Experienced Receptionist
Fuller (Corporate) Group requires for its leading horticultural recruitment agencies Horticruitment (UK) Ltd and English Country Gardeners Ltd an Experienced Receptionist to join the team in a modern and spacious office, due to the continued expansion of the group. You will be exceptionally well organised with excellent administration and customer service skills.
The role will support the groups recruitment teams in providing a high level of service to both our clients and candidates.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
- Meeting and greeting visitors
- Administrative management and maintenance for both companies
- Support the recruitment process by liaising with consultants and candidates when required
- Process all confidential information (Clients & Candidates) professionally in accordance with current regulations set out under the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ (GDPR), updating the relevant database.
- Proofreading documents
- Assist in maintaining and updating the company websites and other job boards
- Create and maintain accurate ‘Excel’ and ‘Word’ documents
- Assist with updating social media accounts
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Filing, printing, scanning and photocopying
- Postal duties
- Produce weekly activity reports for management
Must Haves:
- 2 years + of Receptionist and or Secretarial experience
- Experience of databases /CRM
- A professional telephone manner with a positive and friendly attitude
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- The ability to be discreet and confidential
Benefits:
- Free car parking
- 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 p/a DOE
Working Hours: The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 17:00 (with a 1 hour lunch break).
Location: Kenardington, Nr Ashford, Kent
The Office is in a rural location and so candidates must have their own means of transport.
To find out more about English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment, please visit our websites via the following links:
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Experienced Receptionist 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 Experienced Receptionist vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
HORTICULTURAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT - EC4999 - This position has been filled
Since 1989, Horticruitment UK have been leading specialists in the recruitment of professionals within the Horticulture and land-based sectors. The sister company to Horticruitment UK, English Country Gardeners, specialises in placing full-time permanent garden staff on private estates and within commercial companies throughout the UK and abroad.
Due to continued expansion, English Country Gardeners require an additional recruitment consultant to join the existing team at their office, based in a rural location close to Ashford, Kent.
It is important to us that our consultants have a good working knowledge of the horticultural sector as well as some experience in a customer-facing role, i.e. sales, business development, recruitment, customer services or similar. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to manage clients and candidates of all backgrounds and levels with positivity, courtesy and a confident telephone manner.
Applicants must have a good working understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn how to use our in-house CRM system effectively, following training. It is of paramount importance that our consultants possess the ability to communicate with clarity and accuracy in writing. Consultants must be highly self-motivated in order to manage their workload effectively so as to achieve personal targets.
The position offers an interesting, varied and rewarding working environment; developing genuine long-term relationships with both clients and candidates alike. In return, we offer excellent earning potential for successful candidates of OTE £35,000 by way of a basic salary, uncapped commission and a bonus scheme.
To find out more about English Country Gardeners and Horticruitment, please visit our websites via the following links:
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Horticultural Recruitment Consultant vacancy. If this position is of interest, please forward a copy of your CV to info@horticruitment.com or to find out more about this Horticultural Recruitment Consultant vacancy, contact Ruth Bolam directly on 01233 732767.
To apply for a position with Horticruitment, you will need to complete a candidate registration form: Candidate Registration.
Assistant Grower - G887- This position has been filled
A fourth-generation family owned and run business supplying plants to garden centres, wholesalers and landscape customers to locations across the South East of England are recruiting for an Assistant Grower.
Do you have good knowledge and understanding of bedding plant production?
Do you have a keen interest in Horticulture?
Do you have good technical horticultural experience?
Key Points:
Our client is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Assistant Grower to work alongside the owner and existing team.
- Ensuring targets and deadlines are met.
- Assist the owner; supervise the growing and management of the crops.
- Schedule for the coming seasons requirements.
- Take charge of specific activities, areas or staff as delegated by the owner.
- Carry out the general responsibilities and duties of a permanent member of staff and supervisor.
- Undertake any other nursery work when necessary.
- Expand the growing of perennials.
Must Haves:
- Have a good understanding of Pests and Diseases and a good knowledge and understanding of bedding plant production.
- Full driving Licence
- PA1 & PA6
- Be familiar with Excel and Microsoft Office
If this Assistant Grower 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 Assistant Grower 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 Assistant Grower vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
GC1 Gardener Brookwood - ADV233 - Respond Direct to Advertiser
The United Kingdom and Northern Area (UKNA) commemorates 310,000 casualties, in over 13,000 locations throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar, Scandinavia,
Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Of these 134,456 are on ten major memorials
located throughout the UK.
Would you like to use your passion and creativity to nurture the grounds at our largest CWGC cemetery in the UK? Then join us as a GC1 Gardener at our Brookwood Military Cemetery in Woking, which covers around 37 acres and commemorates over 5,000 identified casualties.
We are currently recruiting for a gardener to join a small team carrying out manual horticultural maintenance and renovation work. You will also be required to work on other sites within the South East Region, from time to time, which may require occasional overnight stays.
This is a practical role, requiring maintenance craft skills to undertake a wide range of duties. These include turf culture, headstone border maintenance and planting, pest control, machinery operation and maintenance, tree care, and the care of ornamental features to the standards of excellence as set by the Commission.
You will need NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent level qualification in Amenity Horticulture and a full manual car driving licence. Candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
Requirements for this role:
A full car driving licence, and the ability to travel to work on other sites throughout the region, with occasional overnight stays
a commitment to excellence in service delivery
effective communication and listening skills
good computer literacy skills or the ability to learn quickly
ability to work alone and using own initiative, as well as part of a team
PA1 and PA6 certificates would also be desirable, but training can be provided
For a full job description and fact sheet please refer to the CWGC website. To apply for this opportunity to join our UKNA Team please send a copy of your CV and a short covering letter along with your experience and what you can bring to the role to ukna.careers@cwgc.org
The closing date for applications is Friday 27 July 2018 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 13 August 2018 at Brookwood Military Cemetery.
Landscape Operative - ADV226 - Ecosulis Ltd
Landscape Operative - Ecosulis Ltd
Working alongside a team of landscapers, you will be required to undertake a variety of work including:
Tree planting Grassland seeding Aquatic planting Ecological mitigation work Grassland and woodland maintenance Fencing Vegetation clearance Wetland management
You will need to have a good level of site safety, problem solving, ability to work in a team and, at times, supervising other sub-contractors.
Essential:
Brushcutter experience (certificates advantageous) Experience in mowing operations and general landscape maintenance works Full drivers licence and use of own vehicle
Desirable:
CSCS card Pesticide use certificates First Aid Certificate
Start Date: ASAP
Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply for this Landscape Operative position you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
You will need to be registered with horticruitment to find out where and how your personal data is used whilst using horticruitment's work finding services please view our privacy policy.
Thank you for your interest in this Landscape Operative position.
Nursery Production Supervisor - P148
An exciting opportunity to join a busy wholesale plant nursery with over 300,000 varieties with some of the best new breeding from around the world operating with a modern environmentally friendly production technique.
Would you enjoy being an integral part in the day to day operations?
Do you have an interest to reduce impact on the environment?
Can you offer good experience in nursery production?
Key points
- Growing of shrubs and perennials to a high standard
- Crop husbandry to include potting, trimming, watering, environmental conditions
- Leading a small team within the young plants team
- Monitoring productivity, planning and producing weekly and daily tasks
Must haves
- Previous nursery experience along with good plant knowledge
- Experience of leading a small team of staff
- Good use of Word and Excel spreadsheets
- Excellent communication skills
- PA1 & PA6AW qualifications are desirable
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more nursery positions, please see 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 Nursery Production 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 the Nursery Production Supervisor will have been unsuccessful.
Estate Grounds Person (Live out) - EC4182
A rare and attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced Grounds Person to join a close and friendly team on a large private shooting estate in Winchester. The role would suit a practical and multi-skilled person with good time management abilities, the capacity to take direction, and the desire to take on a varied role. This is a genuine ‘lifestyle’ job opportunity and a chance to secure a job for life for the right candidate.
The large country estate comprises of formal gardens and surrounding arable farmland, the latter playing host to sheep and Alpaca on a year-round basis. The gardens in include cut flowers, a kitchen garden, glasshouses, beds/borders, lawns and hedges, and are maintained by a small gardening team. The house managers will require additional help from the new Grounds Person on a year-round basis.
As a key holder, the successful applicant will play an important part in the day-to-day smooth running of the estate; meter readings, cleaning, pool maintenance, firewood preparation, basic electrical and plumbing tasks, power washing, basic garden maintenance (under direction of the Head Gardener) and ensuring cleanliness and technical functionality throughout the estate in general. The focus of your duties may alter slightly with the seasons, though your primary estate maintenance responsibilities will remain consistent. Applicants with building maintenance experience are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be physically fit with good time management, attention to detail and flexibility in their approach to the job. As a natural problem solver, you should have a variety of DIY skills acquired through previous professional experience, ideally within a high net worth private estate environment. Continued professional development will always be offered to employees, funded by the estate.
It is important that applicants are able and willing to take direction as instruction may be given by the house managers at any time. The position requires employees to maintain a high level of discretion and to be well presented at all times. A uniform is provided, as is a warm and welcoming environment. This position is a way of life, so your positive and friendly attitude will be well received by those around you, whilst genuine reward realised for your skill and commitment to this attractive role.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or mark.read@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
To view more Gardening jobs click Gardening or to view Landscape jobs click Landscape.
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 Estate Grounds Person 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 Estate Grounds Persons vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
SALARY: £25,000
LOCATION: Alresford, Winchester
JOB No: EC 4182
www.englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
Plant Sales Assistant - Chessington Garden Centre - ADV217
Plant Sales Assistant - Chessington Garden Centre
You will be responsible for:
- Daily care of the Plant departments including pruning, watering and cleaning of all plants
- Maintaining the stock levels of all products associated with the plant departments
- Supporting the plant team with customer service and care including houseplants, outdoor plants and creating plant displays
- Helping and giving advice to all levels of customer from beginner through to experienced hobbyists
- Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed to comply with CITES requirements and company policies and procedures
- Providing support in other areas of the business when needed
The Person
- You must be well presented, outgoing and friendly
- You should have an keen interest in plants and be willing to further your knowledge through both internal and external training
- You must be able to work unsupervised and use your own initiative
- You must be able to communicate with customers
- Retail experience with plants is preferred but not essential
If you are interested in this role please visit our website (www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk) to submit our online application form or you can send your hand written application form to: The Personnel Manager, Chessington Garden Centre, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NG.
Due to the high number of applicants we receive sadly we cannot reply to everyone, therefore if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks please assume you have been unsuccessful this time.
Skilled Landscaper - ADV216
Skilled Landscaper
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Uniform, PPE, Pension, 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hours: On site 8am – 5pm. High season weekend work required as overtime
The ideal candidate will be well motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable. Have at least 5 years landscaping experience. You will be responsible for providing manual labour support. You will need to be willing to work as part of a team, but also able to use your own initiative to complete works on time with excellent attention to detail. It would be advantageous to have basic horticultural knowledge.
Job Requirements:
The candidate must have the following:
- Significant practical experience in a variety of hard landscaping
- Block and brick work
- Patios
- Retaining structures
- Fencing
- Artificial turf
- Full current driving licence
- This is a physically demanding role, candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions.
- Work in a tidy and organised way, respecting the client’s site.
Gardens Team Leader - Hampton Court Palace - ADV215
Gardens Team Leader - Hampton Court Palace
Historic Royal Palaces is looking for an experienced, qualified and visitor focused Gardens team leader to supervise an experienced team in maintaining and developing the important Fountain Garden section within the Historic landscape around Hampton Court Palace.
Fine lawns, Herbaceous borders and floral bedding are the key elements of this garden, all of which are maintained to high standards. Using modern machinery combined with traditional garden methods and forward planning is how we achieve our objectives and maintain the gardens reputation.
You will be hands –on, working alongside your team and ensuring that the gardens are constantly delighting customers and providing the Grand formal setting for our Palace customers and an exceptional venue for the outdoor events using this area.
You will also be hands-on and responsible for your team’s health & safety, staff development, work scheduling and the security of all equipment while at the same time having one eye on anything else going on in the East Gardens. Floral bedding designs, maintaining team records and communicating through the internet will also be an important part of your role so IT skills will be needed.
We will expect you to have formal horticultural qualifications to level III and proven experience in managing a team. A full driving licence, leadership training and PA1:PA6 certification would also be advantageous.
Salary £26,400
For more information please find out more by visiting www.hrp.org.uk
Historic Royal Palaces is a registered charity (No 1068852) and an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all candidates regardless of sex, racial, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, sexuality or responsibilities for dependents. We value a diverse workforce and celebrate our differences.
