Landscaper

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

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You will be responsible for landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges, and maintaining soft landscaping areas. This includes planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, clearing snow from pedestrian areas, and ensuring walkways and car parks are properly maintained. You'll conduct weekly checks on groundskeeping equipment, perform litter picks, and address issues like dog fouling and sharps. You'll apply herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides when needed and occasionally carry out hard landscaping tasks.

You will also participate in estate improvement works, prioritise areas, and assist with compliance checks to keep the estate safe and clean. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence
• Needle and sharp awareness
• Hold a valid manual driving licence, ideally with the ability to tow
• Due to the patch you are covering you will need to reside in the TS postcode

You must have a current manual driving licence, ideally with the ability to tow. You'll need a PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence and be aware of needle and sharp safety. A good working knowledge of estate management issues and strong communication skills are essential. Experience in similar services is preferred, as well as IT literacy to use smartphones/tablets and messaging/file‑sharing tools.

You should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and complete tasks to quality standards. You'll work as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues, maintaining positive relationships with customers, and respecting both colleagues and estates.

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

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