Horticulture manager jobs in United Kingdom

Due to our insurance you must have held a full clean license for over 3 years for your application to be considered please dont waste my time applying to get your job seeker clicks as you will be reported!! Job description must be reliable/good time keeper must have previous experience in gardening or gardening knowledge must have attention to detail must be able to use own initiative full clean driving license essential (if these points can’t be met please don’t bother with application) driving license is essential and making your own way to bd13 3nw everyday for 7.15am we are currently hiring for a gardener/general labourer to assist us mainly with general gardening but also hard & soft landscaping and you will be required to carry out the following tasks below to a high standard and efficiently (if you are not used to manual hard labour you need not apply it is a physical job, similarly if you cant get out of bed in a morning and make it in on time don’t waste my time!!) various horticultural duties will be undertaken, in summer all aspects of landscape gardening, general gardening, and general maintenance. In winter, gritting, snow clearing, general handy work and maintenance of machinery, you will be working both in the private and public sector. You will be responsible for making sure various front of house tasks are performed (daily working schedule) tasks are carried out as part of your duties for example: - the daily checks of any vehicle or equipment to be used and that any breakages are reported to management for repairs to be made opening up in a morning and locking up of the stores (making sure that all is left safe, all doors locked, and alarms set) general day to day running of jobs as per information supplied by supervisor via the service app or emailed, or hand-written instructions you will also be expected to be able to work by yourself uninstructed using your own initiative to complete tasks to the same standard as we would expect listed below are some of the tasks that will be expected to be undertaken by staff summer (most frequent) grass cutting hedge cutting strimming general tiding of gardens cutting back including litter picking (grabber provided) general laboring (hoeing borders, turning soil, etc) winter in winter we offer snow ploughing / gritting service you might be called upon if a snow/frost is called within a reasonable time frame, and provided you can commute we offer handyman services in winter i.E. Gutter cleaning etc also, in winter we do machine maintenance painting machines etc general labouring you will also be required to wash, machinery, tools, vehicles as and when required to keep serviceable did we mention that you will have to make your own way to bd13 3nw daily for 7.15am you will also be proficient in mixing concrete / mortar handing materials to other members of staff (barrowing, lifting etc) laying flags both on a dry screed bed, spot bed and a full mortar bed digging holes, installing posts in preparation for fencing. There may be other duties to be carried out in the running of the business on an adhoc basis not entirely gardening as we sometimes do handy man repairs etc so must be willing to undertake these too for the right candidate this would be a full time position with the scope to advance further in the business with a salary to reflect must be ready for immediate start job types: full-time, part-time, permanent, apprenticeship salary: £7.49-£13.50 per hour expected hours: no more than 40 per week schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift holidays monday to friday supplemental pay types: performance bonus work location: in person reference id: mjlan24

Job description At Croucs we are a leading provider of plants & products in the UK, offering over 5,000 plant varieties, surpassing the typical garden centre’s selection of around 400. - Our Inspiration section provides monthly care tips, ready-made borders, perfect plant combinations, and guidance on garden-style selection. Our culture focuses on building connections through team bonding activities." We provide exceptional staff benefits, generous staff discounts, onsite parking and more. At our company, we strive to create a supportive, rewarding work environment where our people feel valued. Main Purpose of the job: To ensure 100% product availability across the plant portfolio. To minimise plant stock holding and coordinate with in-house propagation to maximise the sale of homegrown products and minimise waste within Propagation. Responsibilities Include: - To achieve all KPI targets - Demand planning - to review plant stock and sales forecasts, reserves and contracts and place orders with our suppliers to ensure product availability. - To ensure products are purchased at the best prices when multiple supplier options are available - To ensure homegrown products (propagation) are the first choice supplier in all circumstances. - To minimise saleable product waste within the propagation department - To performance manage our suppliers service delivery – for clarity this is an operational function, not a price/quality function - To provide plant operational analysis (sales, stock cover, margin, availability, out of stock etc) for the buyers and the business. - Performance reporting on all plant stock matters - To work with the goods in team to resolve supplier delivery issues relating to shortages or delivery note issues - To identify overstocked items to facilitate a focussed marketing activity to address the situation. - To manage our reserved and contract-grown stock ensuring that we both satisfy our obligations without overstocking. - To work with functional management to ensure storage capacity and stock holding are aligned. - To work with the functional teams to ensure stock availability is aligned with any marketing activity - Assist in the resolution of any supplier invoice query relating to stock - Monitor and mitigate any supply chain issues - Any other reasonable duties/requests as required Key results/objectives: - Delivery of performance KPIs - Stock availability - Stock cover days - Stock holding value (COGS) - Maintain excellent supplier relationships Key experience, Knowledge and skills - Preferably of Graduate calibre or equivalent, however, this should not deter candidates who can demonstrate ability and a willingness to succeed. - Highly motivated, and a self-starter. - Holistic knowledge of the procurement function and previous experience with stock & and purchase systems - Excellent Excel skills - High level of interpersonal skills - High level of detail consciousness - Good understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. - Ability to work under pressure in a volatile and time-sensitive environment - Work experience in a procurement role, preferably in the horticulture industry - Strong knowledge of the procurement process and supply chain management principles, including experience in managing supplier relationships - Proven experience and expertise in plant knowledge and the horticulture industry - Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively - Experience with ERP systems and other procurement software - Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment