Entry Level Site Operative (Horticulture/ Landscaping)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Entry Level Site Operative for horticulture and landscaping work in Woking. This role offers full training, the chance to progress to a Site Supervisor position, and the opportunity to work on environmentally impactful projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in gardening or landscaping and be eager to learn. Competitive salary and an employee-owned business culture are part of the offering.

Benefits

23 Days Holiday

Full Training

Progression to Supervisor

Employee-Owned Business

Qualifications

• Experience in garden maintenance, landscaping or horticulture.
• Willingness to progress to a supervisor role.
• Based in Woking, UK with a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience in garden maintenance

Landscaping

Horticulture

Job description

Entry Level Site Operative (Horticulture/ Landscaping)

Woking (Travel Around M25)

£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 licence

Keywords: Site Supervisor, Landscaping, Garden Maintenance, Soft Landscaping, Horticulture, Surrey, Berkshire, Grounds Maintenance, Woking, Leatherhead, Aldershot, M25

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.