TRAINEE HORTICULTURIST

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring horticulturist to join our established garden management company and become part of our friendly team of qualified and experienced horticulturists. As Trainee Horticulturist you will assist with the maintenance and development on a selection of outstanding client gardens and commercial grounds within the Essex countryside. We have two yard locations based in Essex: Danbury, Chelmsford & Great Bardfield, Braintree, our horticultural teams work on location in and around these areas.

 

It has always been important to the company that we invest in the skills of our people, with professional development at the core. We will work with you to reach your full potential and we will provide you with the guidance, training and support you will need to perform at your best within your role. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within horticulture and build upon your horticultural knowledge, skills and practical experience to a high level.

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About you

The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in plants, gardening and horticulture, a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and enjoys working outdoors in all weathers. It is important that you bring a proactive and flexible approach to the role, and you are team driven with a strong work ethic. A horticultural qualification or horticultural experience would be preferred.

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We are able to offer a competitive salary for the right candidate, dependent upon experience and qualifications.

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Your day-to-day duties and responsibilities as a Trainee Horticulturist will include:

• General maintenance and presentation of gardens and grounds

• Assisting with lawn care and soft landscaping

• Maintaining plant beds and borders: planting, mulching, pruning, cultivation, watering and weed control

• Assisting with carrying and moving plants, tools, equipment and heavy loads

• Learning how to safely use a range of equipment and machinery for: strimming, mowing, leaf blowing, hedge cutting and tree works

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Candidate knowledge/skills/experience/qualities:

• Basic knowledge of plants and horticulture techniques

• Prior gardening experience - preferred

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Cooperative and enthusiastic nature

• Confident communicating with clients and assisting with queries

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

• Attention to detail and pride in work

• Maintains a high standard of work

• Conscientious, organised and with good time management

• Keen to develop in their role and undertake training

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Salary:

From £24,382 per annum

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Department:

Horticulture

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Work Location:

Based at one location - Danbury or Great Bardfield

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Job Type:

Full-time - permanent role

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Schedule:

  • 45hours/week - day shift

  • Monday to Friday

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Work environment:

Outdoors - all weathers

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Uniform:

A company work uniform is provided - including PPE

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Licence/Certification:

   • Horticultural qualification preferred

   • A full clean driving licence - a company van is provided to travel to clients' gardens

 

Employee Benefits:

• Training and career development

• Paid break

• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays pro rata

• Company contributed pension

• Overtime rate

• Bonus scheme

• Staff discount

• Company events

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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please email your CV, along with a covering letter to Benjamin Flack - ben@countygardenmanagement.co.uk (please include your preferred work location: Danbury or Great Bardfield).