Estate Grounds & Landscape Technician (Company Van)

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van

Power tools & tablet

PPE and uniform

Pension 7% match

35 days leave

Overtime as required

Healthcare cashback

Bonus scheme 2%

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People in Preston is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance operative to deliver high-quality landscaping and estate upkeep. You will mow, edge, plant, clear snow, and maintain walkways and car parks while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires PA1/PA6 spraying licences, a manual driving licence, and awareness of needle and sharp safety. You will work with a team but also manage tasks independently, using mobile devices for communications.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid manual driving licence and ideally a tow ability.
• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence are essential.
• Be aware of needle and sharp safety and related risks.
• Good working knowledge of estate management issues.
• IT literacy to use smartphones/tablets and messaging apps.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim hedges and maintain soft landscaping areas.
• Plant trees, flowers and shrubs; clear snow from pedestrian areas.
• Maintain walkways and car parks; conduct weekly grounds equipment checks.
• Address dog fouling and sharps; apply herbicides, fungicides or insecticides when needed.
• Carry out hard landscaping tasks and assist with estate improvement works.
• Work in surrounding areas as required and participate in compliance checks.

Skills

Manual driving licence

PA1/PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence

Needle & Sharp awareness

Estate management knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Job description

Places for People in Preston is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance operative to deliver high-quality landscaping and estate upkeep. You will mow, edge, plant, clear snow, and maintain walkways and car parks while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires PA1/PA6 spraying licences, a manual driving licence, and awareness of needle and sharp safety. You will work with a team but also manage tasks independently, using mobile devices for communications.