Gardener - Glyndebourne Gardens - ADV194
Fixed term contract, 26 March - 28 September 2018
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
As directed by the Head Gardener;
- To manage, care and maintain the flower and shrub borders including weeding, pruning, spraying, planting, digging, splitting and general tidying.
- To maintain the vegetable and cut flower gardens, sowing, planting, spraying and weeding. To supply the House with vegetables and flowers as required.
- To maintain greenhouse plants by sowing, pricking out, potting up, taking cuttings, watering, spraying and cleaning pots.
- To carry out general tidying duties around the garden and house including sweeping paths and paving, removing algae as required.
- To use power tools and vehicles such as tractors safely and as instructed by the Head Gardener.
- To assist as required with additional duties such as furniture moving and rubbish removal in the house.
- To come in at weekends on a rota basis (one weekend in five), to water greenhouse plants and tidy up as required for which time off in lieu will be given.
- To assist in supervising trainees and volunteers on day to day activities as required by the Head Gardener.
- To work safely at all times following Health & Safety and COSHH Regulations.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant qualification e.g. NVQ or RHS in horticulture
- Practical gardening experience
Desirable
- Driving licence or experience of motorised machinery
- Qualified for using pesticides e.g. PA1/PA6 Use of pesticides
- Chainsaw qualification CS30 & CS30.1
Critical Challenges
To maintain the gardens to the highest standards, working around the performance schedules during the Festival and Tour to ensure all outdoor work is completed before the audience arrive.
Hours of work
The contractual hours of work are 40 per week, 7:00 - 15:30 with half an hour lunch, Monday - Friday. You will also be required to work weekends on a rota basis (one weekend in five), for which time off in lieu will be given.
Rate of Pay & Benefits
The rate of pay is £9.44 per hour. In addition, we offer 5.6 weeks’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays per annum pro rata.
We have excellent on-site catering facilities, can offer a beautiful working environment.
How to Apply
Please apply by e-mailing your CV and covering letter to recruitment@glyndebourne.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 February 2018 with interviews to be held week commencing 26 February.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Key Points:
•Leading a team in completing soft landscaping projects
•Ensure the day to day organisation of individual developments
•Completing tasks such as planting, turfing, maintenance and reading from plans
•Working on commercial sites in a safe and tidy manner
Must Haves:
•Previous experience of commercial soft landscaping
•Experience with leading a team
•Good horticultural knowledge
•Current CSCS card
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com
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 every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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•A multi-million pound garden centre renowned for supplying top quality plants
•Working as part of a successful team of staff delivering excellent customer service
•Working with an extensive range of plants throughout each season
•Supporting the department manager in a wide range of daily duties achieving high standards
Must haves
•A good knowledge of plants
•The ability to maintain high standards of house keeping
•Good merchandising skills and attention to detail
•Good team leadership skills
•A flexible approach in line with the business needs
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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 every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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•Organising the day to day work schedule
•Overseeing the operations team , supervisors , team leaders etc.
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•Excellent man management skills
•Deliver a quality service to existing client base
•Assist with future tenders and approach new clients
Must haves
•Full UK driving licence
•CSCS card
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•Horticultural qualification
•A Management qualification such as IOSH would be highly desirable
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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 every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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•Be well organised with good attention to detail in all tasks
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more retail positions click Retail or to see our nursery vacancies 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.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant Sales Assistant 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 regarding the Plant Sales Assistant vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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•Ability to operate various horticultural machinery
•Full UK driving licence
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com
To view more landscape positions 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.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plant Sales Assistant 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 regarding the Plant Sales Assistant vacancy within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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Key Points:
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•Managing production planning including phasing of potting/stock production
Must Haves:
•Previous experience at a similar level
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•Proactive, hands on approach to work
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If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Sarah Goodhew on 01233 732767 or sarah@horticruitment.com
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 every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.
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Full security screening and references will be required before the vacancy is offered to the successful candidate. Non-smoker preferred.
Benefits
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension contribution (the company with comply with statutory obligations for pensions)
Blaklader clothing supplied as part of work uniform
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson 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 receive, 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.
ACCOMMODATION: Live out position
SALARY: £22,000 per annum
LOCATION: West Berkshire
JOB No: EC3393
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Full security screening and references will be required before the vacancy is offered to the successful candidates. Non-smokers preferred.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Hudson on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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•Proactively managing a portfolio of clients
•Delivering the annual sales plan and generating new business
•Building strong relationships and committed to delivering outstanding customer service
•Ensuring a happy productive team at all times
Must haves
•Some form of horticultural qualification
•A proactive and dynamic personality
•Ability to communicate at all levels
•A flexible and positive attitude towards your work
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 every one. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 14 days, your application will have been unsuccessful.