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Careers (333)

Landscape Architecture - Year in Industry

I am currently a student at Sheffield University, I have just finished my third year of study and I am looking for a year in industry before I begin my Masters. I am looking for a minimum of six months - 1 year experience preferably paid; however I w

Started by Rebecca Edana Simpson in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jun 14, 2011

H&S, First Aid, prof dev courses...

An exciting development... we've just taken on our Head Landscaper at Streetscape, a new landscape gardening social enterprise, offering apprenticeships to 18-25 year olds who are long-term unemployed to buildthe skills, experience and personal attri

Started by James Gubb in Careers

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Taking on a temporary employee

Hi all,

Need to take on a temporary employee and seem to remember seeing an employment document on here somewhere, for the employee to sign.

Needless to say can't find it now. Also, any other tips, advice very welcome.

Cheers

Andy

Started by Andy Lawrence in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Andy Lawrence Jun 9, 2011

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horticulture courses

Good evening everyone,

Could anyone advise me on good horticulture courses that I can take in my spare time, maybe home learning. Would really be interested in gaining a recognised qualification.

Many thanks

Started by Si @ GS in Careers

3 Replies · Reply by Si @ GS Jun 8, 2011

Job/ Work Experience/ Placement

Hi all

I am coming to the end of my Horticultural course in July, after that I will be looking for work.

Ideally i would like to find a fulltime job/career in Horticulture around the North East of England. Does anyone know of any jobs or work experien

Started by Monty in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Monty Jun 3, 2011

Employees paid holidays

Is it legal to dictate when an employee takes their 21 days paid holidays, ie. in the middle of winter. If so, would this have to be included in their employment contract or just verbally implied?

Started by Chris Auld in Careers

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 30, 2011

Vacancy in Cheltenham - little or no experience required, training offered.

Hi everyone,

I am looking to employ someone to help me with my landscaping. I run a company www.emotivelandscapes.co.uk.

I would like to employ someone for 4 days a week from now until at least the end of the summer and if all goes well beyond that a

Started by Guy Jones in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Oliver Castledine Jun 27, 2012

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Job Vacancy - East Midlands Groundwork, landscape architect

Location: Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield
Closing Date: 27 May 2011
Salary: Negotiable subject to experience

Landscape Architect

Experienced Part III/Part IV Desirable

Salary negotiable subject to experience

Are you: Looking to take up an opportun

Started by Craig McGinty in Careers

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Tree house construction training

True treehouses and raised platforms can be built in an infinity of ways and for almost an infinity of budgets. Bolted into the tree, raised up on legs, supported by cable systems or a combination of these.

I've enjoyed building a few small ones but

Started by Garden Doctor Chris in Careers

14 Replies · Reply by John Baker Jun 15, 2013

Temporary Subcontracting / temp staff

After suffering a laceration to my hand at the weekend, I have found myself unable to lift carry or use equiptment, this will likely continue for a couple of weeks.

Does anyone have any pointers on using part time / sub staff to cover workload. I am l

Started by David Cox in Careers

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Self Employed Man For Hire.

I have fairly recently sold my landscaping business, currently working on an online business, but also missing being outdoors! I am looking for work on a self employed basis ideally, preferably part time, although I am flexible. I have many years exp

Started by Roy Bretton in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Roy Bretton Apr 30, 2011

Landscape assistant required - Essex

We're looking to employ someone as a general assistant/labourer to help on the construction of gardens in and around Chelmsford, Essex. The position would be on a temporary basis to begin with based on the increased amount of work we have over the Su

Started by Andy Westacott in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Andy Westacott Apr 26, 2011

Vacancy - Glasgow area

Dan Frazer Gardening are looking for a member of staff to join us for ground maintenance contract work from now until the end of October 2011. The role will be one day per week to start and increasing to 2 or possibly 3 days per week depending on con

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by andrew magill Apr 18, 2011

Interviews next week

I am holding interviews next week for a contracted member of staff, part time for now. Has anyone got any learned wisdom from interviewing that they would be happy to pass on? What about choosing the right person - are you better leaning towards some

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Careers

7 Replies · Reply by Jen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens Apr 16, 2011

Brick layer required for one day in Frimley Green (Camberley)

Can anyone recommend a fairly decent brickie for one day? Nothing too taxing just a brick BBQ to be knocked up. Time wise- anytime over the next two to three weeks, pick the day that suits them even over a weekend will be fine as client is flexibl

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Apr 14, 2011

Self employed - employing others

Hiya everybody.

Looking for some advice on employing other people.

I am self employed and run my own small business in Bath. It's usually just me but occasionally i need to get in extra help for my bigger jobs. Ideally this will become a more regular

Started by Sam Selby in Careers

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jan 16, 2014

Part Time Garden Maintenance Position NW Kent

I'm looking for someone Part Time to assist with Garden Maintenance/Planting/Soft Landscaping etc which could lead to regular or permanent work for the right person.

Start: March/April 2011

Sevenoaks & surrounding areas

Thanks

Rich

www.seasons-garden.c

Started by Richard@www.seasons-garden.co.uk in Careers

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Landscaper Wanted to Join Award Winning Designer for High Spec Builds

Career minded landscaper wanted to join a new Design & Landscape company in the mid-Essex area and be part of a strong team of talented individuals.

The ideal candidate will have had good training and several years experience working in all areas of

Started by Rebecca Woolley in Careers

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Garden overhaul needed in Oxfordshire

Hi all- are you based in Oxfordshire? Daniel here (member of Shoot)) is looking for someone to help overhaul his garden in order to sell his house. Please respond to Daniel in our forum. Many thanks Nicola

Started by Nicola Gammon in Careers

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Vacancy for experienced garden designer / manager York

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Garden Design /Manager, for our successful well established York landscaping company.

You should have good design skills, be capable of various landscaping works and have the ability to communicate effect

Started by Trevor Smith in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by David Beasley Garden Design Jan 16, 2013

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