Estate Maintenance Gardener - Live Out - EC6953 - This position has now been filled
Estate Maintenance Gardener required
A rare opportunity has arisen on a stunning private estate located close to Littlehampton, West Sussex, for an experienced grounds person/maintenance gardener. This position would suit a presentable and time-served maintenance gardener with demonstrable experience of working on private estate gardens.
The property spans 50-acres in total, of which 15-acres is managed as a formal garden. Large expanses of lawn are interspersed with mature trees, areas of ornamental shrubs, potted plants/trees, herbaceous borders and sculptures. A separate cottage is also located within the estate, with its own garden areas. The majestic main house provides a focus for the estate, which benefits from views across the garden and to the paddocks beyond.
Two part-time gardeners ensure the ornamental planting aspect of the site is maintained on an on-going basis. The new opening will therefore require the successful candidate to take responsibility for the general maintenance of the gardens and estate, i.e. mowing, strimming, leaf blowing, hedge cutting, pest control, weeding and other basic horticultural practices.
Applicants should have a demonstrable background in horticulture and possess a good level of competency in the operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery. Experience with garden maintenance equipment (including ride-on mowers) is essential, as is the ability to manage your own time efficiently. Academic horticultural qualifications are beneficial but not essential, as are spray certificates (PA1/PA6). Candidates must be presentable, positive in their approach to the job at hand, physically fit, and be able to apply excellent attention to detail at all times.
In return for your commitment to the role and the estate, an hourly rate of pay is offered; £11.67/hr over a 40-hour week, with a statutory pension scheme. Working hours are 07:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, with half an hour for lunch and two 15-min breaks. Seasonal variation in work hours may apply during periods of very hot or cold weather, for example, as expected.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance gardener to work on a beautiful private estate in a sought-after part of the country, on a permanent full-time basis.
SALARY: £24,273 (£11.67 / hour, 40hr week)
LOCATION: Littlehampton, West Sussex
JOB No: EC6953
If this Estate Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Head Gardener - Live In/Out - EC6711 - This position has now been filled
A unique estate in West Sussex is looking for a Head Gardener.
This impressive site includes an Elizabethan house and an acclaimed prize-winning garden that opens to visitors between Easter and October. The Garden consists of a four-acre Walled Garden with extensive herbaceous borders, a glasshouse, vegetable garden, herb garden, rose garden, and orchard, 7 acres of surrounding landscaped Pleasure Grounds, a Garden Shop and other areas within the curtilage of the House.
The Head Gardener will be accountable to, and will liaise closely and regularly with, the family and the Agent, and be responsible for the maintenance, presentation and development of the Garden to the highest standards.
The Head Gardener will be responsible for all gardening operations. These include propagation, ordering new stock, planting, edging, watering, weeding, path maintenance, mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, and keeping work areas clean and tidy. The Head Gardener will propose and implement new planting schemes and other plans for the Garden, to be developed in conjunction with expert opinion when necessary. The provision of cut flowers (annuals and perennials) and houseplants for display in the House throughout the open season and as required will be necessary, as will the provision of vegetables for the household. The care of the orchard, fruit trees and other soft fruit, lake management, tree management, pest and disease control, machinery maintenance/servicing programmes and management of the glasshouse will also fall under the responsibility of the Head Gardener. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining records of planting schemes (which will remain the property of the estate).
The successful applicant will be responsible for leadership of the team of garden staff and volunteers, ensuring they are organised effectively and well-motivated. Staff training needs will also be addressed by the Head Gardener, e.g. the holding of valid spraying and machinery certificates. Six gardeners make up the team: one Garden Foreman, three Senior Gardeners (each working 4-days per week), one Gardener and one Gardener/Warden (working an average 2-days per week in the garden). The Head Gardener will also be required to liaise with outside contractors where necessary.
The successful applicant will be involved with establishing a garden budget with the family and the Agent in order to facilitate strict financial controls and procedures with regard to the Garden in general, the Garden Shop and associated stock, machinery, tools etc. The Head Gardener will be required to prepare a Garden Report every 6 months for consideration at the meetings of the Directors and Trustees of the estate.
Applicants are required to have a good working knowledge of First Aid and risk assessing, such that he/she will be able to carry out all risk assessments and ensure that all statutory requirements and routines are complied with for staff, volunteers and visitors. The safe storage of all chemicals, fertilisers, machinery, tools, equipment etc. will be the responsibility of the Head Gardener.
The Head Gardener will play a key part in helping to create, manage and deliver (in conjunction with the administrative team), any public events, and in particular those pertaining to the Garden.
The successful applicant will act as an ambassador for the estate and be required to assist with the promotion of the Garden in conjunction with the marketing team, including leading the occasional guided tour of the Garden and developing good relationships with visitors and the local community.
Candidate Profile
In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the above description, whilst applicants for this role need not necessarily have previously been a Head Gardener, they must have at least five years horticultural experience in a private or public garden with excellent horticultural knowledge and garden management experience. They must hold academic horticultural qualifications at Level 3 or above. Applicants must be able to foster a collegiate atmosphere and have good people management skills to ensure a happy and motivated team. Good leadership skills are essential.
The successful applicant must be a self-motivator with excellent communication skills, be capable of taking on a diverse and exciting workload, have the ability to develop and create new initiatives and planting schemes, be flexible and sensitive in respecting the estate’s traditions and have the imagination to retain and adapt these as necessary. The Head Gardener must be environmentally sensitive in their approach; to include management of wildflower areas, and a site of special scientific interest, and must be prepared to work within organic principles insofar as is practicable. The Head Gardener must be commercially astute and strategically focussed (budgetary control) and will be expected to seek expert opinion in specialist fields outside their competence where necessary.
This position is offered with a self-contained cottage on the estate refurbished to a high standard, if required. The client is also offering a generous pension contribution at 5% for the successful applicant.
SALARY: Up to £35,000 DOE + Accommodation if required
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC6711
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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Outdoor Team Leader - R602
Outdoor Team Leader required
Our client is dedicated to being the best garden centre possible, providing customers with quality products, trustworthy advice, value for money and inspirational ideas to create the gardens they aspire to. They are proud of their horticulture heritage and being an independent family owned business. A vacancy has arisen to join the Outside Plants Team as Team Leader assisting with maintaining high standards of plant retailing.
Do you possess good team leadership skills?
Are you passionate about plants and displays?
Do you have an energetic personality with a positive can do attitude?
Key points
- Ordering and working deliveries to ensure stock levels
- Replenishing stock and merchandising effectively
- Providing a good level of housekeeping
- Planning rotas to cover shift work and holidays
- Delivering excellent customer sales and service
Must haves
- Retail experience within a horticultural environment
- An extensive knowledge of garden plants, bedding and houseplants
- Excellent visual merchandising skills with a keen eye for detail
- The ability to create stunning displays
If this Outdoor Team Leader vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Hardy Plants Department Head - P053
Hardy Plants Department Head required
Our client is proud to be one of the UK’s largest garden centre groups, fast expanding and are widely regarded as some of the very best in the country, winning many retail and restaurant awards. A unique opportunity has arisen in their Hardy Plants department for an enthusiastic plants person to join the team.
Do you have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance? Are you meticulous in terms of product placement, standards and presentation?
Do you have a creative entrepreneurial attitude towards plant retailing?
Key points
- To provide an inspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays
- Working hard to constantly ensure stock availability
- Manage, develop, motivate and inspire the team
- To ensure the customers enjoy exceptional levels of service and advice
- Taking full responsibility for driving sales and profitability
Must haves
- Experience of working in Garden Centres or be from a horticultural background
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
- The ability to create a truly memorable shopping experience
If this Hardy Plants Department Head vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Plants Supervisor - E726
Our client has an amazing Garden Centre which has been established over many years growing into a destination garden centre supplying a vast range of excellent quality plants. They are currently seeking a Plants Supervisor to join the team in the Seasonal Plants department where you will take a good level of responsibility for maintaining exceptionally high standards.
Do you have a passion for horticulture?
Are you a good team leader happy to multi tasks in order to maintain high standards?
Do you have an eye for detail and eye creating displays?
Key points
- Maintaining a good level of housekeeping across the department
- Ensure the department is well stocked with particular attention to peak season
- Leading and supervising a team of staff
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
- Supporting the department manager as and when required
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of plant retailing
- The ability to merchandise and present stock to high standards
- Be focused and determined with a flexible approach to all tasks
- Have a creative attitude towards plant displays
If this Plants Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Plants Department Head – Hardy Nursery Plants - P053
Plants Department Head – Hardy Nursery Plants required
Our client is proud to be one of the UK’s largest garden centre groups, fast expanding and are widely regarded as some of the very best in the country, winning many retail and restaurant awards. A unique opportunity has arisen in their Seasonal Plants department for an enthusiastic plants person to join the team.
Do you have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance?
Are you meticulous in terms of product placement, standards and presentation?
Do you have a creative entrepreneurial attitude towards plant retailing?
Key points
- To provide an inspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays
- Working hard to constantly ensure stock availability
- Manage, develop, motivate and inspire the team
- To ensure the customers enjoy exceptional levels of service and advice
- Taking full responsibility for driving sales and profitability
Must haves
- Experience of working in Garden Centres or be from a horticultural background
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
- The ability to create a truly memorable shopping experience
If this Plants Department Head – Hardy Nursery Plants vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Skilled Gardener - Live Out - EC5423 - This position has been filled
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener at a beautiful private estate in West Sussex. This is an exciting position for an experienced Skilled Gardener with enthusiasm and drive to work on a diverse garden to a high horticultural standard.
The 27 acre private estate in Lindfield is partially developed and landscaped, including lawns, terrace beds, kitchen garden, rose garden and woodlands. It also contains 3 large ponds, a Japanese Garden, a Jungle Pond, Cascade Garden, extensive compost bays and an established irrigation system feed from a borehole. It has been heavily planted, including many shrubs and trees over the last 12 years.
The Skilled Gardener position will focus on the high-level maintenance of the grounds with some minor developments. An experienced landscape designer has been retained to advise on aspects of development and garden management. The Skilled Gardener will be the only full-time employee and will be responsible for daily maintenance and oversight including coordination with contractors. The part time contractors carry out activities including grass cutting, hedge cutting, pond maintenance, tree surgery and a specialist pruner.
The skilled gardener should have good plant knowledge, well developed understanding of garden hygiene and experience in using garden machinery, of which there is a full range. Readiness to work in a very hands-on manner with the upmost flexibility is essential. No aspect of regular garden maintenance should be outside their range from feeding to tree planting to weeding to watering. Chainsaw and Spraying certificates would be an advantage but if necessary, training will be arranged to acquire certification.
The working hours in the Summer (April to September) are 8.00 - 17.00 and in Winter, the hours are 9.00 - 16.00 with half day on Friday. Further professional training will be arranged and funded as appropriate. A self-contained and comfortable Gardeners Office and facilities are available for use.
SALARY: Up to £30K depending on experience
LOCATION: West Sussex
JOB No: EC5423
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Plants Department Head - Seasonal Plants - P053 - This position has been filled
Our client is proud to be one of the UK’s largest garden centre groups, fast expanding and are widely regarded as some of the very best in the country, winning many retail and restaurant awards. A unique opportunity has arisen in their Seasonal Plants department for an enthusiastic plants person to join the team.
Do you have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance?
Are you meticulous in terms of product placement, standards and presentation?
Do you have a creative entrepreneurial attitude towards plant retailing?
Key points
- To provide an inspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays
- Working hard to constantly ensure stock availability
- Manage, develop, motivate and inspire the team
- To ensure the customers enjoy exceptional levels of service and advice
- Taking full responsibility for driving sales and profitability
Must haves
- Experience of working in Garden Centres or be from a horticultural background
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
- The ability to create a truly memorable shopping experience
If this Plants Department Head 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.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plants Department Head 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 the Plants Department Head will have been unsuccessful.