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Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about horticulture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established and respected seed business, supporting buying and product decisions at the heart of the company. Working closely with the Horticultural Director, you'll play a key role in sourcing products, supporting seasonal planning, and helping bring new varieties to market. About You Highly organised with strong attention to detail Confident communicator with a methodical, structured approach Strong IT skills, including Excel and database systems Able to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands Passion for horticulture and gardening Additionally, you may have: Horticultural knowledge and an interest in seed or plant production A confident telephone manner and ability to support customer queries Strong writing skills for product or catalogue content Ability to work independently when required Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally Experience in buying or procurement is beneficial, but not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn. The Role As Assistant Buyer, you'll support the Horticultural Director in sourcing seeds and horticultural products from global suppliers, ensuring smooth procurement and alignment with seasonal and commercial plans. You will: Assist with sourcing seeds and horticultural products Prepare reports to support forecasting and supplier negotiations Place and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery Monitor shipments and manage required documentation (including APHA) Coordinate logistics with carriers and customs agents Track stock levels and support inventory accuracy Contribute to seasonal planning, product selection, and forecasting Support catalogue and website content with product information Attend UK and European trials to build product and supplier knowledge Assist with ad hoc duties across the team This is a varied, hands-on role offering exposure to buying, supply chain, and product development within a collaborative team environment. About the Business Our client supplys high-quality seeds to gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers. With a strong reputation for quality, in-house testing, and excellent customer service, the business has built long-standing relationships across the industry. You'll be joining a small, passionate team that values collaboration, respect, and a positive working environment. What's On Offer? Competitive salary 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme Death in Service benefit (2.5 annual salary) What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Rae, on , email , or send me a message on LinkedIn if you think you tick the majority of boxes for this role. RG21392

Amenities Operative (Part Time, Fixed Term) Location: Ross-on-Wye area Pay: £14.59 per hour Contract: 25 May - 6 September 2026 Allowance: Use of work vehicle Requirement: Must hold a valid driving licence, DBS Check will need to be completed prior to starting the role A local government organisation is seeking a reliable Amenities Operative to support the maintenance of parks, open spaces and public facilities throughout the summer season. Hours of Work 25 May - 19 July: 15 hours per week 20 July - 30 August: 30 hours per week 31 August - 6 September: 15 hours per week Hours can be flexible, but weekend work is essential. Key Duties Litter collection and bin emptying Grounds and horticultural maintenance Tree/flower planting Playground & skate park inspections Installing and maintaining street furniture Cemetery and building maintenance What You'll Need A valid driving licence (essential) Ability to work outdoors in all weather Good attention to detail and pride in high standards Ability to follow health & safety procedures How to Apply Please apply with your up-to-date CV .

Labourer/Assistant Gardener To Carry out horticultural and grounds maintenance duties throughout the County Borough to raise standards of public parks and open spaces. Reporting to either Team Leader or Charge Hand to discuss scheduled work programs and forward work programme. Labourer/Assistant Gardener you will be required to be available to work within any departments within neighbourhood services as priorities require. This may be Waste, Highways, street cleansing or cemeteries and could be on a full range of duties commensurate with the grade. Main Tasks Labourer/Assistant Gardener Carrying out a varied range of gardening duties, requiring a minimum amount of supervision and use of own initiative General grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pedestrian and ride on mowers. Use of hand tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers and any hand tool required to carry out the job. Marking football fields. Repairs to fine turf and playing surfaces. Litter picking, bin emptying. Assisting the arbo team when required. Drive vehicles and pull trailers (with appropriate qualifications). Soil cultivation, digging, forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, litter and debris clearing, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting Lawn maintenance and cultivation Ensuring that all tools, garden equipment and machinery are correctly maintained and defects are reported to ensure they are kept in good and safe working order. Assisting with the construction of landscape schemes Seasonal bedding, removal and planting. Awareness and practising of Health and Safety legislations, ensuring a safe working environment for everyone working or using the councils green spaces. Keeping the van and tool sheds clean and tidy and tools stored securely at all times Use of natural methods for plant protection and pest control, avoiding application of chemicals and pesticides Undergo training as required. Labourer/Assistant Gardener Any other duties within other neighbourhood services departments.

First Recruitment Services are partnered with a Horticultural Company who are seeking temporary Nursery Assistant! Due to nature of the business, the company are adding additional Worker to help support them during their busy season. Working hours Monday to Friday 8.45am-4.45pm Due to the location, you must have access to your own transport for this position. The Nursery Assistant duties include: Potting and repotting plants Help sort orders for deliveries Good eye to detail Eager to learn new skills Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment business in relation to this assignment. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability.

Squires Garden Centre, The Reeds Road, Frensham, Surrey, United Kingdom Job Description Your primary responsibility will be to provide a management support to the Horticultural team, with customer service at the forefront of everything you achieve. Working closely with the Plant Manager to help the Garden Centre succeed. Rota: Full time, 40hrs, Wednesdays off with alternate weekend working Responsibilities Maintain good control over stock levels, including accurate ordering and stock clearance where necessary Train and monitor your team to ensure that stock is cared for appropriately Co operate fully with line management and product managers Take responsibility for the whole department in the absence of the manager Ensure all queries and complaints are handled with courtesy and referred where necessary to the manager and product manager Customer Service expectations are exceeded Sales opportunities are generated through interaction with customers Qualifications Extensive knowledge and experience of working in a retail bedding department and/or a horticultural qualification. A passion for customer service and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment are essential. You will be flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated, commercially aware and have the ability to create dynamic displays. Squire's is a family owned group of 17 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936 the purpose of our business has been the happiness of those who work in it. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. Rewards & Benefits Employee Discount - 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service. Holiday (including bank holidays) - 5.6 weeks on joining, increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service. Bonus - We reward our employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year (first year is dependent on start date). Pension - We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan to new employees. If you pay into the plan and meet the government criteria, the company will too, and these contributions will be invested. Attendance - After one year's service, if you have worked for a full financial year and have 100% attendance, one day holiday (pro rata) will be added to your holiday grant as a 'Thank you'. Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) - A reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or initiatives that have grown / inspired the business. There is a monthly winner. All winners select a gift to receive. Learning & Development - You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with us that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need. Birthday - After 6 months service if your birthday falls on your contracted day to work, you can leave work early (holiday policy rules apply). If you have 2 years service on your birthday, you will receive a £25 Squires gift voucher (pro rata for less than 40 hours). Cycle2work scheme - After 1 year's service, a government initiative which offers a 25% to 39% saving on new cycling equipment. This cost is deducted out of your pay over 12 or 19 months. Child's first day at school - After 1 year's service come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school life, so that you can be there to take them and pick them up from school on their first day. RHS Membership or a Tree / Shrub - After 1 year's service Squire's employees can choose either one tree or shrub to plant each year up to the value of £50 retail on the anniversary of your engagement or £50 towards RHS annual membership. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - After 2 years service employees are eligible to join an EAP, that gives them access to a range of wellbeing resources, etc. Retirement - After 15 years service if you are retiring and have over 15 years service, your contracted hours will be reduced by a fifth but your pay will remain the same for your final 3 months. Free Parking - Available to all employees in the designated parking areas on our site.

Assistant Grower Soft Fruit Kent Looking to build your career in commercial horticulture? Ready to play your part in feeding the nation? Passionate about soft fruit and eager to learn from experienced growers? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, forward-thinking soft fruit business and develop your growing skills in a hands-on, structured role. Whether you're fresh out of a horticulture course or looking to build on early experience, this role offers genuine training and a clear pathway into commercial growing. What's in it for You? Great training and mentoring from an experienced growing team. The chance to work with innovative systems and production methods. A clear development path within a successful and expanding business. Permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits The Job You'll support the Grower Manager in all aspects of day-to-day growing on a large-scale soft fruit site. You'll gain hands-on experience in crop walking, irrigation, pest and disease monitoring, and biological control. You'll use Priva systems to monitor climate, water use, EC, and pH, learning how to adjust for optimal plant health. You'll assist with tunnel preparation and planting, including spacing, planting depth, and early-stage crop protection. You'll help maintain accurate growing records, spray logs, and traceability paperwork for audit compliance. Over time, you'll take on more responsibility in planning, quality assessment, and decision-making. What You'll Need A background or qualification in horticulture Ideally some experience in soft fruit or protected cropping - or at least a genuine interest A good understanding of plant biology, irrigation, pests, and disease A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail. What's Next? If you're ready to grow your horticultural career with a business that will invest in, you - apply today. Apply below or contact me, Kieran, on or for a confidential chat.

Assistant Grower Soft Fruit Kent Looking to build your career in commercial horticulture? Ready to play your part in feeding the nation? Passionate about soft fruit and eager to learn from experienced growers? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, forward-thinking soft fruit business and develop your growing skills in a hands-on, structured role. Whether you're fresh out of a horticulture course or looking to build on early experience, this role offers genuine training and a clear pathway into commercial growing. What's in it for You? Great training and mentoring from an experienced growing team. The chance to work with innovative systems and production methods. A clear development path within a successful and expanding business. Permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits The Job You'll support the Grower Manager in all aspects of day-to-day growing on a large-scale soft fruit site. You'll gain hands-on experience in crop walking, irrigation, pest and disease monitoring, and biological control. You'll use Priva systems to monitor climate, water use, EC, and pH, learning how to adjust for optimal plant health. You'll assist with tunnel preparation and planting, including spacing, planting depth, and early-stage crop protection. You'll help maintain accurate growing records, spray logs, and traceability paperwork for audit compliance. Over time, you'll take on more responsibility in planning, quality assessment, and decision-making. What You'll Need A background or qualification in horticulture Ideally some experience in soft fruit or protected cropping - or at least a genuine interest A good understanding of plant biology, irrigation, pests, and disease A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail. What's Next? If you're ready to grow your horticultural career with a business that will invest in, you - apply today. Apply below or contact me, Kieran, on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential chat.

Assistant Plant Area Manager Full-time, 40 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, family-run garden centre group. You'll play a key role in supporting the management of a busy and vibrant horticultural department, where exceptional customer service and high retail standards are at the heart of everything they do. The Role As Assistant Plant Area Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the plant area, helping to drive sales, maintain high standards, and lead the team. You'll also step up to take full responsibility for the department in the absence of the Plant Area Manager. Key responsibilities include: Managing stock control, including ordering and seasonal clearance Supporting and developing the team to deliver excellent performance Delivering outstanding customer service at all times Handling customer queries and complaints professionally Monitoring sales and identifying opportunities to maximise revenue Maintaining high standards of merchandising and plant care About You Previous experience in a retail horticultural environment or a relevant horticultural qualification A genuine passion for plants and customer service Confident working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment Commercially aware with a proactive and enthusiastic approach What's in it for you? Employee discount 39 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Bonus scheme Pension Ongoing learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking

Location: East Molesey Status: Established/Permanent Salary: £28,909 per annum Days/Hours of work: Full time, average 36 hours per week (5 days out of 7 per week, including occasional weekends) About the role and about you The role of Gardener is to provide a high standard of horticultural maintenance in the gardens and landscapes belonging to their organisation. This includes maintaining a safe working environment, engaging with visitors and helping or guiding others in the team when required. A Gardener would have an interest in historic gardens and be dedicated to their sympathetic upkeep and interpretation to the wider public, delivering a customer service in keeping with their royal standard at all times. They are looking for someone with creative flair and an eye for detail to work primarily in their formal South gardens. They should have knowledge of a wide range of plants, formal garden features and other planting styles, experience using a range of horticultural machinery and equipment, always prioritising safe working practices. In addition, they should be confident working independently or as a team and have experience of this ideally within a public garden. An interest in sustainable gardening in a historic setting is desirable. In addition to demonstrable professional horticultural gardening experience, you will also hold a recognised horticultural qualification at RHS Level 2 or equivalent. A NPTC spraying certificate and driver s licence are both desirable but not essential. Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 Expected Interview Date: w/c 18th May 2026 Our client is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. They are also committed to high quality Safeguarding practices and to ensure everyone is kept safe in their palaces. They have procedures in place to ensure this commitment is delivered and will deal firmly and swiftly with anyone representing their charity who does not meet their required standards. You may have experience of the following: Gardener, Estate Gardener, Historic Gardens Gardener, Formal Gardens Gardener, Horticultural Gardener, Parkland Gardener, Public Garden Gardener, Assistant Gardener, Skilled Gardener, Amenity Gardener, Heritage Gardener, Botanical Gardener, Garden Maintenance Technician, Landscape Gardener (Heritage), Grounds Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Gardener, Garden Operative, Garden Technician. REF-

Assistant/Maintenance Gardener South West London DOE Full-time Permanent Want to work for a well-established, high-end garden maintenance business with over 15 years of success maintaining prestigious communal gardens across South West London? What You'll Be Doing Maintaining large, beautiful gardens to high horticultural standards. Working on-site daily, either independently or paired with another team member. Using a range of garden machinery (battery and petrol-powered) for mowing, edging, pruning, and weeding. Building strong relationships with clients and delivering excellent customer service. Supporting the team with horticultural tasks and contributing to the overall quality and presentation of each site. What We're Looking For Solid horticultural and plant knowledge - ideally with some formal training or qualifications. Experience using garden maintenance tools and machinery. A proactive, reliable, and hard-working attitude with the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills and professionalism when interacting with clients. Fluent English is essential. A driving licence is preferable but not essential. Why Join Us? Be part of a growing team with a strong reputation and secure contracts. Work in some of London's most prestigious gardens. Opportunity to grow within the business - potential future roles such as Head Gardener. Supportive environment with informal interviews held on-site to get a real feel for the role. What's Next? For an informal chat, please call me, Kieran, on (phone number removed) , email (url removed) , or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send what you have and we'll take it from there.

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Gardener local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £13.15 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area. Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener. The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including: Weeding Pruning Planting Lawn Mowing Strimming Hedge Cutting General horticultural duties The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have: A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures; Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach. To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.