Head Gardener
Ref - EC10765
An excellent opportunity has arisen on a private estate close to Haslemere in Surrey, for an experienced Senior or Head Gardener to manage two assistants and the 10-acre garden. This role would suit a qualified gardener with a well-rounded skill set and experience of managing garden staff or volunteers.
The mature 10-acre private garden is situated approximately 1.5-miles from Haslemere train station and comprises expansive lawns and a tennis court, large herbaceous borders, a wildlife pond and associated planting, a collection of rhododendron, azalea and camellia, and an impressive collection of mature native and exotic trees including a pinetum and surrounding woodland and paddocks. A greenhouse is used for plant propagation at times, though there is no kitchen garden on the property.
Applicants for this position should be willing and able to contribute to general estate tasks such as checking the property perimeter/boundaries for fallen trees, necessary repairs work to gates, fences and walls etc. as well as general estate tasks such as cutting logs for the fire (chainsaw operation), checking gutters and drainage. The ideal candidate will therefore be well-versed in private estate garden management at Senior/Head or Sole Gardener level and will be able to manage assistant gardeners with diplomacy and respect. Good plant knowledge/identification skills are essential and an academic horticultural qualification at level 3 or above is expected, as are chemical spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and a chainsaw licence (CS30/31) or similar. Good physical fitness is essential as this is a hands-on, full-time permanent position. The Head Gardener must be experienced in the safe operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery and must hold a full UK driving licence.
Applicants for this position should have experience in each of the above areas and must be flexible and helpful in their approach to private estate gardening. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 with a 1-hour lunch break. The position is offered with 20-days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays. Candidates will ideally live within commuting distance of the property as accommodation is not provided.
SALARY: £32,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Haslemere, Surrey
JOB No: EC10765
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Maintenance Gardener for Natural Swimming Ponds
Ref - D188
Maintenance Gardener for Natural Swimming Ponds required
Our client is the leading company in the construction of swimming ponds and natural swimming pools.
They offer a range of specialist services in the design, construction and maintenance of swimming ponds.
They are also members of the APL (Association of Professional Landscapers, www.landscaper.org.uk), and part of the Trustmark scheme (www.trustmark.org.uk).
They are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic maintenance operative to take a long-term role in the company, looking after the maintenance of swimming ponds.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in garden maintenance work. Knowledge of water plants and pond construction is an advantage. Prior knowledge of swimming pond construction and maintenance is not necessary.
Good organisational skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team, but also much of the work will be independent from others so it is essential to be self-driven and work effectively without supervision. This is an opportunity to get established and take a long-term role working on these innovative and high-profile projects, often working in stunning locations.
Most work is in the Home Counties, but stay-aways will be required, and a fair degree of travel will be involved.
Full manual driving licence essential and a van, phone and maintenance equipment will be provided. Professional appearance required.
Landscaping qualifications and CSCS card an advantage.
References will be required.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in garden maintenance
- Good organisational skills
- Self-driven
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem solving.
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Business Development Manager - Q151
Our Client has been established for over 20 years, and has been involved in commercial hard and 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. An opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.
Rationale:
Two positions available for Business Development Managers to join the sales team at one of the leading commercial landscape construction companies, to develop new relationships and maximise sales with existing customers and accounts.
2019 was a year of consolidation and subsequently significant improvement for them, so it's a great time to join.
As a Business Development Manager, you will be part of an enthusiastic and ambitious sales team who will support you in achieving your targets…and they will all help you celebrate hitting them too.
You'll be looking after a sales portfolio of existing clients and accounts so you get a head start rather than having to build your client base from scratch, and the commission you earn from your sales is uncapped.
This is a perfect role for someone with sales and/or account management experience in the landscape construction industry.
Job Description:
- Building relationships with new and existing customers
- Identifying new sales opportunities
- Promoting the company's range of services using phone, email and face to face meetings
- Account management and customer support for existing customers
- Smashing sales and growth targets
Key Skills:
The ideal candidate:
- Has significant experience in landscape construction sales, account management and business development
- Is enthusiastic, ambitious and wants to develop their sales career
- Knows about the landscape construction industry in detail
- Is a confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with new people in person and on the phone
- Likes to work at a fast pace in a busy environment
- Loves to celebrate success
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Landscape Construction Estimator - R022
Our Client has been established for over 20 years and has been involved in commercial hard and 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. An opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Construction Estimator to take responsibility for special commercial hard and soft landscaping projects, throughout the south east.
Rationale:
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated landscaping estimator?
Our client is looking for dynamic people to review incoming enquiries, prepare, process and submit tenders for commercial landscape contracts.
They are one of the leading commercial landscaping contractors, specialising in all aspects of soft and hard landscaping and grounds maintenance. As part of their continued growth plans they are now looking to recruit competent and motivated individuals to join their team of Estimators.
They are looking for people who can bring expertise and experience to demonstrate to them how they can further improve their business.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on their own initiative and organise themselves to deliver an effective service delivery including:
- Analysing clients BOQs and technical specifications
- Extracting information from tender drawings including taking off quantities both manually and using IT software
- Compiling bills of quantities
- Collating quotations to calculate materials, equipment and labour costs
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Utilising several computing packages and online tendering portals
- Preparing and submitting compliant tenders to meet required deadlines
- Liaising with other parts of the business to assist in the handover of projects
- Following up on tender submissions, monitoring and updating the tender index and compiling reports for senior management
Key Skills:
- Good awareness of tendering and the estimating process
- A high level of IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Excel
- Excellent numerical skills
- Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
- Able to demonstrate professional communications at all levels
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- In return for this, you will be working in a professional environment, joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.
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Sole Gardener - EC6823 - This position has now been filled
An idyllic vacancy has arisen for an experienced and skilled Sole Gardener to take ownership of a stunning Luytens style garden near Windlesham in Surrey. This position would suit an energetic and knowledgeable plants person with a creative eye.
The 3.5-acre garden comprises expansive areas of lawn which back directly onto a golf course, giving a delightful backdrop to the garden. Two long beds are located in the main lawn: one herbaceous and one containing primarily azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. There are additional beds bordering the house which are planted out each Spring. A large patio area with a sunken pond stocked with Coy and water plants. Climber plants such as roses, wisteria, jasmine and ivy are planted all around the house and require appropriate species-specific pruning and maintenance. A glasshouse is used for plant propagation and growing and will require management by the successful applicant. The garden also contains a cutting flower area and fruit trees; apples, pear, plum and damson.
The Sole Gardener will play a key role in the ongoing development of the gardens, alongside the owners. General duties will include all aspects of seasonal garden care and ornamental horticulture as well as lawn maintenance, operation and basic maintenance of garden machinery, pruning of the above species and any other horticultural duties that may arise. There is considerable scope for development of the garden and the owners are open to new ideas. As such, applicants should have a keen eye for basic design and associated plant use.
The ideal candidate for this role will be knowledgeable and experienced at Skilled/Sole/Senior level and will preferably hold academic horticultural qualifications at Level 3 or above. Demonstrable skill and experience in pruning is essential, as is excellent knowledge of garden management, good time management skills and excellent attention to detail. Applicants must be loyal and be trustworthy, self-motivated and interested in assisting with ongoing development of the garden through discussions with the owner, who takes an active interest in the garden. Some flexibility in hours will be considered but will be based around 08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday.
SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
LOCATION: Windlesham, Surrey
JOB No: EC6823
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Garden Sundries Assistant Supervisor
Ref - S753
A large family run award winning garden centre is currently seeking a Sundries Assistant Supervisor to join the team. This role offers a challenging opportunity where you will provide a high standard of retailing, presentation and displays.
Are you passionate about customer service?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Are you proud to deliver exceptional retailing standards?
Key points
- To assist the supervisor in the running of the shop floor department
- To merchandise products on the shop floor to a high standard
- Ensuring products are correctly priced and displayed
- Serving and dealing with customer enquiries
- Assisting in other parts of the business as required
Must haves
- Merchandising and retail experience
- Good communication skills with a focus on customer service
- Able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative
- A flexible approach to all tasks
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Maintenance Gardener - A609
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.
SALARY: Circa £22,464 + overtime and travel expenses.
LOCATION: Woking, Surrey
JOB No: A609
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Sole Gardener - Live In - EC5156 - This position has now been filled
A Sole gardener is sought after for an award-winning beautiful private garden in rural Surrey. The owners have carried out extensive work on the gardens over recent years and are now looking to recruit an experienced gardener/horticulturalist with the skills and knowledge to maintain the gardens to a high horticultural standard.
The grounds which are approximately 5 acres consist of a small woodland and paddock plus about 2 acres of formal garden. There is a large walled garden with pond as well as a tennis court, orchard, fruit cages, kitchen garden, lawns and terrace, swimming pool plus two greenhouses; a large Victorian glasshouse and a newly purchased glasshouse. There are a number of herbaceous borders and shrubberies and the gardens are maintained organically.
The successful candidate will work closely with the owners and will have good all-round craft gardening skills coupled with excellent plant knowledge to manage the gardens. Applicants should ideally have a minimum level 2 horticultural qualification, a good understanding of organic methods and previous experience working on private estates. Experience growing fruit and vegetables would be an advantage and he / she should be familiar with the safe use and routine maintenance of most types of garden machinery.
There is a small newly refurbished 2-bedroom cottage available if required which has lovely views to the North Downs as well as its own small garden. Due to its size, the property would probably only be suitable for a single person or couple without children.
The location of the property is rural therefore it is essential that candidates have a full driving licence and have their own transport.
SALARY: £25,000-£28,000 depending on experience
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC5156
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Soft Landscape Construction Operative - L836
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 an enthusiastic Landscape Operative for a variety of soft landscape construction projects.
Rationale:
To ensure landscaping projects are installed to a high standard, meeting project deadlines.
Job Description:
- Wear correct PPE
- Implement safe offload of deliveries
- Make Foreman aware of any damaged stock/trees/plants
- Carry out landscaping works to a satisfactory standard
- Take proper care of company property, tools, vehicles and equipment
- Report any site issues or queries to your Foreman
Key Skills:
- Previous experience within the landscape construction industry.
- CSCS card
- Full UK driving licence
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Gardener - Live Out - EC7748 - This position has now been filled.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic hands-on gardener to assist in the continuing maintenance and restoration of a beautiful English landscape garden in Surrey.
Our client is Grade 1 eighteenth century landscape garden of great importance. The garden is set in a wooded valley and covers 158 acres with a serpentine lake, a Chinese bridge, a walled garden, vineyard, ruined abbey, a Turkish tent and a remarkable grotto. The restoration of the garden began in the 1980’s with the aim to restore this “living work of art” and now is enjoyed by the public.
As a hands-on Gardener, you’ll assist in making sure that the garden and surroundings are maintained to a high standard. You’ll become driven, passionate and knowledgeable about the varied plants within the garden and its significant position within history. This role will include a range of practical horticultural tasks to develop, enhance and conserve the garden and contribute to the delivery of projects. You'll be helping with hard and soft landscaping and general maintenance of the garden, such as mulching, pruning, leaf clearing and weeding. You’ll support with the planting and maintenance of vegetables, vines, annuals, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
As a member of the team you’ll also support garden volunteers/students and help them to make the most of their time here. You’ll be expected to interact with the public on a daily basis, answering questions and passing the time of day. Helping out with gardening workshops, tours and the setting up/take down of events when needed.
The ideal candidate will have good plant knowledge and have a minimum of 3 years practical experience, ideally on a historic garden. A horticultural qualification is beneficial but not essential, and spray certificates (PA1/PA6) and chainsaw certificates would be an advantage. Candidates must be presentable, positive in their approach and comfortable with participating in garden activities, events and interaction with visitors. Candidates should be aware of the physical nature of the position, and of the requirement to work in all weather conditions. This post also requires the use of garden machinery and may involve some working at heights.
SALARY: £18,750
LOCATION: Surrey
JOB No: EC7748
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