Landscapes, Grounds and Sites Operative

The Lulworth Estate; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lulworth Estate is seeking a dedicated Landscapes, Grounds and Sites Operative to join their team. This full-time, permanent position involves a variety of tasks including grounds maintenance, landscaping, and forestry work, requiring physical effort and adherence to high standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, including a full UK driving licence and chainsaw licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Chainsaw Licence required.
• Experience with maintaining and repairing machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform grass cutting with various mowers and strimmers.
• Conduct tree care and forestry maintenance.
• Landscaping gardens for the Estate's properties.

Skills

Landscaping

Grounds Maintenance

Forestry

Pesticide Applications

Chainsaw Use

Tractor Operation

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Tractor

Job description

Do you have a background in landscaping? Are you interested in becoming an essential part of the day-to-day operation of the Lulworth Estate?

We are seeking a hardworking, reliable and experienced Landscapes, Grounds and Sites Operative to join our dedicated team.

The Lulworth Estate pushes for the highest standards in every area of work and all employees are expected to hold themselves to the same high standards.

The Landscapes department undertakes a variety of work throughout the year with tasks falling into grounds maintenance, forestry/arboriculture, landscaping services and countryside management.

This is a full time, permanent position, working outdoors in all weather conditions with physical effort on a daily basis. Two years’ experience of work in a similar setting is essential.

Main tasks and Duties include but not limited to:

• Grass cutting with pedestrian and ride on mowers and strimmers
• Use of brushcutters with assorted cutting head attachments
• Hedge cutting
• Pesticide applications
• Tree care, including chainsaw use and felling
• Forestry / plantation maintenance
• Tractor use (including Rights of Way, Fire Breaks, grass cutting and fencing work)
• Landscaping gardens that belong to the Estate’s various properties
• Fencing, including stock and garden fencing

Essential Qualifications, Abilities and Skills:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Chainsaw Licence.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Landscapes Working Foreman.
• Willingness to hold high standards within their work.
• Experience with maintaining and repairing a variety of machines and tools.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent industry-based qualification
• Tractor Licence
• PA1 and PA6 Handheld Spraying
• IPAF Operator

Working Hours will be 39 hours per week. The normal hours of work will be:

Summer - 21 March to 20 October

• Monday to Friday - 7.45am - 4.30pm

Winter - 21 October to 20 March

• Mondays - 8.30am - 4.15pm
• Tuesday to Friday - 8.30am - 4pm

Salary: Between £26,000 and £27,500, dependent on skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications.

Applicants must submit their completed Application form to [e-mail].