Plant Sales Supervisor - K581
Our client has one of the largest selection of Trees, Climbers, Conifers, Shrubs, Hedging and Topiary in the South of England, stocking a huge selection of plants in a variety of sizes, some unusual and very large specimens with supplies to both retail and wholesale customers. They are currently seeking a Plant Sales Supervisor to support the Nursery Manager in leading the Retail/Wholesale sales team.
Do you have a good knowledge of trees & shrubs?
Can you take on a good level of responsibility and enjoy a challenge?
Are you sales orientated and keen to drive the business forward?
Key points
- Ensuring the nursery is well stocked and moving of plants as necessary
- Development of both retail & wholesale contacts
- Regular updates via website and social media
- Key holder duties opening and closing the nursery
- Providing a high level of customer sales & service
Must haves
- A good level of horticulture knowledge
- Possess a confident and enthusiastic personality
- Be a great team player and leader with a positive approach
- Some form of horticulture qualification and ideally good IT skills
If this Plant Sales Supervisor vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Plant Reception Coordinator - ADV267 - Please respond direct to the advertiser
Plant Reception Coordinator - required
Scientist /Senior Scientist
Royal Horticultural Society – Science & Collections
Scientist £26,498 – Senior Scientist £30,914
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey
(or RHS Bridgewater, Harlow Carr or Hyde Hall) by negotiation
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
The threats from pests and diseases are a major concern to the UK, and to the nation’s gardeners in particular. Plant health in gardens is one of the four themes in the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) science strategy (https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/pdf/rhs-science-strategy-2015-2019) and the Society had recently reviewed its plant health policies and procedures. As part of the review the RHS has decided to significantly invest in this area including funding the position of Plant Reception Coordinator.
This role will develop, implement and oversee a programme of activities to improve plant health practice in the RHS, and to provide authoritative and up-to-date advice and information to RHS members and the general public.
Depending on the knowledge, skills and experience recruitment will either be at the Scientist or Senior Scientist grade. A degree in a relevant biological subject, plus a higher degree or horticultural experience is required. Knowledge of horticultural practices, plant pest and disease diagnosis and management, and plant health regulation and certification is required. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate to scientists and the public, and will be able to work effectively as part of a team and using their own initiative.
For further information about the role please contact Gerard Clover, Head of Plant Health: gerardclover@rhs.org.uk
For a full job description and person specification please visit our website via the link and apply online.
All applications should be received by 4pm, on the closing date which is 15th September 2019.
Sole Gardener - Live Out - EC7048 - This position has now been filled
Sole Gardener required
An experienced multi-skilled estate gardener is required to maintain and develop a beautiful private garden near Guildford in Surrey, on behalf of a welcoming and appreciative family. Applications are sought from qualified professionals with experience of managing private estate gardens autonomously, to a high standard. A generous salary and pension contributions are offered in return for commitment to the garden, attention to detail and a positive friendly character.
The stunning 15th century rurally located property overlooks a large lake and is backed by mature woodland and open grassland. With a view over the Surrey Hills, the three-acre formal garden comprise expansive lawns, formal and mixed herbaceous beds/borders, wildflower slopes, shrubberies, fruit trees, yew and box topiary, climbing roses, hedges, mature specimen trees, as well as a sun garden, swimming pool and a tennis court.
The ideal candidate will be academically qualified to Level 2 (or above) with at least five years’ experience of managing private estate gardens as a Sole or Skilled Gardener and/or equivalent relevant experience. Applicants should be physically fit hands-on gardeners with experience of managing small garden budgets and their own time efficiently. Competence in the operation and basic maintenance of a wide range of garden machinery is essential, as is good plant knowledge and that of seasonal garden management. Applicants should have experience with plant propagation, correct species-specific pruning techniques (wisteria, roses, young trees etc.), identification and treatment of plant pests and diseases, lawn care (scarifying, aerating, seeding, weed/feed application etc.), as well as an ability and willingness to carry out other associated estate duties as they arise. Spray certificates (PA1/6) Chainsaw license (CS30/31) are desirable but not essential. The Sole Gardener will be responsible for ensuring the security arrangements for garden buildings and stores are observed at all times.
Candidates with an open, positive approach to estate gardening are sought, as there will be some additional, relatively infrequent duties required of the successful candidate to ensure the smooth running of the estate. Such duties may include preparing the garden/grounds for spring and winter, i.e. storage and treatment of garden furniture and equipment, the moving of furniture for events as necessary, basic maintenance/cleaning of guttering, outdoor buildings, lighting etc., restocking of the log store and baskets in the house when necessary, taking out bins for collection, visits to the local refuse centre when required. The Sole Gardener will also be responsible for basic regular pool maintenance, i.e. checking the ph. levels, backwashing etc. The successful applicants will need to be comfortable around the family dog and be willing to help with hens. Candidates must be willing and able to source contractors on an ad-hoc basis, when necessary, for projects such as larger clearances, tree work, larger fencing projects, water storage systems etc. The property owner will work directly with the successful candidate with a view to purchasing additional tools and machinery that is deemed necessary to fulfil the job role efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming family of five (and a housekeeper) on their stunning private estate on a full-time permanent basis. A flexible, positive and helpful attitude is desired as is a conscientious, pro-active, hardworking and reliable approach. Good communication skills are key as the Sole Gardener will be happy to take general direction at times from either principal in relation to the overall vision for the garden. Applicants should be able to liaise with contractors as needed, and most of all, be loyal and honest at all times in order to maintain the happy working environment which is so important to the property owners.
Working hours will comprise 40-hours per week; Monday – Friday (approx. 8am start), with no weekend working unless specifically required. Holiday entitlement includes 28-days (including Bank Holidays). A full UK driving licence and your own transport is required for this role as the property is located rurally.
SALARY: £27,000 - £30,000 DOE
LOCATION: Bramley, Surrey
JOB No: EC7048
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Landscape Leader - ADV266 - Please respond direct to the advertiser
Landscape Leader Required
This established company builds gardens for designers and discerning homeowners. We regularly build show gardens at RHS shows. This position is a key role in the company to fulfil these exciting projects and to be part of our growth plan.
Description
The Landscape Leader will carry out tasks associated with creating garden improvements.
Main Duties
The main duty will be to complete garden works according to the allocated budgets, to required finishes and to achieve customer satisfaction. To manage assistants/contractors, to make best use of time and materials and other resources. Protect and promote the assets of the Company. The work is to make decisions about how and when work is carried out, who will do it and how. This is a working foreman role. You need to know what to do, be able to direct and motivate others while doing your own work and confident to manage the ordering of materials. Tools and vehicle will be provided. You need to be able to make good judgements about the factors that influence the success of the work. (weather, skills, time, customer expectations, professional standards)
Role and Responsibilities
- Mark out, dig and prepare bases for paving and driveways in compacted type one or concrete. Lay paving, blocks and stone using mortar. Build walls, free standing and retaining. Brick and block/render.
- Set out and erect fencing, fix trellis, build pergolas, build sheds, fix edging, lay decking.
- To identify and use tools appropriate to the task, direct other operatives in their duties. Undertake to use PPE at all times when carrying out any hazardous activities. Prepare a risk assessment of any activities which are deemed to be hazardous and present to the Proprietor.
- Ensure all operatives keep the site clean and tidy, control the use of materials and their storage to ensure the efficiency of the work operations and the safety of anyone in the work area.
- Be the person responsible for health and safety, first aid and recording accidents.
- Fill out a time record for each contract. Record any and all materials that were used in any contract as recorded in the contract document. Compile other operatives’ timesheets into the contract record.
- Fill out a personal timesheet daily with details of operations undertaken, location, materials used and total time.
- To oversee ordering and delivery of materials, check for damage, unload with due care, check all items correspond with paperwork, identify a suitable safe and secure storage area. Inform the proprietor of any anomaly. Check stocks of materials are sufficient for any given contract and ensure work does not stop from lack of materials.
- Advise the proprietor if there is a need to vary the contract. If the customer requests to change the scope of the work, to add more work or if he believes there is a need to vary the agreed work.
- Other actions that will be required: Setting out, operating tools, counting, measuring, digging, cutting, nailing, fixing, laying, building, rendering, erecting, planting, levelling, drainage and any other task that may be required in the renovation, or creation of landscape elements. All finishes shall be to recognised standards and specifications.
Measurables (KPI)
- Achieve customer satisfaction.
- Complete work within time targets and with few defects.
- All contracted work paid.
- All extra work invoiced and paid.
- Staff retention and training.
Measurement of the work will be according to customer surveys, photos, on site review and timesheet targets. A bonus scheme applies to this role and is paid quarterly according to these criteria.
To apply please forward your CV by email to office@xardin.garden
Website - Xardin.Garden
Sole Gardener - Live In/Live Out - EC7537 This position has now been filled
Sole Gardener Required
An enthusiastic and driven experienced gardener is sought after to manage 9 acres of glorious gardens within a 17-acre estate in East Surrey.
The gardens were designed and developed by a recognised garden designer and comprises of lawn areas, mixed roses and perennial gardens along with extensive borders, orchard, mature hedges and climbers. Other areas include ponds, woodland borders, a greenhouse, tennis courts and swimming pool.
The role is essentially a sole position which entails working independently to manage and maintain the gardens. Currently there is a part time gardener and they can provide additional support when required. Therefore, good communication skills are essential as is the ability to be proactive, organised and plan and prioritise your workloads.
Successful applicants will hold a minimum RHS Level 2 or equivalent qualification in horticulture combined with previous professional experience as a Senior Gardener on a large private garden. In addition, you will need to have excellent horticultural knowledge in plant identification, pest and disease identification, pruning techniques and plant care. Other requirements are exceptional attention to detail, enthusiasm and willingness to be creative whilst working to consistently high standards in gardening practices and tidiness. PA1/PA6 spray certificates is desirable but not essential and the ability to operate a wide range of garden machinery is required for the role.
A 2-bedroom cottage is available for the successful candidate if required. Council tax will be covered by the owners whilst all other bills will be the tenant’s responsibility.
SALARY: £25,000- £30,000 Depending on experience
LOCATION: East Surrey
JOB No: EC7537
If this Sole Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Maintenance Gardener - Live Out - A608 - This position has now been filled
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Gardener to join a very well-respected award-winning company on a permanent basis. The company has been responsible for numerous very high-profile projects and sites for many years and are now looking to add to the team on one such site near Woking, Surrey. The company are offering an hourly rate of £10.80 with time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. A free bus from Woking station and Datchet is offered to employees, if required, to the site in question.
The high-profile commercial site comprises primarily of lawn and hedges, with some beds/borders and young to mature trees. The job role will involve mowing, weeding, hedge cutting, spraying and using a range of garden machinery.
The following will be expected of the successful candidate:
- Routine maintenance of the site to a high standard, alongside the existing team.
- Working to contractual procedures to ensure compliance with maintenance guidelines.
- Demonstrate a high level of detail and motivation with a strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
Applicants must possess the following:
- Basic horticultural knowledge including the ability to visually identify weeds.
- Excellent practical skills in all areas of garden maintenance including the use of petrol-powered garden machinery.
- Good physical fitness and an ability to follow instruction where necessary.
- A CSCS Card and PA1/PA6 spraying licence are desirable, though training can be provided if necessary.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most respected and established firms in their field on a full-time permanent basis. Candidates must prove eligibility to work in the UK. Strict security checks will be undertaken prior to employment.
If this Maintenance Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Landscape Foreman - R020 - This position has now been filled
Landscape Foreman Required
Our Client has been established for over 20 years and have been involved in commercial soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas. The business has had a change of ownership in the last two years and a new CEO recently. They are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Landscape Foreman for a variety of soft landscape construction projects.
Job Description:
| Team supervision | Ensure team are on site on time, breaks are monitored, uniform and PPE are worn correctly and site is left in a good state each day in a safe and secure location. |
| Reporting absence | To lead on compliance with absence reporting procedure, ensuring team communicate and absence is recorded correctly. |
| Health and Safety | Ensure all Health and Safety criteria onsite is met. Report any issues to the Contracts manager and ensure reporting mechanisms are used. |
| Supervision of deliveries | Oversee onsite deliveries. Ensure any issues are communicated ahead of time. To oversee safe delivery and off load of all deliveries. All materials are to be checked upon delivery. No operatives or foreman are to enter the delivery vehicle. Check the quality of stock, any defective/damaged stock i.e. twisted/broken trees are to be rejected. Inform your contracts manager immediately before delivery leaves. |
| Site issues/queries | Ensure all issues/queries are reported to your Contracts Manager and the office immediately so they can be dealt with, with quality management in mind. |
| Care of company property | Ensure all company property is looked after. Carry out daily pre-start checks to each tool that has an engine. Ensure that ALL tools and equipment are cleaned twice per month thoroughly and after each use. Vehicles are to be left clean inside at all times and washed weekly. If medical kit is used, inform the office once supplies are running low. Ensure there is always enough eye wash for two people for both eyes at all times. All tools and equipment to be stored safely and returned to the van each day. Any maintenance required should be carried out as required. |
| Daily updates | Keep lines of communication open with your Supervisor and Manager. Ensure reporting and emails are checked/completed daily. |
| Works evidence | Before and after images are to be taken each day of the works carried out by yourself and your operatives (no exceptions). To be sent to your office Contracts Administrator (email and contact number will be provided) |
| Training | It will be your responsibility to ensure that you and your team are working to the required standard. These standards and training methods will be monitored by your Contracts Manager and senior management and will form part of your PDR review. |
| Site responsibilities | You will be responsible for direct conversations with the site manager. Each morning you need to carry out a ten-minute daily risk assessment. Ensure all paperwork is logged/retained correctly. |
| Near miss & Accident reports | You will be responsible for informing your Supervisor/Manager and the office if you or anyone within your team encounter a near miss.
Near miss/accident reports are to be completed in full and submitted to the office for record and to allow the safety manager to advise of any control measures required.
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| RAMS & Toolbox Talk signatures | At the start of each job you will be required to carry out a toolbox talk (TBT) for each task on site you are likely to carry out (provided inside the RAMS folder) These are to be read to your operatives and signed by each member. Any new operative on site MUST carry out a TBT.
You will be required to ensure your operatives read, understand then sign the risk assessment and method statement pack given to you on the first day of a new site. |
| Quality Management | Assist your contracts manager to monitor and record quality control measures during project completion from start to finish. Ensure you keep good communication with your manager. Issue resolution and improvements to be communicated and recorded. |
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a Foreman or Team Leader within the landscape construction industry.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and execute work efficiently.
- Good leadership skills are also important as are good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- Good horticultural and plant knowledge.
- Good practical and machinery skills
Driving licence and CSCS card are essential requirements.
If this Landscape Foreman vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
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Landscape Supervisor - R019
Landscape Supervisor required
Our Client has been established for over 20 years and have been involved in commercial soft landscaping right across the South East, spanning as far north as Peterborough and as far west as Bristol. They have completed landscape schemes for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools and academies, business and retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as involvement in ecologically sensitive areas.
The business has had a change of ownership in the last two years and a new CEO recently. They are currently looking for a motivated and skilled Landscape Supervisor for a variety of soft landscape construction projects.
Rationale:
The Landscape Supervisor provides on the ground management and support to the team leaders within their region and gives direct management support to the Contracts Manager.
The role is a mix of on the ground hands on leadership and mobile site level management. The Supervisor must be competent in communicating both verbally and in writing with our client’s site management and our own in house administrative support. A strong knowledge of good landscape practice will be essential, preferably supported by a qualification or a willingness to obtain one.
As the “right hand man” to the areas Contracts Manager you will be expected to oversee the more complicated projects and/or a number of projects at a time including attending H&S and production meetings with the on site management, troubleshooting and assisting the manager with general tasks such as take-off’s, site measures and client liaison.
This Role will also require you to physically work on sites as requested and lead teams to achieve deadlines and quality standards.
In short this an intermediate Management role between the Contracts Manager and the other team leaders within the region.
Job Description:
- Helping to implement and achieve targets
- Trouble shooting on site issues
- Be a leader in implementing Good Health and Safety practice
- Assisting the Contracts Manager with programming and planning works and labour
- Improving on site quality control, including snagging
- Dealing with material call offs for projects within your control
- Quality control of both deliveries and general work standards
- Provide clear communication to the site teams of their duties
- Communicate with our client’s site teams including attending meetings if required.
- Provide the CM and estimating with drawing take-offs
- Ensure the correct work methods are being adhered too
- Provide advice on and assist with the ordering delivery and returns of the correct tools and plant to carry out our works.
- Assist in the implementation of training and progression among the team leaders and operatives.
Key Skills:
- Previous supervisory experience within the landscape construction industry.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and execute work efficiently.
- Good leadership skills are also important as are good organisational skills and an eye for detail.
- Good horticultural and plant knowledge.
Driving licence and CSCS card are essential requirements.
SSSTS certificate highly desirable.
If this Landscape Supervisor vacancy is of interest please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
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Assistant Gardener - Live Out - EC7368 - This position has now been filled
An attractive new vacancy has arisen for an experienced Assistant Gardener to join a small team on a private estate close to Reigate, Surrey. The Head Gardener, under whom the successful candidate will work, has managed in the garden for the past 30-years and is keen to develop the skills and knowledge of the team on an ongoing basis. This role would suit an experienced gardener with good physical fitness and a positive friendly character.
The garden encompasses approximately 5-acres with a portion being a woodland garden, and contains mainly ornamental and woodland plants along with other areas of semi-formal herbaceous borders around the house. The remaining areas comprise a small kitchen garden, woodland paths with rhododendrons and azalea, a greenhouse, open lawn, pond and mature specimen trees.
The ideal candidate will hold an academic horticultural qualification combined with hands-on experience in a similar role on a private estate garden setting. Applicants must be happy to work outdoors all year round in a garden where flexibility and a common sense approach are required. Applicants should enjoy working in a small team, be hardworking, reliable and comfortable/competent with the safe and efficient operation of garden machinery. A full driving licence is essential for the commute to and from work as the estate is located rurally.
Hours of work are anticipated to be 40-hours per week with salary dependant on experience. There is no accommodation provided with this role, so applicants will ideally live within 45-minutes’ commute of the property, currently.
LOCATION: Nr. Reigate, Surrey
SALARY: Circa £25,000 DOE
JOB No: EC7368
If this Assistant Gardener vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Read on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk.
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Maintenance Gardener - A607 - This position has now been filled
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Gardener to join a very well-respected award-winning company on a permanent basis. The company has been responsible for numerous very high-profile projects and sites for many years and are now looking to add to the team on one such site near Woking, Surrey. The company are offering an hourly rate of £10.80 with time and a half on Saturdays, and double time on Sundays. A free bus from Woking station and Datchet is offered to employees, if required, to the site in question.
The high-profile commercial site comprises primarily of lawn and hedges, with some beds/borders and young to mature trees. The job role will involve mowing, weeding, hedge cutting, spraying and using a range of garden machinery.
The following will be expected of the successful candidate:
- Routine maintenance of the site to a high standard, alongside the existing team.
- Working to contractual procedures to ensure compliance with maintenance guidelines.
- Demonstrate a high level of detail and motivation with a strong work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team.
Applicants must possess the following:
- Basic horticultural knowledge including the ability to visually identify weeds.
- Excellent practical skills in all areas of garden maintenance including the use of petrol-powered garden machinery.
- Good physical fitness and an ability to follow instruction where necessary.
- A CSCS Card and PA1/PA6 spraying licence are desirable, though training can be provided if necessary.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most respected and established firms in their field on a full-time permanent basis. Candidates must prove eligibility to work in the UK. Strict security checks will be undertaken prior to employment.
If this Maintenance 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 Maintenance 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 Maintenance Gardener vacancy will have been unsuccessful.