Entry Level Site Operative (Horticulture/ Landscaping)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an Entry Level Site Operative in Woking, UK. Ideal for gardeners or landscapers eager to grow into a supervisory role with comprehensive training provided. Responsibilities include hands-on work on residential and commercial properties focusing on invasive plant removal and landscaping. A valid driving license and a willingness to learn are essential. Join a supportive team contributing to impactful projects.

Benefits

23 Days Holiday

Full Training

Employee-Owned Business

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or horticulture is desired.
• Looking to progress to a supervisory role.
• Must be based in Woking and hold a driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on site work including invasive plant removal.
• Supervise small jobs and collaborate with site teams across the UK.
• Engage in ongoing training to develop leadership skills.

Skills

Experience in garden maintenance

Landscaping

Horticulture

Willingness to learn

Job description

Entry Level Site Operative (Horticulture/ Landscaping)

Woking

27,500 + 23 Days Holiday + Full Training + Progression to Supervisor + Employee-Owned Business

Are you a Gardener or Soft Landscaper looking to progress into a Site Supervisor role, with full training and support from a friendly, close-knit team that truly values your work, while contributing to unique and environmentally impactful groundworks projects for a leading company in invasive plant removal?

Do you want to join a friendly, growing company where you'll learn specialist skills, have a real path to progress, and be part of an employee-owned team that values your contribution?

On offer is a brilliant opportunity to join the UK's leading experts in invasive plant removal. You'll become part of a tight-knit, supportive team that's making a difference across the country. As the business grows, we're looking for someone reliable, hard-working, and keen to learn on the job, with plenty of training provided to help you succeed.

In this role, you'll be working on-site at residential and commercial properties across the South East helping to manage projects and carry out hands-on work such as digging, herbicide treatments, landscaping, planting, pruning, turfing, and site clearance. Over time, you'll step into more responsibility as you build experience and confidence.

This would suit a Gardener or Soft Landscaper looking to progress into a Site Supervisor role, with full training and support from a friendly, close-knit team that truly values your work, while contributing to unique and environmentally impactful groundworks projects for a leading company in invasive plant removal.

The Role:

• Hands-on site work including invasive plant removal, herbicide treatments, and landscaping
• Supervising small jobs and working with other site teams across the UK
• Ongoing training and development into a leadership position

The Person:

• Experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or horticulture
• Wanting to progress to a supervisor
• Based in Woking UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH20455

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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