A LIFETIME IN GARDENING

The Fletcher family has been involved in the Horticultural / Arboricultural industry for over 100 years. Claude Fletcher (Neil's grandfather) was a Horticultural worker in Lea Valley in the 1920s. Neil Fletcher, his grandson, started apprenticing at the age of seventeen. He established his own company in 1974 and, since then, he’s been servicing greater London and the Home Counties for 50 years. Today it is a family business where Neil and his two daughters Kiersa and Harriet run the company, sharing the same pathos and passion. The ENGLISH GARDEN Company Ltd has clients they have serviced for over 35 years on a weekly / monthly basis, not many companies can boast such client loyalty.

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Claude Fletcher - top row second from left

Claude Fletcher - top row second from left

Neil Fletcher - Founder of The English Garden Company

I consider myself exceptionally lucky in that I turned my passion into a career. As a younger man I forfeited a job in the stock exchange where I could of earnt a large and secure income, for one that fed my passion and gave me happiness… I do not do this for money, I do it because I am passionate about horticulture.

I’m proud to continue my family’s legacy, and even prouder that the next generation of my family are involved in working with the business.

 

NEIL FLETCHER

Founder & Head Gardener

Neil is the founder of the company and has over 50 years worth of expertise within the tree and garden industry, which has been his passion since he was a young boy. He remains an essential and pro-active member of the company. Those of you that know Neil, know he is extremely hard working, and always goes the extra mile to guarantee the standard of work sets the highest benchmark, which many other companies can only aspire to.

HARRIET BAGGE

Admin and Maintenance Support

Harriet plays a crucial role at The English Garden Company, providing essential administrative support while also assisting our maintenance teams. With a deep knowledge of plants and a passion for foraging, Harriet brings a unique blends of skills and enthusiasm to our team.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Harriet took a break to care for the elderly, demonstrating her compassionate nature and dedication to helping others. However, her love for the outdoors and working with the family drew her back to the company. In her spare time, Harriet enjoys foraging for herbs, which she uses for various herbal remedies.

 

JEAN COLBORNE

Accounts

Jean is our longest-serving admin member of staff, with over 35 years of service to the company dealing with the accounts. She is hard working, loyal, and very knowledgeable when it comes to our clients’ accounts. She has built up wonderful relations with our long standing clients, and is always at the end of the phone ready to answer any account-based questions.

 

SAFFRON FLETCHER

Media Manager

Saffie is Neil’s fourth daughter and works remotely. Saffie has a degree in photography and is responsible for artwork, media and design services.

HARRY FLETCHER

Apprentice

Harry Fletcher, Neil’s youngest and only son joined the family business as an apprentice, and is learning the trade from his father.

 

Open Positions

Position is 5 days a week, Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. Salary £26,000. Located near Potters Bar/Hatfield/off A1/AL9.

We are seeking an experienced administrator to join our team at our working yard/office in North Mymms. The successful candidate will be responsible for general office duties, including administrative tasks, and some non-admin duties such as checking off deliveries of plants and materials, supply runs and drop off’s for teams.   

The Role is offered on a 6 month trial basis. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of 8 GCSEs (grades A-C) 

  • 4 years of administrative experience 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access 

  • Valid driving licence 

Preferred Qualifications/Skills: 

  • Some experience within the garden trade 

  • Proactive, pleasing and self-driving attitude 

  • Sense of humour 

Benefits: 

  • 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (excluding during June & October)

  • Lunch provided

Administrator

Position is 5 Days a week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Salary £20,000+ pa  (depending on experience). We are looking for someone to assist with key admin duties in our very busy office. This position would be ideal for someone who is flexible in their approach to work as they will be required to assist in several different duties, including:

  • Answering phones - Dealing with enquiries, customer queries and issues

  • Booking in estimates and jobs with clients and team

  • Ordering stock, uniform, stationery etc.

  • Typing, filing, general office duties Accepting deliveries in and around the office and warehouse

  • Running errands

  • Helping with the adhoc vehicle requirements

  • Assisting boss with his work and personal diary

    Requirements

  • Needs to be a driver with own transport as in a fairly remote location

  • Some previous administration experience is necessary

  • Honest, trustworthy and reliable

  • Horticultural working environment based in a working yard

  • Some understanding of Sage Accounting Systems would be an advantage

Office Admin Assistant

Working Manager / Foreman

Position is 5 Day week, with 33 days holiday (including bank holidays). Minimum salary £30,000+ pa  (depending on experience)

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years’ experience

  • Relevant horticultural qualifications

  • Full driving licence

  • Over 25 years of age

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Basic computer skills

Multi-site Maintenance Gardener

Position is 5 Day week, with 33 days holiday (including bank holidays). Minimum salary £25,000+ pa  (depending on experience)

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience

  • Relevant horticultural qualifications a bonus

  • Arboricultural experience a bonus

  • Full driving licence

  • Over 25 years of age

  • Reliability is important

Apply

Charitable Donations

We are committed to ensuring that our business ‘gives back’ and contributes to charitable causes:

We regularly contribute to the NSPCC, the UK's leading children’s charity.

Click here to find out more about the charity.

In December 2023, we donated £500 to Kids Out who in the last year took 57,000 children on days out across the UK, and sent out just under 250,000 toys to disadvantaged children. Click here to find out more

In December 2022, we donated £500 to Volunteers on Wheels, who help bridge the gap between supermarkets and food banks. They are now helping support over 10k people a week. Click here to find out more

In May 2022, we donated £200 of goodies to the Food Bank in Potters Bar, who are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Click here to find out more

In March 2022, we donated £250 to UK for UNHCR, who work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge. Click here to find out more