Plantarea Manager - C170 - This position has now been filled
Plantarea Manager required
Our client has a well-established Plant Centre stocking the very best quality plants and horticultural products that come with an affordable price for complete customer satisfaction. 80% of the plants stocked are grown on their nursery, everything from small to large, very young plants to fully grown specimens. They are currently seeking a dedicated plants person to manage the outside plants department.
Do you enjoy holding a good level of responsibility for all daily duties?
Do you have a passion for horticulture and enjoy providing excellent customer sales & service?
Can you maintain high standards of plant care?
Key points
- Presentation and displays of a wide range of top-quality plants
- Liaising with the nursery manager for product availability
- Leading and supervising a team of staff
- Providing excellent customer sales and service
- Stock control and maximising sales opportunities through themed displays
Must haves
- Good team leadership skills
- Excellent plant and product knowledge
- Attention to detail with a willing and flexible approach
- A passion to provide excellent customer sales & service
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Garden Centre Manager - K269
Our client has a small group of garden centres each with their own identity selling a wide range of plants, garden sundries, leisure goods and with a popular café. They pride themselves on not only offering a vast range of products but have a well-trained team of staff offering excellent customer sales and service.
Would you enjoy the challenge of working for an independent garden centre holding a good level of autonomy?
Are you a good leader of people able to inspire the team with an enthusiastic approach?
Do you have a background in garden centre retailing and keen to progress in your career?
Key points
- To manage daily operations and ensure a high level of customer sales and service
- To manage an effective budget for the site
- To ensure high standards of merchandising and displays
- To actively develop the team’s skills and knowledge
- To work to the companies agreed targets and objectives
Must haves
- Excellent communication skills with good attention to detail
- An enthusiastic and positive approach
- A background in garden centre retailing or similar environment
- Able to promote good team spirit to deliver excellent customer sales & service
- Able to drive performance maximising sales potential
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Garden Centre Manager 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 Garden Centre Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Team Leader – Outdoor Plants – A654 - This position has been filled
Our client has developed a highly successful Garden Centre and are proud to have been selling plants since 1876. Their team have a real passion for the products they sell and are dedicated to providing high standards of retailing. An exciting opportunity exists to join the team as Team Leader for Outside Plants.
Can you provide high standards of service and housekeeping?
Do you have a real passion for Horticulture and keen to progress in your career?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Key points
- To ensure the team delivers the highest standards of visual merchandising & presentation
- Proactively sell products and promote link sales
- To assist the manager with stock replenishment where necessary
- To assist the HR manager with appraisals and team reflection
- Delivering a high level of customer sales and service
Must haves
- Good experience of managing a team
- Be practically minded with a strong work ethic
- Good horticultural knowledge with passion to provide a first-class service
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
If this Team Leader – Outdoor Plants vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Team Leader – Outdoor Plants 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 Team Leader – Outdoor Plants vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Plantarea Expert - J398 - this position has been filled
Plantarea Expert required
Our client has as award-winning Garden Centre renowned for their vast and comprehensive range of plants throughout the year along with a superb range of planted containers and hanging baskets. They have a unique and exciting opportunity for a dedicated plants person to join the team working in all areas of the outside plants department.
Do you have a passion for Horticulture?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Do you enjoy presenting stock to high standards of retailing?
Key points
- Merchandising and displays of a wide range of plant stock
- Providing a good level of customer sales and service
- Supporting the department manager in maintaining professional standards
- Stock control with good attention to detail in all tasks
Must haves
- Good horticultural knowledge ideally with some retail experience
- Good team leadership skills and a willingness to learn
- Excellent customer sales and service skills
- Some form of Horticultural qualification
If this Plantarea Expert vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Expert 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 Plantarea Expert vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Landscaper - L355
Are you an experienced Landscaper?
Are you based within commuting distance of north-west Kent?
Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in the construction of stunning outdoor living and cooking areas for high-end clients?
Key points
To deliver quality outdoor living projects using both hard and soft landscape construction techniques. To act as a key interface on site with colleagues based in Head Office to ensure service excellence at all times.
Must haves
- Previous landscaping experience, covering both hard and soft landscape construction.
- Effective planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, particularly site colleagues and key office staff.
- Be self-motivated, positive and passionate about your work at all times.
- Display excellent, verbal communication skills.
- Team player, ready to help colleagues at all times to promote a positive working environment.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure high accuracy levels.
- Flexible with regards working hours, particularly during peak periods.
- Interest in continuous personal development.
- Full driving licence and own transport to and from work.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous bricklaying experience.
- Job related qualifications.
- Experience of installing outdoor kitchens and outdoor living spaces.
- Carpentry experience.
Salary will be dependent on experience and skill level £25k - £30k, which is full time PAYE.
If this Landscape vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com.
To view more Landscape jobs, click Landscape.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscaper 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 Landscape vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Plantarea Manager - F214 - This position has been filled
Our client has a well-established plant orientated garden centre stocking the very best quality plants and products that come with an affordable price for complete customer satisfaction. Stocking a huge range of plants from small to large, very young plants to fully grown specimens. They are currently seeking a dedicated plants person to manage the outside plants department.
Would you enjoy working for a plant focused garden centre?
Do you have a passion for horticulture?
Can you provide excellent customer sales & service?
Key points
- Presentation and displays of all plant stock
- Ordering stock through the nursery and liaising with the nursery manager
- Providing excellent customer sales and service to include planting ideas
- Ensuring the department is well stocked and professionally presented at all times
- Staff supervision and working in other areas of the business as and when required
Must haves
- A good working knowledge of a wide range of plants
- The ability to maintain high standards across the department
- Be highly motivated and keen to deliver excellent customer service
- To be highly motivated with a flexible approach to all tasks
If this Plantarea Manager vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Pauline Thomas on 01233 732767 or pauline@horticruitment.com.
To view more garden centre jobs, click Retail.
To apply for a position with horticruitment you will need to complete a candidate registration form, please see Candidate Registration.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Plantarea Manager 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 Plantarea Manager vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Landscaper - North West Kent - L355
Are you an experienced Landscaper?
Are you based within commuting distance of north-west Kent?
Would you like to work for an established company who specialise in the construction of stunning outdoor living and cooking areas for high-end clients?
Key points
To deliver quality outdoor living projects using both hard and soft landscape construction techniques. To act as a key interface on site with colleagues based in Head Office to ensure service excellence at all times.
Must haves
- Previous landscaping experience, covering both hard and soft landscape construction.
- Effective planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, particularly site colleagues and key office staff.
- Be self-motivated, positive and passionate about your work at all times.
- Display excellent, verbal communication skills.
- Team player, ready to help colleagues at all times to promote a positive working environment.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure high accuracy levels.
- Flexible with regards working hours, particularly during peak periods.
- Interest in continuous personal development.
- Full driving licence and own transport to and from work.
Desirable Requirements
- Previous bricklaying experience.
- Job related qualifications.
- Experience of installing outdoor kitchens and outdoor living spaces.
- Carpentry experience.
Salary will be dependent on experience, with the current bands being £20k - £25k for a Junior Landscaper and £25k - £30k for a Senior Landscaper.
If this position is of interest, please apply or contact Mark Bolam on 01233 732767 or markbolam@horticruitment.com
To view more 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.
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in this Landscaper 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 Landscape vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
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.
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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.