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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.

This leading award winning Landscaping contractor client is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Gardener to join the team full-time working on a large site in leafy Richmond. As the successful candidate you will have a good level of horticultural knowledge for the ongoing care and maintenance of beautifully designed, high-end private site Key Responsibilities: Carry out regular maintenance tasks including pruning, weeding, feeding, seasonal planting, and pest/disease control Use and maintain gardening tools and machinery safely and efficiently Ensure all works are conducted safely and respectfully Work collaboratively and professionally with team members Requirements: Minimum 1- 2 years experience in garden maintenance (estates preferred) Good plant knowledge and strong horticultural skills Proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented Able to work well independently and as part of a small team Good communication Physically fit and prepared to work in all weather UK driving license preferred (not essential) What is offered: Professional development and training opportunities All tools, equipment provided Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)

We are currently recruiting for a General Labourer / Assistant Gardener to support the Parks Team in maintaining and improving public parks and open spaces across the borough. This is a hands-on role offering a varied workload, ideal for someone with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience who enjoys working outdoors. Cyfarthfa Park, Merthyr Tydfil (CF47 8RE) 13.69 per hour 2 month contract+ The Role Reporting to a Team Leader or Charge Hand, you will carry out a wide range of horticultural and grounds maintenance duties across the County Borough. Please note, flexibility is essential as you may be required to support other Neighbourhood Services departments such as Waste, Highways, Street Cleansing, or Cemeteries, depending on operational priorities. Key Responsibilities: General gardening and grounds maintenance duties Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride-on mowers Use of hand tools (strimmers, hedge cutters, blowers, etc.) Marking football pitches and maintaining playing surfaces Turf repairs and fine turf maintenance Litter picking and bin emptying Soil preparation including digging, mulching, planting, and weeding Lawn care, pruning, edging, and seed sowing Assisting with landscaping and seasonal bedding Supporting arboriculture teams when required Driving vehicles and towing trailers (where qualified) This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a local authority environment while contributing to the upkeep and improvement of community green spaces. Apply now for an immediate start.

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.