Grounds Worker/Hard Landscaper Operative

SAP Landscapes is one of Ireland’s largest and most established landscape and maintenance companies, boasting 50 years of experience in creating and sustaining better spaces. You are joining us at an exciting time of growth, for both our employees and our business. You will have the opportunity to work with high-profile projects and develop your skillset, as well as pay a key role in your very own career path with company support.

This role will involve the use of machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) daily.

This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role, but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs.

Position: Grounds Worker/Hard Landscaper Operative

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Location: Kildare / Dublin

Duties Include:

• Paving and Groundworks: Installing and repairing driveways, patios and walkways using materials like stone, brick, concrete or resin.
• Structural Installations: Building retaining walls, raised beds and steps.
• Timber and Carpentry: Fitting and repairing fencing, decking, sheds, pergolas and basic outdoor structures.
• Site Preparation: Carrying out excavation, grading and levelling to ensure proper drainage and stable foundations for construction.
• Drainage and Civil Works: Constructing structural tree pits, installing ducting and managing water runoff systems.

Responsibilities:

• Adhering to Company policies and procedures in relation to all aspects of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality.
• Adhering to clients site rules and regulations in general and in relation to Health and Safety.
• Follow instructions provided by management and site Team leader.
• Work as part of a team to ensure quality of work is delivered to an excellent standard and that the work completed is carried out in an efficient and timely manner.

Package:

• Starting Rate: €18.00 (DOE)
• Annual Bonus (T&C’s)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• General Hours: 06:30am – 16.15pm (working day might vary)
• PPE Provided
• Overtime (at attractive rates)
• Excellent Progression Opportunities
• Pension (T&C’s)
• Company funded training courses (T&C’s)
• Bike to Work Scheme (T&C’s)
• Company Events
• Free On-Site Parking

Requirements:

• Strong work ethic.
• Reliable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in paving, groundwork, kerbing, drainage (for experienced roles).
• Willingness to learn.
• Safe Pass / relevant tickets (an advantage but not essential).
• Provisional / Full Driving Licence – Preferred.

SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.