£31K/yr
Chelmsford, England
Permanent, Variable

Landscaper / Grounds Maintenance

Posted by Durantie Recruitment.

Landscaper Chelmsford, Essex £120 per day + Career Progression

Our client, a leading specialist within the construction and landscaping sector are currently recruiting for an experienced Landscaper / Grounds Maintenance Operative who has previous Horticulture and soft landscaping experience. This position offers a lot of career progression within the company.

The Commercial & Residential Landscaping Divisions of the company offer a wide range of services, from the delivery of large multi-phase installations to smaller, bespoke works, all of which require ongoing maintenance to the soft landscaping upon completion of the main contract works in Essex and London.

The Role:

  • Soft landscaping skills of a high standard (planting, turfing etc).
  • Experience with the use of machinery (hedge cutters, strimmer's, rotary lawn mowers).
  • Using own initiative to ensure that the highest quality of work is always delivered.
  • Daily completion of job paperwork, highlighting any future requirements.
  • Ensure works vehicle is kept in good order and all equipment is present and operational.
  • Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
  • Good people skills.

The Candidate:

  • Previous employment within the soft landscaping industry.
  • Horticulture experience - Preferable but not essential.
  • Soft landscaping skills of a high standard (planting, turfing etc)
  • Experience with the use of machinery (hedge cutters, strimmer's, rotary lawn mowers)
  • Using own initiative to ensure that the highest quality of work is always delivered.

Qualifications required:

  • Driving license.
  • Valid CSCS card - Preferable but not essential.
  • PA1/PA6 - Preferable but not essential

Reward & Benefits:

  • PAYE, £31,200 per annum (£120.00 per day), based upon a 9hr shift.
  • Overtime rates will apply for night & weekend working.
  • Company van supplied.
  • Company uniform & all PPE supplied.

This is a progressive role within a rapidly expanding company, which will allow the successful candidate the opportunity to gain qualifications and skills that will increase their earning capacity and the potential to develop a successful career within the landscaping industry.

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