A career in horticulture involves the growing and maintenance of plants for a wide range of purposes. Horticulturists work as groundsmen at sports clubs, within the food industry and for a wide range of landscaping organisations.
Finding employment within the horticulture industry does not always rely on formal qualifications. Entry-level positions are often available for those who show a real passion for the profession. It is not unusual for people to work on an unpaid basis in order to gain experience, and many people within the industry started learning the basics straight from school. There are some great opportunities to gain qualifications during employment, and some employers will fund the necessary training. The Royal Horticultural Society is the main awarding body for qualifications in the UK, and the ultimate accolade is the Master of Horticulture certificate - usually an essential qualification for senior management positions.
An experienced horticulturist has a number of options for employment, and recruitment agencies will be just as concerned with an applicant's experience as they are with formal qualifications. As well as working for professional football and cricket clubs, large-scale farming operations, food manufacturers and landscaping companies will always be on the look out for skilled workers. The public sector also employs horticultural staff to maintain and cultivate large public parks and gardens. The work can be physical, so a reasonable level of fitness is usually required. A great deal of the work is carried out in all weathers, so applicants should be prepared to get wet occasionally!
A horticultural manager with lots of experience can expect to receive a salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 in the private sector. School-leavers will often work for minimum wage while they learn their skills, and experienced workers should expect to receive around £10 per hour.
Possessing more than three decades of recruitment experience, Multi Trades have developed a portfolio of skills that allow us to provide a complete service to the Agriculture industry. Whether you're looking for your next Farm Labourer, Driver or Horticulture professional, we aim to offer cost-effective staffing solutions that suit your needs. We specialise in Trades and Labour roles and recruit for perm, temp and contract vacancies.
Office 1, Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, City Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 3NJ
We are suppliers to over 100 agricultural and horticultural companies across Lincolnshire and East Anglia. With over 30 years experience from supplying field workers, operatives, contract packers, tractor drivers and all levels of management within the sectors,.
80 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0XL
AgRecruit works across the niche industry of Agricultural Technology, opening for Technical, Leadership and Commercial positions. Sourcing Vertical Farming Plant Scientists, Food Supply Chain Project Managers and similar titles, they support employers throughout the whole of the UK with the help of their team in Newport Pagnell. Utilising their experience since 2019, they have built a client portfolio that includes Saga Robotics, Agrimetrics and Terraprima Group.
Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9AF
CAS Recruitment, tracing their roots back to 1991, supplies workers in Agriculture, Food Processing & Production, Hospitality & Catering, Building & Construction, Transport & Logistics and Healthcare to establishments worldwide. Based in Sleaford, they have connections with Veterinarians, Farmers, Operators, Chefs, Electricians, Plumbers, Drivers, Nurses, Carers and more and partner with Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority-licenced agencies.
Station House, Station Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 0AA
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
JP Trett Ltd. is a specialist recruitment agency in the field of Agriculture. They recruit for roles in Livestock, Machinery, Senior Appointments and Crop Science across the UK and overseas. They are based in Norfolk and have over a hundred years of experience in the Agricultural industry.
Unit 1 Calveley Court, Calveley Hall Farm, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4QD
WMS Recruitment specialises in the supply of temporary personnel to Agricultural and Horticultural employers across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Based in Wisbech, they provide staff to assist with Vegetable and Flower Packing, Planting & Field Work, Apple, Flower and Strawberry Picking.
173 March Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0LR
OCR Commodities connects an extensive client group with various job seekers in the Commodity vertical. With national reach, the recruitment specialists also deliver talent solutions to the following segments in the Agricultural/Soft Commodities sector: Coffee, Cocoa, Cotton, Grains & Oilseeds, Pulses, Nuts & Spices, Sugar, and Teas. Since its incorporation in 2010, they have been attracting staff to fill a wide variety of roles at all levels.
63 Union Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1SG
An Agriculture-focused recruitment supplier, Hodges Consulting finds candidates for various positions. They work across the UK and Europe and provide consultancy services to clients in the Equestrian and Technology markets. For over five years, the entity has been placing staff in C-level, Senior, and Middle management roles. The Hampshire-based firm also covers AI, Chemical & Advisory, Feeding, and Veterinary divisions.
Unit 4 Vista Place, Coy Pond Business Park, Ingworth Road, Poole, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JY
Helping Hand is a recruitment specialist that supplies workforce solutions to companies within the Finance sector. The agency is GLAA licensed and a member of ALP, Stronger Together, and NACFB. Based in Penzance, they provide assistance with invoice financing, invoice insurance, payroll and portal solutions, documentation and compliance, and credit control.
46 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SS
Evolve Employment is an Agricultural recruiter. They are in partnership with Employment & Skills Centre, JobCentre+, Sedex, and Stonger2Gether. They offer temporary placements and can provide Agri-Industrial staff on a minimum of a 12-week contract.
Suite 1, Driffield Business Centre Skerne Road, Driffield, North Humberside, YO25 6EF
Dark Horse Recruitment carries out specialised hiring solutions for the UK's Construction industry. With more than 30 years of combined experience, they select job seekers who fit permanent or temporary roles. The company extends its expertise to Agricultural Works, Civils, Highway Maintenance & Traffic Management, and Trades & Labour. They commonly hire Civil Engineers, Farm Managers, Labourers, and Signallers.
57 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ
More People helps in meeting the staffing needs of national and global Food, Horticulture, Agriculture, and Garden industries. Headquartered in Stamford, they cater to a wide variation of departments, including Commercial, Technical, Main Board Directors, Operations, Procurement, Finance, HR, Agronomy, Quality, Health and Safety, and Procurement. More People has been supplying permanent and interim personnel since 2000.
Acanthus House, 10a Belton Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2EF
Cultura Connect, situated in Whitchurch, has been performing Agricultural recruitment since 2020. They also offer CV writing assistance and pre-interview briefings for candidates, and assessment days for employers. Example job openings they have cover include Livestock Assistant, Ruminant Consultant and Farm Business Administrator.
Corra Common Farm, New Street Lane, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4PJ
Burwood Associates is a recruitment company specialising in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Agricultural sectors. The agency focuses on different areas within sectors such as Mainstream FMCG, Agriculture & Farming, and Business to Business (B2B). They provide their services to businesses in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The UK office of Burwood Associates is located in Addlestone, Surrey.
Nicholson House, 41 Thames Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8JG
YourStaff Recruitment delivers specialist staffing support to the Agriculture and Food industries nationwide. The agency hires for a wide range of permanent and temporary vacancies. For over 16 years, they have been covering various departments, including Food Processing, Distribution, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Warehousing. YourStaff is a corporate member of the Association of Labour Providers.
57A Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2BW
Refined Search performs executive search operations across Metals & Mining, Energy, Agriculture and Financial markets. With offices in London and Singapore, they have an international reach that spans over 25 countries. Since they started in 2013, they have been completing assignments for Commercial roles like Executive Leadership, Sales & Marketing, and Trading, as well as functions like Logistics Operations, Credit Risk and Middle Office.
Belle House Victoria Station, Platform 1, Westminster, London, SW1V 1JT
Commoditas Partners Ltd places staff in contract, interim, and permanent appointments for a broad range of companies nationwide and globally. Based in London, they provide services to clients in various industries, including Agribusiness, Finance, Metals & Mining, Technology, and Supply Chain & ERP. Established in 2014, the agency also works for an array of disciplines, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Risk Management.
28 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1BB
Established in 1996, Dial-a-Worker is a recruitment agency that provides a variety of candidates, such as Farm & Field Workers, Factory Workers, Labourers, Cleaning and Housekeeping staff, Tractor Drivers, FLT Drivers and HGV drivers. The company is GLAA-licensed and is based in Norfolk.
Sandpit Lodge, Reepham Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2LJ
CS Partners exclusively deals with recruitment in AgriFood Technology, covering FoodTech, AgriTech and more, and Life Science Technology, covering areas like Synthetic Biology and Genomics. Through offices in the City of London and San Francisco, they seek talent in Executive, Commercial, Innovation and Operations. Since their operations began in 2014, they have worked with AB Enzymes, Clara Foods, MycoTechnology, Provivi, Zymergen and more.
26 Finsbury Square, City of London, London, EC2A 1DS
Dexters Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy situated in Great Yarmouth serving local and international companies alike. They open vacancies for permanent, temporary and temp to perm placements in Industrial, Hospitality & Catering, Food & Agricultural, Commercial, Technical, Energy and more. Founded in 2010, they are also a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and the Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers of Commerce.
43 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1JE
Harris Recruitment is a specialist company that focuses on the provision of Private Domestic staff nationwide. They specialise in the placement of Housekeepers, Nannies, Domestic Couples, Cook/Chefs, Private PAs, Security Staff, Maternity Nurse, and After School Care. Harris Recruitment covers full or part-time opportunities and they have other divisions, namely: The Housekeeper Company and The Carer Company.
12 Delahays Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8DY
SPS International Ltd is an executive search-focused talent firm that specialises in providing staffing solutions to the Food & Agribusiness, Industrial, Fashion & Retail, and Supply Chain sectors across the UK and abroad. Founded in 2003, they place qualified candidates into an array of leadership roles, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, VPs, and Regional Directors. They operate internationally from their offices in London, Southampton, and Hong Kong.
6 Lloyds Avenue, City of London, London, EC3N 3AX
Headquartered in Fulford York, VF Recruitment works exclusively within the Animal Health industry. Equipped with 30 years worth of recruitment expertise, they support both permanent and temporary workforce requirements. They cover Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Pharmaceutical, Clinical & Non-Clinical, HR, Farm, Retail, and other roles. They also support the Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
Forest Farms Business Park, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 4RH
East Recruitment Admin provides workforce solutions to the following industries: Administration, Agriculture, Construction, Driving, Engineering, and Industrial. The agency is a member of the ALP and Stronger Together and was awarded as the Winner of the Best Recruitment Agency category in Herefordshire.
Wolf Business Park Unit 4, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5NB
De Lacy Executive Agricultural & Horticultural Specialists works in the Agriculture and Agri-Food sectors in the UK and Europe. They have been providing candidates from Farm Managers to CEOs, and from trainee to executive level, for more than 20 years. Examples of roles they recruit for include Farm Manager, Agricultural Sales Specialist, Ruminant Nutritionist, Seed Analyst and Agronomist. De Lacy Executive is a member of the Farms.com group.
The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 5BT
First Military Recruitment is a staffing company that has expertise in placing contract and permanent ex-Forces and Technical candidates to a variety of clients from well-known global brands to local SMEs. They also specialise in Engineering, Logistics, and Managerial appointments. The company was founded in 2013 and has offices in Cirencester, Fife and Darlington.
1st Floor 80 Queens Road, Bristol, Avon, BS8 1QU
S&D Recruitment family-owned business operating within East Yorkshire and the Humber, backed with nearly four decades of combined recruitment experience. They specialise in the Labour market sectors, handling roles such as Cleaner, General Operative, Customer Support Analyst, Machine Operator, and Production Operative. They are also members of the Association of Labour Providers.
69 Boothferry Road, Goole, North Humberside, DN14 6BB
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
CSS Recruitment & Training, situated in Essex and established in 1994, sources individuals looking to further their careers in Construction, Industrial, Professional, Driving, Airport, Office, Agricultural and Mechanical & Electrical. They also have 10 accreditations and memberships, including a Constructionline silver membership and UKAS Management Systems certification.
10-12 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HP
PB Recruit covers a number of industries including Healthcare, Agriculture, IT, Technology, Engineering, Construction, and Hospitality & Catering. They support permanent, temporary, interim, and contract recruitment requirements for both on-site and remote roles. Headquartered in Norwich, they cater to clients across the UK, Europe, and the Philippines. They are a member of the REC and ALP, and a Stronger Together Business Partner.
Western Farm, Plantation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2ER
Industrial Temporaries has a breadth of experience in providing staffing support to the Industrial sector across the Midlands. They recruit staff for temporary and permanent vacancies in various markets, including Administration, Call Centre, Catering, Cleaning, Engineering, Food Production, Horticulture, Manufacturing, and Warehouse & Distribution. They are an accredited member of the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).
122 Walsgrave Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4AX
Additional Resources recruits for a vast range of industries including Hospitality, Finance, Construction, Design, Education, Sport, Energy, and a whole lot more. The numerous roles they handle include HGV Drivers, Gas Engineer, Head Chef, Vehicle Technician, Assessor, Early Years Practitioner, Client Account Executive, and so on. They cover both permanent and temporary requirements for clients in the UK, and other countries such as Canada.
Park Wood Technical Center, Park Wood, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0SN
DA Selection is an agency that provides staffing support to a wide range of industries like IT, Retail, Oil & Gas, Legal, and Health Care. They search and place candidates for roles such as Senior Mine Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, and Mine Planning Superintendent. The agency has 20 years of experience in the industry and they operate globally, covering senior management to customer-facing roles.
22 Raffles House Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
InPlace Personnel Services is a professional-led recruitment agency primarily focusing on the UK Commercial, Construction, and Industrial markets. They have been placing candidates in permanent and temporary roles for over 17 years. Headquartered in Mansfield, they also cover the Driving, Engineering, and Horticulture sectors. InPlace Personnel Services is a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
4 Market Chambers, 29 Market Place, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1JB
Sure Staffing supplies skilled professionals across the following industries: FMCG & Agriculture, Transport & Warehousing, Rail, Industrial & Manufacturing, Construction & Engineering, and Hospitality & Catering - whether in the public or private sector. With offices in Hull, Leeds, and Northampton, they service the whole of UK. Some of the clients they have worked with are XPO Logistics, Groupe Atlantic, and William Jackson Food Group.
Commerce House, 31 Hessle Road, Hull, North Humberside, HU3 2AA
Balfour Wilson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that accommodates temporary and permanent placements nationwide. They have assisted over 2000 candidates and employers in various sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, HR, IT, Customer Service, Construction, Retail, Sales, and Engineering.
Unit 10a, Forest Mill, Station Road, Selkirk, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5DJ
Madisons Recruitment offers a simple and cost effective approach to staffing requirements within the UK. Our unique and service driven consultants will exceed all boundaries to ensure all your requirements are fulfilled. Therefore just like our slogan "Constructing Opportunity" we are here to construct opportunities for companies and candidates across the UK.
4th Floor, 169 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9EH
Richards Recruitment offers its expertise in placing candidates in various temporary and permanent roles. Established in 2005, they have been providing recruitment services to a wide array of clients nationwide. Under Richards Recruitment are Richards Event and Richards Security Services, a network of agencies that cater to the Events and Security sectors.
11 Whitefield road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DE
A Company built on foundations of Traditional Ethics but with a Modern View. Xceed Recruitment is a leading Multi-Sector Organisation supplying both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions nationwide. We understand that the modern workplace has evolved significantly over the past decade, Meaning our clients needs and requirements from us have also changed. We greet every role with a flexible attitude to create the perfect bespoke solution.
1ST Floor, Meadowbank House, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 8EH