Landscape Operative

Overview

A Landscape Operative is responsible for carrying out a wide range of landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks to create and maintain outdoor spaces for residential, commercial, and public sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out soft landscaping tasks:
• Turfing, seeding, planting trees/shrubs
• Soil preparation and ground conditioning
• Operate and maintain tools and machinery:
• Strimmer's, mowers, hedge cutters, compactors, etc.
• Assist with site setup and clearance:
• Loading/unloading materials
• Site preparation and waste removal
• Follow site plans, drawings, and supervisor instructions
• Ensure all work is completed to high quality standards
• Comply with health & safety regulations at all times
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently when required

Skills & Experience

• Previous landscaping or construction experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of plants and landscaping materials
• Ability to use hand tools and small machinery safely
• Good physical fitness (role is manual and outdoors)
• Ability to follow instructions and work to deadlines
• CSCS card (often required for site work)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with soft landscaping works
• Machinery tickets (e.g. dumper, excavator)
• PA1/PA6 spraying licence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• CSCS Card (preferred)

Work Location: In person