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APPRENTICESHIPS

Are you aged between 16-24, like the outdoors, energetic and interested in developing a career in Horticulture? If so contact us!

We are seeking two apprentices for our Grounds Maintenance division due to our recent success in winning a large 5 year Grounds Maintenance contract.

We will help and support you to learn and develop your skills whilst you work on the job using a hands on approach.

Interested? Email us at info@elmtreegarden.co.uk or ring 01454 633560 and ask for Paul or Marcus.

UPHILL MANOR

Elmtree completed landscaping to the grounds of a former stately home in Uphill, Weston Super Mare.

The home was sadly damaged in a major blaze in 2016, during which much of the property was destroyed and not only by fire damage but also by a combination of smoke and water. The firefighters used 60,000 litres of water to put out the flames but the damage left behind was so detrimental that it was estimated to take three years to restore the building to its former glory.

The former stately home was taken over and run as a B&B before the fire. Needless to say it’s has been vital to ensure that the repair works maintained the original features of the historic building.

It’s taken nearly two years to restore to its former glory and Elmtree were proudly been able to carry out landscaping works to help reinstate it.

We created a new Bredon gravel pathway, added Granite gravel to the courtyard area as well as installing traditional Yorkstone paving. It was highly important to reflect the high standards that Historic England and the local community recognise so we ensured turfing, planting of shrubs, importing and spreading topsoil was done to the highest quality. We were also able to repair the damage made to the driveway by resurfacing with tarmac.

Elmtree were delighted to be part of this restoration which will enable the historical building to continue its venture as a B&B while staying true to its heritage and original features.

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR REQUIRED

Elmtree are looking to recruit a Landscape Supervisor to join our Bristol team. Mainly soft landscaping, but hard landscaping experience is an advantage.

If you are experienced in commercial landscaping, have supervisory experience, an eye for detail and have a passion for what you do, please contact us on 01454 633560 or info@elmtreegarden.co.uk

Salary approx £30k per annum plus pension depending on level of experience

EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPERS REQUIRED BRISTOL

We are looking for experienced landscapers to join our award winning team. Must have experience in commercial landscaping and a CSCS card.

Skilled and experienced landscapers are paid up to £10 per hour with plenty of overtime at time and a half

Please email your CV to paul@elmtreegarden.co.uk or phone 01454 633560 and ask for Marcus or Paul

CREDIT CONTROLLER REQUIRED

Part time Credit Controller Required for Bristol Landscaping Company

Elmtree Garden Contractors are a Bristol based award winning landscaping company carrying out works for the construction and commercial sectors.

Due to our continued growth we are now looking for a part time credit controller, initially for 2 days per week. Days and hours can be flexible to work around school / childcare, work from home is also possible

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

  • Following up on outstanding invoices via email and telephone
  • Maintaining customer contact database
  • Liaising with customers over queries and disputes, and retaining ownership of those disputes
  • Obtaining any additional information from the Financial Controller or Directors that clients may request to enable payment to be made
  • Monitoring emails to ensure customer queries are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Issue progress reports to the Financial Controller

CANDIDATE

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Experience of working in a similar credit control role (desirable)
  • Persistence and tenacity
  • Strong character
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in their work
  • IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Previous experience in Construction is desirable but not essential

WORKING HOURS: Flexible

SALARY: Negotiable depending on experience, £10ph plus

Please send CV to Paul Lynch, Managing Director paul@elmtreegarden.co.uk

PINE TREE CRANED ONTO ROOF GARDEN

We went to Holland in March to select four Cloud Pine trees for the Crest Nicholson Bath Riverside B5 Roof Garden from a specialist grower. Here’s a video of one of them being lifted onto it’s final destination

Click Here to watch our Bath Riverside Crane Lift…

SUCCESSFUL BALI REVETTING

We were re-vetted by BALI (British Association Landscape Industries) yesterday as part of their Quality Standard Review to ensure we still meet the standards required. Elmtree have been members of BALI since the mid-1980s, this is our trade and regulatory body.

The purpose of the Quality Standard is to ensure that members can demonstrate that they have sufficient Commitment, Systems, Skills, Resources and Controls in place to consistently meet relevant customer, legislative and regulatory requirements in a measured and professional manner.

We were pleased to pass with flying colours. Thanks to BALI and their vetting and Technical officer Richard Gardiner, it’s always good to get external feedback.

NEW PODIUM GARDEN UNDERWAY AT BATH WESTERN RIVERSIDE

We are well underway in building the new podium garden at Crest Nicholson Bath Western Riverside. Here are a few photos

CANNINGTON COURT, BRIDGWATER UPDATE

This project for Kier Construction, completed in May 2015, was the refurbishment of Grade 1 and 2 listed buildings to be used as the European Training Headquarters for EDF Energy.

The Walled Gardens of the existing grounds are famous, and visited by many people. So great emphasis was to be placed on the quality of the planting and other landscaping, this was the reason Kier approached Elmtree to undertake the works.

The project was very challenging due to the very limited space and tight timescales. Also, very high standards of safety were demanded by EDF and Kier.

It was a great success for Elmtree, and we had much praise from the Client for the way in which we handled the challenging timescales, as well as the quality of our work.

TAYLOR WIMPEY WICHELSTOWE, SWINDON

This show area landscaping was based on a design we did in-house. The brief was for the garden to be educational and to encourage wildlife into the area.

We incorporated features such as a bee home, log habitat pile, bird table, driftwood sculpture and a pond for amphibians. We selected a range of plants that would attract insects and butterflies.

We created information boards so local school children could read about the various features we had installed.

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