The Newt in Somerset
Bruton, Somerset
Specialist Nursery Grower £28,000-£30,000 per annum plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits The Newt in Somerset The Newt in Somerset has ancient woodland, historic gardens and far-reaching views. It is a unique destination with Hotel, Spa, Restaurants and much more. Visitors can take a tour of the gardens, deer park and cyder press, dine in the Garden Café and visit our farm shop. We attract some 200,000 visitors per year, The Newt in Somerset is a vibrant and thriving attraction, animated throughout the seasons by special events, workshops and education programmes. Department Description The Gardens Team (Nursery, Edibles, Gardens & Woodlands) are dedicated to understanding, developing, curating, protecting and managing The Newts living collection of plants, in an environment where visitors are encouraged to experience and learn about plants, garden history, habitats and to enjoy the gardens. The Nursery team provides plant production for both edible and ornamental garden use and display, with the focus on providing produce to meet the Estate Food Vision need utilising modern facilities and practises. Position Summary The Specialist Nursey Grower undertakes the propagation, cultivation and conservation of plants grown in protected environments, including polytunnels and a new state of the art production glasshouse. Implementing the production and maintenance programmes on a commercial scale to provide quality, edible crops that meet the needs of the estate food vision, whilst maintaining a visually appealing visitor attraction. You should have an excellent general knowledge of growing vegetables on a commercial scale along with the ability to lead or work as part of a team. You will be required to grow a range of vegetables for the estate and work closely with our Market Garden team. Key Responsibilities: Implement and assist the Nursery production schedule, maintaining the nursery to a high horticultural standard for public display and cultivation of edible produce, utilising naturally grown and integrated pest management practises. Assists with all aspects of greenhouse production, including ordering and accessioning (IrisBG). Use the highest standard of horticultural techniques to establish and maintain diverse nursery operations, including routine and special projects as requested. Provide quality produce from crops raised in polytunnels, in alignment with the harvesting schedule and adhering to produce specifications to meet the Food & Beverage department's Estate Food Vision, keeping accurate records. Ensure public engagement that enhances the visitor experience through representing the history, value and vision of the Newt and collaborate with Candide to share the Newt narrative. Participate in education programs and conducts tours and workshops when required including but not limited to evenings and weekends. Actively participates in professional societies and other organisations to disseminate and share ideas and keep current on industry developments with the aim to constantly monitor and improve cultivational practises and strive for Horticultural excellence. Skills and Experience Minimum of two years of horticultural experience in a greenhouse/nursery production setting. Certificate/Diploma and/or bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture or related field with 2 to 3 years' experience; or 4 years of horticulture experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced understanding of correct horticultural practices and experience in all aspects of routine productive horticulture and garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weed identification and control, cultural requirements of edibles as well as solid plant identification knowledge. Experience in covered production, including glasshouses is essential. Experience of growing crops in glasshouses using hydroponics and the ability to produce a high-quality crop all year round. Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available from day one including: Exceptional working environment, fresh estate grown meal provided each day Annual Performance Bonus 30% discount in the shops across the estate 30% discount at restaurants across the estate 30% discount on Newt cyder and Babylonstoren wine 50% discount in the Spa Discounted hotel stays for staff Garden Membership Family Events 3 times per year Access to internal/external training qualifications and programmes Cross Training and career development opportunities INDHORTICULTURE
Specialist Nursery Grower £28,000-£30,000 per annum plus annual performance bonus and fantastic benefits The Newt in Somerset The Newt in Somerset has ancient woodland, historic gardens and far-reaching views. It is a unique destination with Hotel, Spa, Restaurants and much more. Visitors can take a tour of the gardens, deer park and cyder press, dine in the Garden Café and visit our farm shop. We attract some 200,000 visitors per year, The Newt in Somerset is a vibrant and thriving attraction, animated throughout the seasons by special events, workshops and education programmes. Department Description The Gardens Team (Nursery, Edibles, Gardens & Woodlands) are dedicated to understanding, developing, curating, protecting and managing The Newts living collection of plants, in an environment where visitors are encouraged to experience and learn about plants, garden history, habitats and to enjoy the gardens. The Nursery team provides plant production for both edible and ornamental garden use and display, with the focus on providing produce to meet the Estate Food Vision need utilising modern facilities and practises. Position Summary The Specialist Nursey Grower undertakes the propagation, cultivation and conservation of plants grown in protected environments, including polytunnels and a new state of the art production glasshouse. Implementing the production and maintenance programmes on a commercial scale to provide quality, edible crops that meet the needs of the estate food vision, whilst maintaining a visually appealing visitor attraction. You should have an excellent general knowledge of growing vegetables on a commercial scale along with the ability to lead or work as part of a team. You will be required to grow a range of vegetables for the estate and work closely with our Market Garden team. Key Responsibilities: Implement and assist the Nursery production schedule, maintaining the nursery to a high horticultural standard for public display and cultivation of edible produce, utilising naturally grown and integrated pest management practises. Assists with all aspects of greenhouse production, including ordering and accessioning (IrisBG). Use the highest standard of horticultural techniques to establish and maintain diverse nursery operations, including routine and special projects as requested. Provide quality produce from crops raised in polytunnels, in alignment with the harvesting schedule and adhering to produce specifications to meet the Food & Beverage department's Estate Food Vision, keeping accurate records. Ensure public engagement that enhances the visitor experience through representing the history, value and vision of the Newt and collaborate with Candide to share the Newt narrative. Participate in education programs and conducts tours and workshops when required including but not limited to evenings and weekends. Actively participates in professional societies and other organisations to disseminate and share ideas and keep current on industry developments with the aim to constantly monitor and improve cultivational practises and strive for Horticultural excellence. Skills and Experience Minimum of two years of horticultural experience in a greenhouse/nursery production setting. Certificate/Diploma and/or bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture or related field with 2 to 3 years' experience; or 4 years of horticulture experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced understanding of correct horticultural practices and experience in all aspects of routine productive horticulture and garden maintenance, including but not limited to planting, weed identification and control, cultural requirements of edibles as well as solid plant identification knowledge. Experience in covered production, including glasshouses is essential. Experience of growing crops in glasshouses using hydroponics and the ability to produce a high-quality crop all year round. Benefits: Excellent Benefits package available from day one including: Exceptional working environment, fresh estate grown meal provided each day Annual Performance Bonus 30% discount in the shops across the estate 30% discount at restaurants across the estate 30% discount on Newt cyder and Babylonstoren wine 50% discount in the Spa Discounted hotel stays for staff Garden Membership Family Events 3 times per year Access to internal/external training qualifications and programmes Cross Training and career development opportunities INDHORTICULTURE