Junior/Assistant Gardener (Live Out) - EC5352
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Junior Gardener to join a talented Head Gardener on a stunning private garden in the New Forest, Hampshire. The impressive estate gardens are being further improved at the hand of the Head Gardener, such that the successful applicant will have the rare opportunity to learn directly from a true plantsman, whilst assisting in the development of new and exciting garden projects.
This stunning Grade II listed private country house was designed by John Nash and includes two cottages, a gate house, a staff flat and a 5-acre formal garden. The main residential buildings and associated gardens are nestled within 180-acres of parkland in the beautiful New Forest of South West England. The village of Bramshaw is a highly sought-after location; close to Lyndhurst and the historic market town of Romsey.
The main garden comprises a cuttings garden, greenhouses (that are currently being renovated), a kitchen garden to supply the house with a small amount of produce, formal lawn areas, hedges, mature trees, mixed borders, a pool and tennis court. New and ongoing projects will ensure the successful candidate’s interest and continued learning, under the guidance of the Head Gardener.
The requirement for assistance with the development of the gardens has resulted in a genuine and rare career opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Gardener. Suitable candidates will have some knowledge and a genuine interest in herbaceous plants, shrubs, basic pruning techniques, and the ability to identify common garden plants and weeds. Spray certificates PA1 and PA6 would be beneficial but are not expected at this time. Experience with common garden machinery is desired of applicants, i.e. strimmers, mowers, hedge cutters and leaf blowers. Candidates should have a positive attitude towards their work and colleagues, be reliable, punctual and physically fit. It is essential that applicants hold a full UK driving licence for commuting to and from work, as the estate is located rurally. It is of paramount importance that candidates have a genuine enthusiasm for developing their knowledge and skills in horticulture, and therefore their standing within the industry.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and impressive private estate at a time of significant development, and to improve your skills and knowledge under the guidance of a talented Head Gardener.
SALARY: £22,000 DOE
LOCATION: Bramshaw, New Forest
JOB No: EC5352
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Head Gardener - Live Out - EC5315
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Head Gardener to lead a small team on a stunning private estate in Hampshire. This opening would suit a talented hands-on plants person with the desire to play a key role in the management and on-going development of a horticulturally diverse garden.
The 30-acre estate comprises parkland and an immaculate formal garden, designed by Anouska Hempel. The formal garden comprises a kitchen garden, pollarded trees, topiary yew, box hedging, herbaceous borders, roses and cut flowers, climbing plants, and a greenhouse used for propagation. The gardens are not open to the public as a matter of routine though events are held at the estate at times, prior to which the garden team may be required to work extended hours.
The incoming Head Gardener will help manage the intricate and structured garden with great attention to detail, such that current standards are maintained, and future plans realised. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a renowned garden designer, and with the owners directly, so applicants with a keen eye for plant use and design are encouraged to apply.
It is essential that applicants have academic horticultural qualifications (preferably at Level 3 or higher), at least 5 years’ experience as Head Gardener on a private estate(s), excellent plant knowledge, competency in the operation of and basic maintenance of garden machinery, good physical fitness and the ability to manage staff in a constructive and diplomatic manner. Applicants must also be well versed in plant propagation and glasshouse work, training and managing garden staff, and the planning and strict management of garden budgets and associated expenditure. The Head Gardener must be able to negotiate with, organise and manage approved external contractors and suppliers when necessary. Some weekend work may be required on a rotational basis, during the summer months, and when preparing for special events.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and talented Head Gardener to play a key hands-on role in the management of a stunning private garden in a beautiful part of the country.
If this Head Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
SALARY: £40,000 DOE
LOCATION: Old Alresford, Hampshire
JOB No: EC5315
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Skilled Gardener (live out) - EC5280
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Gardener to join the existing team of four on a stunning private estate in Hampshire. This role would suit a qualified and experienced gardener with the initiative to manage their own garden areas as well as the ability to work within a team.
The beautiful 8-bedroom period property is set within a wider 40-acre estate in the Hampshire countryside. The expansive areas of lawn, mature trees, a lake and ornamental areas are managed to an immaculate standard to the benefit of daytime visitors, overnight guests and the estate owners themselves. The gardens comprise traditional features such as manicured lawns and borders, yew and box hedges, a one-acre walled garden which includes a productive kitchen garden, a small orchard, glasshouse, rose garden, fishing lake and surrounding wildflower meadow leading to woodland beyond.
Applicants for this position should hold academic horticultural qualifications and extensive experience of gardening on private estates. The ability to work to a high degree of detail is essential, as is the willingness to provide guidance to the apprentice when the opportunity arises. Applicants should hold experience of kitchen gardening as well as that of fruit tree management in order to provide cover in these areas when necessary. Candidates should be keen to develop their skills further, and to share their existing knowledge with team members for the benefit of all involved.
Suitable applicants will hold certificates in spraying (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw operation competence and must be able to undertake routine machinery maintenance (strimmers and mowers) when required. The ideal candidate will possess experience in each of the above areas as well as good written and verbal communication skills, a working knowledge and adherence to health and safety standards, and a valid full UK driving licence. The position is full-time (Monday to Friday) with occasional weekend watering duties during periods of hot weather.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a committed team on a full-time basis, in an immaculate garden located in a beautiful part of rural Hampshire.
If this Skilled Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
SALARY: Up to £28,000 DOE
LOCATION: Near Alresford, Hampshire
JOB No: EC5280
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Sales Manager - L468 - This position has been filled
Our client has a Wholesale Nursery established since 1976 where over the years it has evolved and grown. They now grow an extensive range of perennials, shrubs, roses, grasses, trees and climbers with many unusual varieties for the discerning plantsman.
Do you enjoy liaising with clients and developing the customer base?
Do you have a good knowledge of horticulture able to provide quotes and sound advise?
Can you provide excellent customer sales & service?
Key points
- Producing quotes and orders on Growmaster and dealing with enquiries
- Offering plant substitutes whenever possible
- Sourcing and pricing up bought in stock for quotes and orders
- Regular visits to the nurseries to keep up to date with stock and ‘what is looking good’
- Offering advice to customers relating to plant choice or use
Must haves
- Excellent communication skills and time management skills
- Able to manage your own workload working towards deadlines
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft office
- Good Horticulture knowledge and ideally come from a landscaping background
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or Pauline@horticruitment.com
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Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC4987 - This position has been filled
A very attractive opportunity has arisen for an experienced and knowledgeable gardener/horticulturist on a beautiful private family estate near Petersfield, Hampshire. The estate is looking for a skilled Sole Gardener to take ownership, and to continue the development of, the stunning gardens on a permanent full-time basis.
With expansive views across the downs, the 40-acre estate includes 10-acres of formal gardens that are currently managed by a team of four part-time staff and the property owner herself (who manages the kitchen garden, primarily). The gardens, designed by John Hill, have been extensively restored over the past six years, and as such, are in need of a knowledgeable and practical horticulturist to ensure the continued development and general upkeep.
The gardens are designed in the traditional English country style and include formal lawns, large herbaceous borders, a walled kitchen garden, ornamental ponds, an orchard, fruit garden, hedges and topiary, roses, and a glasshouse used for the propagation of cut flowers and vegetables for the house. The property is surrounded by 30-acres of paddocks and woodland, the former of which benefits from part-time help in terms of management of sheep in particular. The successful applicant should be willing to assist in the wider estate if necessary, as well as with other duties that may arise as part of the Sole Gardener’s remit.
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised horticultural qualification at Level 3 or above as well as extensive experience in a similar Sole and/or Senior role within a large private estate garden. Applicants must have demonstrable experience in garden management, glasshouse work and plant propagation, kitchen gardening, plant pest and disease management, pruning techniques, and general garden maintenance (including the safe operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery). Spray and chainsaw certification would be beneficial, and good plant knowledge/ID skills are essential. Applicants must be physically fit, and should hold a full UK driving licence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable horticulturist to demonstrate and further develop their skills in a horticulturally-diverse estate, located in a beautiful setting, and for owners who are genuinely passionate about their garden.
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
SALARY: Circa £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Petersfield, Hampshire
JOB No: EC4987
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Operations Manager - Wholesale - L704
A leading Wholesale Nursery with a reputation for quality plants supplying the nations best garden businesses for over a century. They are currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the daily duties and the efficient running of their Wholesale Nursery.
Do you enjoy holding a good level of autonomy?
Are you an efficient and effective leader?
Do you have knowledge of logistics and distribution?
Key points:
- Manage the lifting, QC and Despatch function
- Liaise with transport to ensure optimized logistics and timely delivery of orders
- Monitoring output and performance, seeking efficiency gains and improved KPI’s
- Plan and manage staff rota’s within budgetary constraints
- Assist the marketing department with POS
- Health & Safety across the nurseries
Must haves:
- Good communication and team building skills
- Operational planning and financial awareness
- Able to work under pressure and to dead lines
- A strong knowledge of logistics and good IT skills
- Horticultural knowledge (beneficial)
If this Operations Manager vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Landscape Operative - E183
Our client is a thriving multi-skilled landscape contracting business based in Hampshire offering an experienced and professional service. They are committed to providing exceptional quality in both their landscaping and maintenance services in central southern England.
Their reputation has been established in all aspects of landscape and maintenance work encompassing schools and colleges, sports fields, LA’s, larger private gardens, hospitals, and retail, industrial and business parks.
They are looking for an enthusiastic Landscape Operative to join them on a full-time basis.
Working as part of a team under the direction of a Landscape Foreman undertaking hard and soft landscape projects for commercial clients.
The work is wide ranging covering ground tasks such as excavations, drainage, subbase together with other landscaping, fencing installations, tree and shrub planting, turfing, and seeding and the like.
Key Skills:
- Having experience of the landscape construction sector, ideally hard works with some soft experience being advantageous.
- Specialist experience in areas such as paving, fencing or play surfaces would be beneficial
- Problem solving and being able to overcome challenges on site
- From time to time need to use a wide range of power tools such as disk saws, drills etc. and to operate many different items of plant including mini excavators, dumpers, rollers
- Ideally hold CSCS and plant operator tickets such as NPORS/LANTRA/CPCS (but if not training will be provided)
- A full clean driving licence is essential, able to drive up to 7.5t and a trailer licence beneficial
General:
The Landscape Operative position is predominately about constructing a wide range of landscape features. The operative will be working within a team of 2 to 4 employees at any one time under the onsite direction and guidance of a Landscape Foreman as well as a Contract Manager.
The company works to a tight geographical area usually travelling under 60 minutes from the base although there may be exceptions for particular clients.
This is also a route for someone who is ambitious to join a progressive company and develop into a role with more responsibility.
If this Landscape Operative vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC4492
A permanent full-time gardener is required to maintain this mature 4 acre garden and grounds situated in a rural location about 10 miles from Winchester. The garden consists of borders, vegetable garden, lawns, mature shrubs, a wooded area as well as a river running through the grounds. In addition to maintaining the garden to a high standard there are a number of areas which the owners would like to develop further. Applicants should have proven craft gardening skills backed up by previous experience within a large private garden or estate. You should be familiar with the safe use and general maintenance of garden equipment including ride on mowers. You should also be willing to be involved in general handyman duties.
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mike Fuller on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Skilled Gardener - Alresord, Hampshire - EC4384
A skilled gardener is required to join a team working under the direction of the head gardener within this magnificent country estate in the midst of the Hampshire countryside. As well as carrying out general garden maintenance duties the person appointed will have special responsibility for the walled kitchen garden.
We seek applications from trained gardeners who have the passion and enthusiasm to develop their knowledge and skills and are able to produce high quality work with attention to detail. Previous experience of kitchen gardening is not essential, providing you are willing to learn.
If this position is of interest please apply or contact Mike Fuller on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk
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Nursery Assistant - ADV227 - Hortus Loci Ltd
We have exciting opportunities for dynamic and motivated team players!
We offer great career prospects for those looking for a rewarding challenge.
If you have the below, we want to hear from you:
- Some experience in the industry: whether wholesale nursery, landscaping, retail or gardening
- A strong desire to develop a career within a fast-growing business where opportunities are constantly arising due to the speed of expansion
- A flexible approach to working hours in a fast-paced environment
- A hard-working dynamic individual to enhance a thriving team
Company overview –
On our 17-acre site, near Hook in Hampshire, our job is to grow a selective range of the highest-quality herbaceous perennials and shrubs in a range of sizes plus sourcing trees and hedging across Europe. Our customers are predominantly high-profile landscape architects and the business is driven by shows and exhibitions. We are currently the largest supplier to The RHS and we supply all their shows with an emphasis on Chelsea Flower Show.
We are a new, fast paced and expanding company with a fun working environment.
As well as the wholesale nursery, we have a retail arm on site, The Plant Centre, which is extremely successful and growing continually. We are also in the process of establishing a tree nursery and landscaping and plating services.
Purpose –
Nursery Operations are responsible for ensuring all stock remains in excellent saleable condition throughout the nursery at all times. They’re relied upon to ensure the nursery is maintained to an excellent level of presentation and cleanliness. In a busy environment, it remains at our core to pick to meet the client’s specification and timelines. An eye for detail is essential whilst ensuring works are completed on time to guarantee the logistics team are able to load and dispatch as scheduled.
Key Duties –
Potting and growing plants to show standardPlant maintenance across the boardIrrigation and feeding, as requiredEnsure the nursery is maintained to excellent standards at all timesAssist with all show and wholesale pickingWillingness to muck-in with all team duties across the boardWeekend / Bank Holiday working as required during busy show season (March-June)
Benefits –
24 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysWork based pensionStaff discount
