jobs - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T05:01:45Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/jobsLandscaper employment opportunity with Kirman Designhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/landscaper-employment-opportunity-with-kirman-design2013-09-08T15:31:57.000Z2013-09-08T15:31:57.000ZAndy Kirmanhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/AndyKirman<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314136231?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="250" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314136231?profile=RESIZE_320x320"/></a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Landscaper employment opportunity with Kirman Design</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Kirman Design is an established multi-award winning garden design and landscaping practice based at Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury, Cheshire (Garden Centre of the Year 2002, 2010 & 2011). Work is varied and is located throughout the Northwest including Cheshire, Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are looking for a skilled, professional, motivated and enthusiastic Landscaper with experience, and good customer service skills. This person will be able to quantify and price jobs, manage staff and be able to liaise with suppliers and administration staff.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We have a diverse and growing portfolio of varied projects. The job will entail travelling across the northwest to work and consequently applicants should hold a full UK driving license.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">We are able to offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We offer opportunities to strengthen or learn new skills.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Salary: Negotiable</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hours of work: 40hrs pw. Includes weekends and bank holidays (negotiable)</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Contract type: 6 months trail / Permanent</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Expected date of commencement: Position available</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Location of workplace: Across the Northwest.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Key skills required</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• All aspects of landscaping works including: Paving, block paving, drainage, water features, decking, pergolas and wooden structures, fencing, brick and block work, turfing, seeding hedging and planting.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Good attention to detail.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Excellent customer service.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Professionalism.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Good organisational skills.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Positive can do/will do attitude with a proactive approach.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Project specification, costing and management skills.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• IT Literate (MS Outlook and Excel).</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Planning.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Completion of administrational work to deadlines.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Ability to work with machinery including diggers, dumpers etc.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Desirable Skills</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Plant knowledge</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Rendering</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ROLO card</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">CSCS card</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other landscaping qualifications</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Person Specification</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Team player</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Takes pride in their work</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Makes effective use of time</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Good attention to detail</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Reliable</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Accountable</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Adaptable to changes</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Main purpose of the Role</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To build gardens and other landscaping projects designed by Kirman Design. Also to provide an occasional garden/landscaping maintenance service as required.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Key areas of responsibility</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Ensuring landscaping work is completed to specification, high standard and to budget.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Any staff on site.</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Health and safety on site.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Consulting with (Daily basis)</span></strong><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Clients</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Other professional trades on site</span><br/><span style="font-family: helvetica;">• Office staff</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">For more information, contact via the message facility or if you need to speak to someone ring 01942 604976.</span></p></div>Gardening Firm Alan Muxlow Is Hiring!https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/gardening-firm-alan-muxlow-is-hiring2013-01-16T16:00:00.000Z2013-01-16T16:00:00.000ZEdward Hunthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/EdwardHunt<div><p><strong>Booming Buckinghamshire landscaping and grounds maintenance firm, Alan Muxlow, is hiring!<br/></strong></p><p>Based in Towcester, the growing company is looking to recruit 4 new gardeners. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm on the up! The right characters will be given every chance to develop.</p><p>They are looking for:</p><p>- an experienced hard and soft landscaper - preferably with a licence to drive with a trailer</p><p>- a general gardener with at least some experience of landscaping and/or garden maintenance</p><p>- two apprentices (preferably between 16 - 19), who are interested in Gardening, and would jump at the chance to get paid while developing their skills at nearby Moulton College.</p><p>Those interested should send a CV and a short covering letter to Edward Hunt:</p><p>email - ed@alanmuxlow.co.uk</p></div>Low Cost Alternative to the Landscape Institute Job Boardhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/low-cost-alternative-to-the-landscape-institute-job-board2012-04-27T14:53:21.000Z2012-04-27T14:53:21.000ZMichaelhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/Michael<div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font-size-5">Low Cost Alternative to the Landscape Institute Job Board</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3">Does £375+vat for a 2 week job listing seem reasonable to you?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font-size-3">How about £750 for a months advert instead?</span></p><p>Well thats where we step in. For a long time Landscape Architecture pratices were happy enough to pay the large fee's charged by the Landscape Institute to post Job Listings on their Job Board. But now every penny counts and these figures are quite expensive by anyones standards.</p><p>We don't just provide a cheaper alternative to the LI; we also provide much more in terms of service and we work hard to fill the positions on our Job Board. We also make our Job Seeker database available online to the Employers who list with us, so if a Job Seeker catches their eye, they can contact them directly.</p><p>With every Job Listing on our site, we use our links on Social Media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Landscape Juice; to drive traffic to our job listings and help get the maximum exposure for every position.</p><p>So, don't just blindly use the LI website, come and try the low cost alternative which will work hard on your behalf to fill your position!</p><p>- Michael, Founder of Landscape People, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.landscapepeople.co.uk/">www.landscapepeople.co.uk</a></p></div>We're so busy that we are recruiting!https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/we-re-so-busy-that-we-are2011-08-02T10:58:14.000Z2011-08-02T10:58:14.000ZJon Leehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JonLee<div><p>If you, or anyone you know, have a solid background in the landscaping industry, preferably with a CCDL, then please send your CV to sophia@arbworx.com along with a covering letter telling us why you want to work for Arbworx.</p><p>We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic people, with a can-do attitude, who share our passion for perfection. You’ll need to be responsible, motivated and enjoy hard work.</p><p>Our people are our biggest assets and that’s why it’s important for us to recruit talented individuals to drive business success.</p><p>In return for your high level of commitment we will provide a fun and challenging work environment, and will positively encourage you to develop in the areas you are most interested in.</p><p>As you’ll know from having looked through our website at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.arbworx.com">www.arbworx.com</a> we have incredibly high standards so only serious applicants need apply.</p><p> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.arbworx.com/news/jobs/" target="_blank">Jobs at Arbworx</a></p><p><em>Arbworx Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. A copy of our equality policy is available on request.</em></p><p> </p></div>Public sector redundancies ‘cancel out’ private sector recoveryhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/public-sector-redundancies2011-06-22T14:02:37.000Z2011-06-22T14:02:37.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div>Redundancies in the public sector are cancelling out job recovery in the private sector, according to new figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG. The Labour Market Outlook, the net employment index, shows that large-scale public sector job losses are overwhelming the slight rise in private sector recruitment. More than half of public sector organisations are planning redundancies in the second quarter of 2011. Read the rest of the article: <strong><a href="http://www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=98857&utm_campaign=9224685&utm_content=73671507456&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailvision" target="_blank">Public sector redundancies ‘cancel out’ private sector recovery</a></strong>
</div>Barclays Business Competitionhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/barclays-business-competition2011-04-26T09:53:56.000Z2011-04-26T09:53:56.000ZLandscape Peoplehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapePeople<div><p><span class="font-size-3">Barclays - Taking The Next Step Competition</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3">Barclays</span> are running a business competition for new or existing business's and Landscape People need your support. We've entered into this competition because we need investment to help drive forward our online tools, which are currently in development.</p><p> </p><p>We need the support of Landscape Juice members & readers! Please click on the following link and view our short 2 minute animation, which explains what we are trying to do. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/hLdWk2">http://bit.ly/hLdWk2</a></p><p> </p><p>Please then read the short paragraph below the video and leave us your comments. We appreciate you taking the time to take part in our support. All comments will greatly improve our business and we will try to take them on board.</p><p> </p><p>Thank You Everyone</p><p>Michael</p><p>Founder of Landscape People</p></div>Hard & Soft Landscapers required – 2 positions available - Londonhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/hard-amp-soft-landscapers2010-05-12T18:46:42.000Z2010-05-12T18:46:42.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div>This is a great opportunity for a highly skilled landscaper to advance their career in the Landscaping industry. You will be working for a reputable Landscaping business in West London that offers a flexible work environment and an opportunity to work with a young and vibrant team. <b>Hard Landscaper</b> We are looking to recruit a landscaper with excellent knowledge of hard landscaping. You must have the ability to read plans and proven experience in running jobs and liaising with customers. Photos of work done plus references and proof of skills are required. <b>Soft Landscaper</b> If you are applying for the Soft Landscaper position you must possess an excellent knowledge of plants. You must possess a clean driver’s licence and be 25+ years old for insurance purposes. A minimum of 5 years industry experience and knowledge of UK landscaping is essential. Please contact <a href="http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profile/GillianWilson">Gillian Wilson</a> at Kiwi Landscapes. Email: <a href="mailto:http://info@kiwilandscapes.com">info@kiwilandscapes.com</a>
</div>Cambridge University Botanic Garden job vacancieshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cambridge-university-botanic2010-03-11T13:12:58.000Z2010-03-11T13:12:58.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div>Trainee Technician Scheme Applications are now being taken for the 2010 Trainee Technician Scheme. Closing date for applications is Friday 12 March 2010. Interviews will take place in April 2010. Horticultural Technician - Alpine & Woodland Section Ref.: BO33 Grade: 4, £20,327-£23,566 Full-time 36.5 hours per week Candidates should hold four GCSE level passes, National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent and FEPA spraying certificates PA1 and PA6. They should have practical horticultural experience, preferably working with alpines and herbaceous plants and collections, along with good plant knowledge and identification skills with an understanding of botanical terms. Click here for further details and here to download the PD17 application form (Word or PDF). Further Particulars and PD17 application forms are also available from: Enquiries at Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE, or at enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 3 March 2010 at 4.00pm. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 23 March 2010. Horticultural Technician – Trees and Shrubs Section Ref: BO32 Grade 4: £20,327-23,566 Full-time 36.5 hours per week Candidates should hold 4 GCSE level passes, National Certificate in Horticulture or equivalent and FEPA spraying certificates PA1 and PA6. They should have practical horticultural experience, preferably working with trees and shrubs and collections and have an understanding of botanical terms. Click here for further details and here to download the PD17 application form (Word or PDF). Further Particulars and PD17 application forms are also available from: Enquiries at Cambridge University Botanic Garden, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE, or at <a href="mailto:enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@botanic.cam.ac.uk</a>. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 3 March 2010 at 4.00pm. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 24 March 2010. <a href="http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/employment.htm">http://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/employment.htm</a>
</div>Airth build underway at last...https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/airth-build-underway-at-last2010-01-20T22:00:00.000Z2010-01-20T22:00:00.000ZMichael Burthttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/MichaelBurt<div>Finally, the snows have thawed and the ice has melted and work can commence as per normal. It's still very chilly and the thermals are still required but the sun has been shining and the rain has kept itself at bay (for the meantime at least).Our latest build at Airth is now underway and proceeding nicely..<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314148180?profile=original" alt=""/></p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vialiigardenservices.co.uk">www.vialiigardenservices.co.uk</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.vialiigardendesign.co.uk">www.vialiigardendesign.co.uk</a></div>New funding opportunity for Scottish land-based industries to invest in an apprenticehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/new-funding-opportunity-for2010-01-19T09:37:46.000Z2010-01-19T09:37:46.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div>[PRESS RELEASE] <img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314142596?profile=original" alt="" style="float: right;" />Employers in the land-based industries now have the opportunity to receive £1,000 to encourage them to invest in a new apprentice. Lantra, Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries is making business aware of the funding available that is open to apprentices of all ages. Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP, announced the offer that will benefit hard-working companies and employers in Scotland who continue to fight the effects of the recession. As the latest announcement of the 'Invest in an Apprentice' scheme, it will provide increased skills training opportunities to thousands of individuals across Scotland. John Gillan, Managing Director of a Landscape and construction company, Premiere One (Land Services) Ltd, and Chair of Lantra’s Council in Scotland, said "In these challenging economic times it is important to remain positive, and I would encourage employers in the land-based industries to take up this offer of funding, and employ an apprentice. Through work-based learning the apprentice will gain practical skills and the opportunity of employment. The employer gains a committed and skilled workforce that will contribute to the success of their enterprise through increased productivity and profitability.” The scheme is designed to help Scottish businesses survive the downturn and thrive when the economy starts to recover. Michael Smith, Director of Policy, Research and Development, said: “Modern Apprenticeships can help ensure the sector’s workforce has the skills it needs to remain competitive. Providing on-the-job training for new entrants and existing employees, Modern Apprenticeships area great way for employers to ensure their workforce are up to the challenge now, and in the future. Lantra has a demand-led approach so Modern Apprenticeships are developed by employers, for employers, and so are focused on meeting their needs.” The £4 million scheme is available for up to 4,000 employers. It is time limited and will run on the 26th of March, reflecting views from employers and companies who say they need help now. More information on how to apply for the funding see: <a href="http://www.modernapprenticeships.com">www.modernapprenticeships.com</a>
</div>Developing skills and selling snowhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/developing-skills-and-selling2008-12-01T00:15:27.000Z2008-12-01T00:15:27.000ZOfer El-hashaharhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/OferElhashahar<div>As I was looking for some jobs for winter time I started one that will last to Christmas.The Job itself isnt something that speak to me or to most of us but I learn a lot dayly.Working in 'Selfridgers' Birmingham as a sales man ( me the Israely selling snow- must be great as a title in my cv).Or isnt that funny to work as 'snowman'.Well, not just snow all sort of toys.The greatest thing for me is that is really developed my confident with demonstrating and selling to all ages in English -sure.today we sold more than £ 2000.It is amazing how many people will buy anything if they get excited from it.It is not my first Christmas, but my first one in this sort of shops and that in a very bad year.I hope all of you guys are doing well and will have a worm and nice Christmas.ofer</div>Do permament gardening staff deserve higher pay?https://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/do-permament-gardening-staff-deserve-higher-pay2008-05-16T19:00:00.000Z2008-05-16T19:00:00.000ZPhil Voicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/philvoice<div><p>There is a vacuum in the gardening world when it comes to quality of the product and the rewards for the talented people, who strive day in day out to present a garden for the joy and relaxation.<br />
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Some gardeners, who may live and work in London for example, are forced to scrape by on the minimum wage and are being penalised for choosing this creative career path.<br />
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Nurses and Teachers get a lot of column inches when it comes to how bad we perceive their pay to be but the gardening fraternity would not get a second look.<br />
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However, it takes many years of study or experience to build up a reputation and the skills deal with the many facets of horticulture and during the gardening year, many millions of people are able to enjoy the fruits of this attention but rarely get any recognition or reward.<br />
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Why, when the horticulture market is worth £5 billion every year, do the garden centres and retailers get to bulk of the profits, yet the very people who consume their products and keep the wheels turning are treated like menial or casual labourers?<br />
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Even a garden manager, with responsibilities over hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of contracts can only expect £35,000 per year.<br />
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It is true that a gardener has a choice and can turn his creative skills to other things but why should they have to?<br />
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I have discussed this on Landscape Juice today and feel it is a serious point for consideration <a href="http://www.landscapejuice.com/2008/05/is-horticulture.html">http://www.landscapejuice.com/2008/05/is-horticulture.html</a></p>
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