Accredited by BALI, Grant Horticulture Ltd is a dynamic horticulture led garden design, build and management company, based in Harrogate. With over 25 years of experience, we are a growing, friendly company. Our reputation is founded in our dedication and attention to detail, as well as our skilled, personable workforce.

Our Values

We’re a diverse team, and we all share the same core values. If you’re a talented landscape professional who believes trust, excellence, and creativity matter, we’d love to hear from you. Dean Bolton-Grant, founder of Grant Horticulture Ltd, has worked in horticulture for over 25 years; Dean’s focus has always been to deliver an excellent horticultural service to all our clients.

Our products and services include garden design, landscaping, garden care and management and the supply of plants and associated materials. We endeavour to work in harmony with the natural environment. Wherever feasible, we aim to work with the priority of helping nature thrive. We don’t do Astro-turf!

Our objective is to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We work with our sister companies, Urban Grow and The Northern School of Gardening, so that all commercial and service opportunities can be maximised.

Key areas of responsibility and deliverables expected

You will be responsible for the care, upkeep and continued improvements of our client’s prestigious, large-scale private family gardens and estates and the management of a team of gardeners and subcontracted gardeners. You will be responsible for assisting the Operations Manager in planning work schedules and future projects and assisting with the daily running of the company. The role includes:

Planning

• Plan and priorities your workloads according to the seasons, weather, garden conditions and client requests
• Collaborate with our Operations Manager in planning quarterly work schedules
• Report daily on works progress or issues

Team management

• Supervise and motivate others and be prepared to share your knowledge with those less skilled than yourself
• Manage your team on a day to day basis to achieve agreed targets

Horticultural finesse

• Topiary pruning
• Identify pest and disease issues within planting and turf and manage accordingly
• Pruning and staking of herbaceous borders
• Work to a high standard as demonstrated by the level of horticultural qualification you have attained
• Plant identification skills and a clear understanding of how best to manage the plants within the gardens to ensure the gardens are always displayed to the highest of horticultural standards using the appropriate methods of work

Kitchen garden management

• Growing crops utilising client greenhouses and walled gardens
• Manage top and soft fruit

Scope for progression and promotion:

We are a dynamic and growing company and are always looking to recruit and promote staff internally to progress their careers and develop their skills and experience.

Location and travel

We are based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Our client’s properties are located throughout Yorkshire. Work further afield maybe required at the company’s discretion and will be compensated for accordingly.

Hours and Benefits

• Working hours are normally Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:30, however as senior gardener, flexibility is needed.

Annual leave

• Holiday entitlement is up to 31 days per annum. This is made up of:
• 20 days leave
• 8 days for public bank holidays.
• 2 days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, as the company will be closed
• 1 day for your birthday should this fall on a typical working day

Benefits

· Company pension with a 3% contribution from Grant Horticulture Ltd

· Ability to purchase stock from Urban Grow at wholesale price + VAT (after 1 year of employment).

· The subsidised cost of cultural/ sporting event per quarter up to the value of £50 (e.g. Museum/Gallery/Sports match etc.).

Person specification

Education and training

Essential

· Minimum NVQ/RHS level 3 Horticulture/ Higher National Diploma in Horticulture. Or level 2 qualification and at least 5 years experience in paid horticulture.

· Pa1 & Pa6 spraying certificates.

· MS office suite literate.

· GCSE Maths and English C or above

Desirable

· Chainsaw operative license.

· Experience of risk assessments and safe systems of work.

· Use of Macs

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

· Competent in the safe handling and operation of various types of machinery and gardening equipment, including cylinder, rotary and ride-on mowers, hedge cutters, leaf blowers, and strimmers.

· Proven, demonstable horticultural and management skills, along with evidence of managing and inspiring a small team of gardeners

· Full, clean UK driving license

· A proven track record of working to budgets, managing finances and small projects.

Desirable

· An up-to-date understanding of current herbicides, pesticides, and fertilisers available for commercial use

· Knowledge and practical application of the Health and Safety at Work Act

· Sound knowledge of plant propagation

Soft skills and personality traits

· You must be self-motivated energetic and be able to work alone and as part of a team

· You will have a creative and artistic eye and brilliant interpersonal skills to lead our team of gardeners

· You will possess an approachable, enthusiastic and friendly demeanour

· You will be professional at all times, have a calm and patient disposition, and be mindful of how to minimise the disruption of the work we carry out affects our clients and members of the public.

· You will have strong organisational, communication and administration skills which will ensure you can lead, motivate and promote smooth working relationships and encourage cooperation amongst the team

· You will be passionate about our clients’ gardens and will act quickly on commercial opportunities and customer feedback. Identifying potential improvements within the gardens and highlighting these to the ops manager and company owner.

If you are a skilled gardener who enjoys their craft, we urge you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,500.00-£31,100.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience of managing a team of gardeners?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SG01
Expected start date: 03/03/2025

King Of Spades Landscaping Ltd is a well-established rapidly growing company based in the in the North West. We offer a wide range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services to our clients who include Home builders and Management companies. Due to our sustained growth, we have an exciting opportunity for experienced soft Landscapers and team leaders.

What we’re looking

MUST HAVE

The right candidate will have the following:

-a can-do attitude and will be willing to work outdoors in all conditions.

– Excellent reliability, timekeeping, attendance and maturity – we can’t let our clients down, so we need people who don’t let us down.

-Completing landscaping work including planting and turfing to a high standard.

-Liaising closely with the operations supervisor and other senior management where appropriate to carry out works effectively.

-Leadership Skills

Desirable

– CSCS Card -Required to work on construction sites, although for the right candidate we can help you obtain one before you join.

– Experience with fencing and flagging

– Full driving licence – if you want to progress to a team leader position, you will need a driving licence and be competent driving a large van/tipper type vehicle.

– Experience- specifically related to soft landscaping projects

-Ability- Ability to read and understand of landscape drawings

– Vocational qualifications in horticulture or related industries will also be a benefit and help you to develop in your career.

What we can offer you

This is a full-time permanent position with a great opportunity to grow. We are looking for motivated Individuals who are looking to further their career in Landscaping .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do You have a CSCS card

Experience:

• landscaping: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

You will be caring for a variety of sites in the local area, from residential properties to NHS hospitals, to prestigious commercial offices. Your duties will include grass cutting, strimming, leaf clearance, general maintenance to shrub beds, and winter gritting.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate should ideally have the following:

· 1 or more years’ experience in horticulture or an interest in gardening.

· Full clean driving licence (essential)

· Knowledge of pedestrian lawn mowers and handheld machinery

· Be able to work as part of a team or on their own.

· Good plant knowledge

Benefits:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour plus benefits including:

28 Days annual holiday including Bank holidays plus overtime when available.

Company Pension contribution of 3%

Life Assurance after 1 years’ service

Ongoing Training and Development

Please do NOT apply for this role if you do not hold a full UK Driving Licence.

All employees will be required to undergo Police Vetting and an Enhanced DBS application.

Mark Walker Grounds Maintenance is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• PA1 & PA6 Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

• As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be performing fault diagnosis and resolving failures on production machinery. Such as, automation, electrical and mechanical issues.
• Escalate maintenance issues where necessary.
• Detailed reporting and recording of maintenance work via SAP (CMMS).
• Drive maintenance continuous improvement via preventative maintenance activities, equipment checks, repairs etc.
• Complete risk assessment / permit to work and method statements for the safe execution of maintenance tasks

• The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working with automation PLCs, fault finding and diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP Experience is preferred.
• Experience of the following processes would be advantageous; Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Root cause analysis, Preventative/Planned Maintenance Optimization

• A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform

• As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be performing fault diagnosis and resolving failures on production machinery. Such as, automation, electrical and mechanical issues.
• Escalate maintenance issues where necessary.
• Detailed reporting and recording of maintenance work via SAP (CMMS).
• Drive maintenance continuous improvement via preventative maintenance activities, equipment checks, repairs etc.
• Complete risk assessment / permit to work and method statements for the safe execution of maintenance tasks

• The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working with automation PLCs, fault finding and diagnostics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills & analytical skills.
• Knowledge and experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP Experience is preferred.
• Experience of the following processes would be advantageous; Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Root cause analysis, Preventative/Planned Maintenance Optimization

• A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform

Join a Group 1 winning Team. We are looking for experienced and capable riders to join our team. Full and part time positions are available and there will be opportunities to go racing. You must be reliable, hard working and able to work as a team. You will be expected to be capable of handling young horses so experience riding horses is essential

You will be eligible for pool money bonuses and overtime. Work 1 in 3 weekends.

Please apply via indeed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Exercise Rider for M Dods Racing

The largest tree surgery and stump grinding company in the North West are recruiting experienced tree surgeons/arborists, stump grinders and ground staff.

Work is varied and interesting, ranging from small pruning jobs through to large scale tree removal projects both residential and commercial.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and expanding company with a strong team ethic and customer reputation.

Essential:
(Applications without relevant industry experience will not be considered).

-Previous tree surgery/arborist/stump grinding industry climbing experience. 2 years.
-CS30 CS31 CS38 CS39 NPTC certification
-Driving licence.
-Punctual.
-Communication skills with customers and team.
-Attention to detail. Spot problems before they occur and ensure jobs are completed.
-Pride in work, equipment and appearance.
-Self-motivated with positive attitude “can do” attitude to ensure efficient days every day.

Desirable:

-Chipper, towing licence..
-North West Based.
Details:

-Hours 08:00-16:30 Monday to Friday
-£120-£200 per day
-Overtime available

The right candidate can start immediately. Please e-mail us your CV now to be considered.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £120.00-£200.00 per day

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• tree surgery: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• full and clean driving license (required)

Work Location: In person

• Proactive business partnership with the local business management, member of local Sales & Operational Planning management team.
• Provide financial expertise and business controlling support (e.g. profitability analysis, cost analysis, support in pricing decisions etc) to Metsä Tissue’s sales and other business organisations in UK.
• Contribute proactively to the planned mill investment project (business case calculations and other support towards the project organisation) together with Metsä Tissue’s operations controlling team.
• Coordinate the local financial planning process in co-operation with the colleagues at other regions.

• Ensure sound financial management, administration and governance of the Metsä Tissue Business for the UK Region
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, policies and guidelines (Metsä Tissue & Metsä Group) as well with local laws and regulations.
• Manage the accounting and tax matters of Metsä Tissue UK legal entity with the support of the colleagues from West region and Metsä’s shared service center (SSC).
• Manage cash, liquidity, working capital, funding and tax planning together with the colleagues at West region and Metsä Group treasury.

• 10 years experience in a similar role
• Self Driven and self motivated, with a passion to achieve objectives and support drive business performance
• Proactive approach with strong continuous improvement experience and skills

• Structured approach with fine attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills

• Excellent communication skills, ideally within a matrix based global organisation

• Strong networking skills with experience working cross functionally