea Manager in all daily operations.
Job Description:
Duties and responsibilities would include the following:
-Deputising for the Plant Area Manager in their absence
-Assisting with the day to day supervison of the team members in all regards
-Assisting with planning and delivering seasonal priority stock lines such as Christmas trees and summer bedding
-Ordering plant stock when required
-Good knowledge of all departmental items sold
-Merchandising products on the shop floor to create an inspiring and safe shopping experience
-Stock rotaion, aware of the best sellers and dead lines, moves stock quickly as advised by your supervisor;
-Excellent customer service;
-Adhering to all health and safety and follow procedures;
-Good communication with all colleagues at all levels in store;
-Good time keeping;
-Takes pride in your department;
-Polite and helpful manor for all staff and customers;
Key Skills:
The appointed person will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in both an outdoor and indoor plant area. Have good customer service levels and able to work as part of a team. Good plant identification knowledge and merchandising skills are also key.
If this Plant Assistant Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Gardener
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a private estate close to Haslemere in Surrey, for an Assistant Gardener to focus on the general maintenance aspects of the 10-acre garden, under the direction of a very talented and knowledgeable Head Gardener. This role would suit a physically fit and experienced maintenance gardener with excellent attention to detail and a desire to take on a full-time permanent role on a stunning private estate.
The mature 10-acre private garden is situated approximately 1.5-miles from Haslemere train station and comprises expansive lawns, large herbaceous borders, a wildlife pond and associated planting, a collection of rhododendrons, azalea and camellia, greenhouse, and an impressive collection of mature native and exotic trees including a pinetum and surrounding woodland and fields.
Applicants for this position should be able to demonstrate experience and competence in garden maintenance tasks such as hedge cutting, lawn care/mowing, weed control, basic pruning techniques, and the safe operation of a range of garden tools and machinery. Spray certificates (PA1/PA6) would be beneficial but are not essential. The successful applicant will report to the Head Gardener and will complete the small team of three, currently comprising the Head Gardener and one Assistant Gardener.
Applicants for this position should have experience in each of the above areas and must be flexible and helpful in their approach to private estate gardening. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break and additional morning break. The position is offered with 20-days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the property as accommodation is not provided.
SALARY: £22,000 - £25,000 DOE
LOCATION: Haslemere, Surrey
JOB No: EC27314
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Junior Gardener
Junior Gardener required
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic hands-on gardener to assist in the continuing maintenance and restoration of a beautiful English landscape garden in Surrey.
Our client is Grade 1 eighteenth century landscape garden of great importance. The garden is set in a wooded valley and covers 158 acres with a serpentine lake, a Chinese bridge, a walled garden, vineyard, ruined abbey, a Turkish tent and a remarkable grotto. The restoration of the garden began in the 1980’s with the aim to restore this “living work of art” and now is enjoyed by the public.
As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist in making sure that the garden and surroundings are maintained to a high standard. You’ll become driven, passionate and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden and its significant position within history. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support with the planting and maintenance of vegetables, vines, annuals, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
As a member of the team you’ll also support garden volunteers/students and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering questions and passing the time of day. Helping out with gardening workshops, tours and the setting up/take down of events when needed.
The ideal candidate will have good plant knowledge and have a minimum of 2 years practical experience, ideally on a historic garden. A horticultural qualification is beneficial but not essential, and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage. Candidates must be presentable, positive in their approach and comfortable with participating in garden activities, events and interaction with visitors. Candidates should be aware of the physical nature of the position, and of the requirement to work in all weather conditions. This post also requires the use of garden machinery and may involve some working at heights.
SALARY: Circa £18,750
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC27183
If this Junior Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Senior Horticultural Sales Person
Senior Horticultural Sales Person required
Job Ref ADV314
A thriving nursery, growing and importing a huge range of plants from Europe and beyond. Nestled within the old walled garden of Ham House and next to the river Thames
We are seeking a Senior Horticultural Sales Person to join our sales team dealing with trade and retail customers, from working on larger landscaping plant lists to dealing with smaller over the counter sales. We are a specialist nursery, all about plants.
- Advise customers via email, phone and in person about plant selection and care based on numerous factors including soil type, aspect, water requirements, space and design.
- Answer plant health enquiries via email, phone and in person: helping to diagnose pest, disease and cultural issues and suggest remedy actions.
- Pull together quotes for trade customers from both our stock and from a range of suppliers, following this through to coordinating completion of orders.
- Process sales of all sizes, including scheduling deliveries.
- Make suggestions to nursery buyers for sourcing standard or novel stock items.
- Provide horticultural knowledge to the wider team as required.
- Creating a monthly trade stock capture and scheduling distribution via email list.
- Carrying out correct retail procedures including cashing up, refunds, voucher sales etc.
- Keep the retail/trade sales office tidy, organized and functional.
- Assisting with watering plants and cleaning & restocking of retail environment as needed.
- Tagging and picking orders, as well as delegating and managing this where appropriate.
Full time, Tuesday-Saturday.
Salary is £27,000-£29,000 + bonus p.a depending on experience. 28 days paid holiday.
Plantarea Manager
Plantarea Manager required
Job Ref J397
Our client is an independently owned garden centre, the family has grown the business significantly over the years. This modern garden centre offers its customer a wonderful range of plants, shrubs, houseplants, garden sundries, cut flowers, furniture and much, much more. In addition, the centre has a highly successful food hall.
They are currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Plantarea Manager to lead a growing team of passionate staff. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional quality and choice. Continuously looking to improve standards and the customer experience within the indoor and outdoor plantarea. The client is looking for someone who can take ownership of the plant department and create inspirational and aspirational displays with a commercial mind. Ensure stock availability of the highest standards, whilst offering exceptional customer service.
The successful candidate would be responsible for managing and leading the department in order that customers have a truly unique experience. They are driven to achieve a real ‘WOW’ factor and customer delight is their only goal. You will be responsible for driving sales, profitability and achieving sales targets as set out by the Garden Centre Manager. It is important for the business that all their staff feel a great sense of empowerment, so you can really make this role your own.
Our client values are:
-Working as a team to develop the brand and you as an employee
-Communicate together to create a better working environment
-Committed to providing good quality products and great customer service
Main Responsibilities:
-Overseeing all day-to-day operational requirements of the Plant area and department.
-Ensuring the identification, prioritisation and allocation of tasks for all the Plant Team are met.
-Planning and delivering seasonal priority stock lines such as Christmas trees and summer bedding.
-Manage customer complaints and answer all customer enquiries by email, telephone or in person being dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner.
-Compilation of staffing rotas and thoroughly managing staff hours.
-Ability to cover interviews and recruit for the department as and when required.
-Good knowledge of all departmental items sold.
-Merchandising products on the shop floor to create an inspiring and safe shopping experience.
-Stock rotation, aware of the best sellers and deadlines, move stock quickly as necessary.
-Generate ideas to support the development and efficiency of the Plant area department.
-Planning and managing staffing levels for indoor and outdoor plant area whilst working with the partners on the needs of the business.
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 732767 or ruth@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea 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 Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.