Details:
- Salary: £13 - 15.50 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Campsea Ashe
- Date: 12 hours ago
Description:
Tennial Personnel are recruiting a Landscape Operative to join a well-established horticultural company based in Campsea Ashe, Suffolk. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position following 12 successful working weeks.
The role would suit a practical, hardworking and reliable individual who enjoys working outdoors and is comfortable working in all weather conditions. The successful candidate will have experience in tree and hedge planting, soft landscaping and some hard landscaping, alongside strong all-round practical skills.
Previous experience operating machinery such as tractors, small diggers or excavators would be highly advantageous. Candidates with backgrounds in farming, agriculture, grounds maintenance, landscaping or similar practical environments are encouraged to apply.
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Potential overtime available
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out tree and hedge planting and maintenance
Complete a range of soft landscaping duties
Assist with hard landscaping projects when required
Prepare and maintain gardens, grounds and outdoor areas
Operate machinery including tractors, small diggers and excavators
Carry out general groundworks and landscaping duties
Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
Assist with site preparation, planting and general maintenance
Maintain tools, equipment and machinery to a good standard
Work as part of a team to complete landscaping projects to a high standard
Follow all relevant health and safety procedures
Work outdoors in a range of weather conditions
Skills Required
Strong all-round practical and manual skills
Good attention to detail and pride in the quality of work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable, hardworking and punctual
Good communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Comfortable carrying out manual duties
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Good understanding of health and safety
Flexible approach to working hours, including potential overtime
Qualifications Required
Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, agriculture, farming or a similar practical environment
Experience of tree and hedge planting
Previous soft / hard landscaping experience
Experience operating machinery such as tractors, small diggers or excavators
Relevant machinery or plant licences/tickets are advantageous
Full UK driving licence is advantageous
Previous experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
Keywords
Landscaping
Tree Planting
Agriculture