Junior Gardener - Live Out - EC4984 - This position has been filled
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 promising Junior Gardener 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 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 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 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 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, uniform, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a bonus scheme.
SALARY: £18,000 - £20,000
LOCATION: Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC4984
If this Junior Gardener vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Junior 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 Junior Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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Sole Gardener (Live Out) - EC4610 - 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.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this 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 will have been unsuccessful.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £35K dependant on experience Auto enrolment pension scheme
LOCATION: Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC4610
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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Garden Maintenance Supervisor - M507
Garden Maintenance Supervisor Required
Our client provides Grounds and Estate Management in and around London and the Home Counties. They also have a new Tree & Hedge Nursery offering semi-mature trees, fully formed, instant hedges and fine topiaries. They offer Estate Management services for high end domestic clients as well as supplying and planting of semi-mature trees & fully formed hedges.
Job Description:
The role will involve leading a team of operatives in maintaining gardens to a high standard.
Your duties will include:
- Effectively leading, motivating and training other team members
- Complete various maintenance
- Mowing, strimming
- Weeding, pruning, mulching
- Use of various horticultural machinery, large and small
Key Skills:
Candidates should have proven experience with leading a team by example. You will have previous experience with grounds maintenance or estate management as well as completing tasks to a high standard. Candidates should be physically fit and happy to be working outdoors all times of the year. You will be a good communicator, reliable and well presented.
Candidates should have a horticultural qualification, good plant knowledge and PA1 & PA6.
A full UK driving licence is essential and the ability to tow trailers is highly desirable.
The salary is based on 40 hours per week with overtime available.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Plantarea Manager - C584
A popular independent Garden Centre is brimming with a wealth of unusual perennials, shrubs and climbers.
Are you looking for a fresh challenge holding a good level of autonomy?
Can you deliver high standards of maintenance and displays?
Do you enjoy offering excellent customer sales & service?
Can you give advice on all aspects of gardening?
Key points
- Working to high standards of presentation and displays
- Providing excellent team leadership skills and leading by example
- Stock control in all areas of the plants department
- Delivering excellent customer sales & service
Must haves
- Excellent plant knowledge and plant care
- Good plant retailing skills
- Be self-motivated and flexible in your approach
- A passion for plants and be keen to achieve success is essential!
If this position is of interest please contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Part Time Plants Person - EC3982
A part-time (3 days a week) role has developed for a plants person to work on a privately owned small family estate with 3 formal gardens, wildlife pond garden, small woodland and established borders and parkland style area.
The grounds cover an area of approximately 5 acres, and are a mix of mature and newly planted trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, augmented by bulbs and annual flowers. Each of the 3 formal gardens have their own identity and the successful applicant will be required to develop these areas further by suggesting and implementing planting schemes. The owners are keen to have a garden that is a pleasure to view and walk and sit in.
Plant selection, propagation, and seed growing skills are essential, with knowledge of plant diseases and administration of treatments also required. The use of organic, companion planting and biological treatments is preferred to chemical administration in the first instance.
There is an established band of people taking care of the kitchen garden, lawns, hedges, and pond maintenance allowing this role to be primarily focussed on all aspects of planting, and plant care.
The role is for a self-employed person, 3 days a week.
Qualifications: RHS level 2 are desirable but not essential.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: Circa £15/hour
LOCATION: Nr Amersham, Buckinghamshire
JOB No: EC3982
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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