Under Gardener - Live Out - EC4665
An excellent career opportunity has arisen for an Under Gardener to replace a long serving gardener on a 35-acre estate situated in Wiltshire. The 35 acres plus woodland comprises of water and wildflower meadows, maintained along organic lines. There are extensive lawns and borders, hedges and topiary, that include Beech, Hornbeam Yew and Box. Together with 3 green houses and a poly tunnel, the vegetable and fruit gardens are overseen by the Soil Association. All areas on the Estate are maintained to a very high standard by a Team of 6, a Head Gardener, 2 Senior Gardeners along with 3 Gardeners.
Our client is looking to recruit a ‘team gardener’, the successful candidate will ideally have experience working in a large private garden. However, consideration will be given to candidates that lack experience but demonstrate a passion for gardening, a willingness to learn and develop skills. All candidates must have enthusiasm, self-motivation, a degree of organisational skill, time management and flexibility. It is essential all candidates can work alone as well as part of a team.
The position of Under Gardener is primarily a gardening role but as with all similar Estates there may occasionally be the need to support other departments or work on the owner’s other properties in the UK or Abroad.
RHS level 2 or equivalent would be desirable as well as previous experience operating a pedestrian and ride on garden machinery, including daily checks and maintenance. Reasonable plant knowledge would be beneficial as would being able to identify a range of plants to generic and species level along with how to maintain them.
Additional training will be given for the following certificates if not already obtained;
- First aid at work (emergency first aid, one day course)
- Working at heights, with scaffold towers, ladders and M.E.W.P
- PA1, PA6
- Chainsaw licence
Salary package to include:
- 3% Pension contribution paid after 3 months
- Holidays 21 days initially, rising with service after 5 years.
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week: 8am to 4:30pm, half hour lunch, plus 1 duty weekend (currently 1 in 6).
- Other overtime as required paid at 1.5 x Hourly Rate.
SALARY: £19,500 - £22,500 DOE (Live out)
LOCATION: Salisbury
JOB No: EC 4665
If this Under Gardener position is of interest, please apply or contact Ruth Bolam on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman Couple (Live In) - EC4563
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in couple to join a historic private estate in Devizes, Wiltshire. This Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman opening would suit a couple with demonstrable experience in private estate maintenance and housekeeping respectively. A generous salary of £21,000 each is offered to candidates in addition to a two bedroom cottage on site.
The impressive eight bedroom main house is framed by an NGS registered, former RHS garden of six acres. The 300 year old garden is currently managed by a full-time Skilled Gardener who will require assistance from time to time with basic gardening tasks such as mowing and hedge cutting. The remainder of the estate maintenance duties will consist of non-horticultural tasks, i.e. DIY/handyman jobs on and inside the property buildings, occasional chauffeuring etc. The full-time gardener welcomes enthusiasm and the desire to learn, so keen gardeners with well-rounded practical estate management skills are invited to apply.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, weekly shopping, and some preparation of food for one child of 8 years old. Three dogs reside on site and will require care when the property owners are away. This will be limited to feeding and opening the door to enable them to entertain themselves in the large garden. The position will be a Monday to Friday role with free weekends except on very rare occasions, as unforeseen circumstances inevitably arise.
A two bedroom cottage is provided, with rent, Council tax, water, electricity etc. covered by the employer. Bills such as phone and internet will be covered by the successful candidates. Couples with demonstrable experience in each of the above areas are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience and training in trades, with good all-round DIY skills are particularly sought after. Likewise, housekeepers with experience on private estates and autonomous working will be most welcome. Applicants must have an excellent command of spoken and written English, a natural ability to get on well with other staff and visitors, and must be capable of working unsupervised and managing their own time.
A welcoming environment and stunning property, located in a very desirable part of rural Wiltshire, awaits the successful candidates. The estate owners are genuinely passionate about their property and staff, and look for equally committed employees to share the result of their combined efforts. A generous combined salary is offered, as stated below, with a cottage on site with its own separate entrance and driveway, courtyard garden and storage space.
If this Housekeeper and Gardener/Handyman vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Sole Gardener Housekeeper Couple (Live in) - EC4445
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in couple to join a historic private estate near Chippenham, North Wiltshire. This opening would suit a skilled gardener and experienced housekeeper couple with experience in a similar role on private estates. The gardener role is full time, with the housekeeper position offered on a 30 hours per week basis (approximately).
The Grade II listed mid-seventeenth century manor house is surrounded by gardens that, until recently, have been part of the National Garden Scheme. The owners now wish to reduce the overall maintenance demands of the gardens via modification and improvement, though they want it to remain a very special and beautiful place to live. The established gardens comprise surrounding areas of woodland, a kitchen garden, orchard, a rose garden, herbaceous and mixed borders, a greenhouse, lawns and yew hedging, as well as a tennis court and swimming pool.
Applicants for the Sole Gardener position should be skilled and qualified, with demonstrable experience of managing private estate gardens to a high standard. Applicants must have good plant identification skills, a good working knowledge of plant propagation and glasshouse work, and be physically fit and strong with a genuine passion for developing gardens to their full potential. The client is looking for a fresh, fun and interesting approach to the modification of their garden so applicants need not be entirely traditional in their approach, however quality and attention to detail are of paramount importance. As this is a Sole Gardener role, applicants must possess a friendly, positive and flexible attitude towards the estate and their work, such that they are willing to assist with general estate duties as they arise, including some driving and occasional DIY. The Sole Gardener will also be required to sometimes look after the owner’s spaniel.
In addition to the Sole Gardener position, there is a requirement for a housekeeper to assist in the management of the 8 bedroom manor house on a basis of approximately 30 hours per week. This post will involve housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, food shopping and some weekend cooking, and preparation for the arrival of visitors. There are some full weekends (visiting children and grandchildren) and a pattern of informal weekend entertaining, though this occurs very occasionally. . The successful candidates will have the use of a car and will be offered accommodation by way of a three bedroom cottage with its own garden. The tenants of the adjoining cottage help with cover for holidays and are good neighbours in every respect. The local farm partner and farm building tenants are also part of the supportive community. The owners are usually away midweek.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and genuine community on a beautiful estate in rural Wiltshire, located within easy reach of Chippenham, Bath and Bristol. The opportunity is offered to couples that fulfil the Sole Gardener and Housekeeper requirements, with a negotiable starting company salary of £25,000 and £15,000 respectively.
SALARY: £40,000 Negotiable
LOCATION: Allington, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC 4445
If this Sole Gardener Housekeeper Couple vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Plantarea Manager - A731
Our client is the top destination Garden Centre in the South West now in its 4th generation family business offering a vast range of excellent quality plants and gardening products.
Do you have extensive plant knowledge and experience of working in a busy retail environment?
Do you have a passion for customer service and enjoy leading and motivating a team?
Do you have good plant purchasing skills and knowledge of today’s leading suppliers?
Key points
- Train and monitor staff to ensure stock is cared for appropriately
- Purchase within the company product range and supplier listing
- Feedback on current and new products to optimise range and stock availability
- Use initiative to grow sales in the seasonal and houseplant area
- Maintain a good control over stock levels
Must haves
- Extensive plant and product knowledge
- A passion for customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast pace environment
- Excellent communication and motivation skills
- The ability to merchandise stock effectively to generate sales
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Gardener/Groundsman (Live in) - EC4229
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Gardener/Groundsman with gardening experience to assist with a mixture of gardening, handyman and estate duties as part of a small team running a beautiful 130 acre private estate between Salisbury and Southampton. The 10 acres of garden are a mixture of formal lawns, mature herbaceous borders, terracing, water features and box/yew hedging and topiary structures in a classic English country estate setting.
Applicants for this role need to have a good knowledge of gardening/plants combined with the ability to also undertake handyman duties, look after two Great Danes and two Labradors for the owners, undertake security of the property, and assist with any estate duties as required.
The owners require someone who is seeking long term employment on the estate, prepared to work hard, flexible and willing to take on responsibility for their duties whatever the task may be. You must also be able work with minimal supervision and think on your feet to manage the workload. The ability to work in a team and be able to fit in and get on with others on the estate is also essential as there will be some overlap of duties as there is a part time gardener and contractor that form part of the estate team.
As part of your duties the owners will expect you to live in the main house with the dogs whilst they are away to ensure the security of their property.
A full clean driving licence is required, and own transport would be an advantage as the vacancy is situated in a rural area.
Pets are allowed, but not at work. The position may be unsuitable for a family with young children.
ACCOMMODATION: 2/3 bedroom Gate Cottage with own garden set apart from the main house.
LOCATION: Near Salisbury, Wiltshire
SALARY: Circa £25,000 depending on experience
JOB No: EC4229
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or mark.hudson@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Skilled Hard Landscaper - North Wiltshire - L202
Our client is a high-end Landscape Company with a reputation for creating outdoor spaces across Wiltshire and the South West that complement and enhance the environment. They are just at home designing traditional gardens as cutting-edge, contemporary landscapes and their highly-trained experienced teams make sure that projects are built to exacting standards, whatever style is chosen. They offer full garden design and build, planning and project management, and both hard and soft landscaping.
Due to an increasing workload they are looking to employ a skilled hard landscaper to join their team.
They are seeking a candidate with the following qualities:
Experience of having completed domestic hard landscaping projects successfully. A recognisable qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping will be a distinct advantage. Successful applicants will need to have previous experience of completing high-end domestic hard landscaping projects and be able to demonstrate an excellent finish. You will also need to have excellent customer service and communication skills and be an enthusiastic, reliable team player. The ideal candidate will be experienced in running projects and teams without supervision.
A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Housekeeper & Gardener/Handyman Couple - Live In - EC4032
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a live-in couple to join a historic private estate in Devizes, Wiltshire. This opening would suit a couple with demonstrable experience in private estate maintenance and housekeeping respectively. A generous salary of £22,000 each is offered to candidates in addition a two bedroom cottage on site.
The impressive eight bedroom main house is framed by an NGS registered, former RHS garden of six acres. The 300 year old garden is currently managed by a full-time Skilled Gardener who will require assistance from time to time with basic gardening tasks such as mowing and hedge cutting. The remainder of the estate maintenance duties will consist of non-horticultural tasks, i.e. DIY/handyman jobs on and inside the property buildings, occasional chauffeuring etc. The full-time gardener welcomes enthusiasm and the desire to learn, so keen gardeners with well-rounded practical estate management skills are invited to apply.
Housekeeping duties will consist of the upkeep of the main house by way of cleaning, laundry, weekly shopping, and some preparation of food for one child of 8 years old. Three dogs reside on site and will require care when the property owners are away. This will be limited to feeding and opening the door to enable them to entertain themselves in the large garden. The position will be a Monday to Friday role with free weekends except on very rare occasions, as unforeseen circumstances inevitably arise.
A two bedroom cottage is provided, with rent, Council tax, water, electricity etc. covered by the employer. Bills such as phone and internet will be covered by the successful candidates. Couples with demonstrable experience in each of the above areas are encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience and training in trades, with good all-round DIY skills are particularly sought after. Likewise, housekeepers with experience on private estates and autonomous working will be most welcome. Applicants must have an excellent command of spoken and written English, a natural ability to get on well with other staff and visitors, and must be capable of working unsupervised and managing their own time.
A welcoming environment and stunning property, located in a very desirable part of rural Wiltshire, awaits the successful candidates. The estate owners are genuinely passionate about their property and staff, and look for equally committed employees to share the result of their combined efforts. A generous combined salary is offered, as stated below, with a cottage on site with its own separate entrance and driveway, courtyard garden and storage space.
SALARY: £44,000 + Accommodation
LOCATION: Devizes, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC 4032
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Skilled Gardener - EC3848 - This position has been filled
A career advancement opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join a small team on a private estate in Marten, Wiltshire. The 50 acre site includes a two acre garden with a wide variety of plants and areas of horticultural interest.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become Assistant Head Gardener in future and so must be confident in the general running of the garden in the absence of the Head Gardener.
The existing garden team consists of a Head Gardener, two Under Gardeners and an apprentice. An additional experienced gardener is required to assist in the overall management of the garden on a full-time permanent basis. The garden consists of various beds and borders, a rose garden, kitchen garden, a cut flower area and areas of manicured and natural lawn as well as three glasshouses. The two acre garden is surrounded by paddocks and woodland. The property also plays host to small animals such as chickens and ducks which are managed by the garden team. Applicants should therefore be willing to assist with all non-horticultural aspects of the job when required.
Applicants should be experienced gardeners; qualified to at least Level 2 and must have experience of working on private estate gardens. You should be confident in your seasonal horticultural skills, plant identification skills, and must be proficient in the use of garden machinery including ride-on mowers. Spray and chainsaw certificates would be beneficial, but are not essential for the role initially.
The role will involve general garden maintenance with a focus on the more involved horticultural tasks such as kitchen gardening and the management of roses, beds and borders, glasshouse work and propagation. The suitable candidate will be confident and willing to work within a small friendly team but should also be happy to work autonomously in certain areas of the garden for the majority of the time.
This is a genuine opportunity for a skilled, qualified and passionate gardener to demonstrate their talents and to move up the career ladder into an Assistant Head Gardener role.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Skilled 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 the Skilled Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Skilled Gardener (Live-out) - EC3615
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced Skilled Gardener to utilise their talents on a stunning three acre private property in Wiltshire. This beautiful property is set in the quintessentially English village of Ham, close to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The garden is divided into a number of large rooms with each area corresponding to the layout of the main house and separated by well managed hedges of mixed variety. The combined three acres of garden comprises of expansive striped lawns, mixed beds and borders, a small orchard, mature trees, roses, wall climbers, small amounts of box hedging and beautiful mature yew hedges. A tennis court and swimming pool are also located within the grounds, with an adjacent meadow providing a fitting boundary to the surrounding rural landscape.
At present, the garden is being managed by a family member with the assistance of two contractors. In the near future however, the client would like to see one full-time gardener manage the property on a permanent basis. As the client is a keen gardener herself, she is looking for a personable and positive person from whom she can learn valuable tips and skills on an intermittent basis. The successful applicant will ideally assist in the planning and implementation of a garden plan to encompass at least the next 10 years or so.
Applicants should be Skilled Gardeners with private estates experience, a recognised academic horticultural qualification (ideally at Level 3 or above) and extensive experience with garden machinery. Experience of fruit tree pruning and general seasonal garden management is essential, as is an ability to plan your time effectively throughout the year. Good physical fitness is required as some of the hedges and small managed trees will require precision and stamina to ensure maintenance in their present form. The ideal candidate will be presentable, friendly, and have good attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and talented gardener to showcase their talents in a genuinely stunning garden, in a much sought-after part of the country.
SALARY: £28,000 (Live out)
LOCATION: Ham, Wiltshire
JOB No: EC 3615
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read directly on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we received, it is not possible to respond to every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.