Experienced Hard Landscaper, Paving & Groundworks

Halmer Recruit; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Company pension

Uniform provided

Training and development

Career progression

Award-winning projects

Long-term employment

Job summary

Halmer Recruit is seeking four to five experienced hard landscapers for a permanent, full-time role covering Sudbury, Ipswich and surrounding areas. You will work from drawings, set levels, lay paving and build patios to a high standard, with travel time paid in addition to onsite hours.

The role requires proven hard landscaping experience, the ability to work independently, and good teamwork. Working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with travel time paid and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on hard landscaping experience is essential.
• Strong practical paving skills and ability to work from drawings.
• Set out works and establish accurate levels with minimal supervision.
• Reliability, a strong work ethic and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hard landscaping and associated groundworks.
• Lay paving and construct patios and paths to a high standard.
• Complete brickwork, footings and small retaining walls.
• Set out works and establish accurate levels from drawings.
• Operate landscaping machinery and tools safely.
• Take ownership of allocated tasks and collaborate with the team.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and site presentation.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Hard landscaping experience

Paving skills

Set out from drawings

Independent worker

Job description

£15.50 per hour + paid travel time
Full-time, permanent | Sudbury, Ipswich & surrounding areas

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced hard landscaper with strong paving and garden construction skills? Can you work from drawings, set levels accurately and complete allocated tasks without step-by-step supervision?

We are recruiting for 4-5 Experienced Hard Landscapers to join an award-winning and growing landscape construction company.

Proven hands-on hard landscaping experience is essential. You must be able to demonstrate good-quality workmanship and confidently carry out hard landscaping tasks using your own initiative. These positions require established practical skills and are not suitable for trainees or applicants seeking their first landscaping role.

You may currently describe yourself as a skilled landscaper, landscape installer, landscape construction operative or paving specialist. What matters is your experience delivering hard landscaping work to a high standard.

We are particularly interested in candidates around Sudbury, Ipswich and the surrounding areas. The team travels together to projects, with pick-up arrangements available depending on where you live. Travel time is paid in addition to onsite hours.

These are permanent opportunities offering long-term stability and scope to develop your career within an established landscaping business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hard landscaping and associated groundworks

• Lay paving and construct patios and paths to a high standard

• Complete brickwork, footings and small retaining walls

• Set out works and establish accurate levels

• Work from drawings and specifications

• Operate landscaping machinery, plant and tools safely

• Take ownership of allocated tasks and complete them using your own initiative

• Work effectively alongside the wider landscaping team

• Maintain consistently high standards of workmanship and site presentation

• Follow health and safety procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a skilled hard landscaper or in a landscape construction role

• Strong practical paving skills and experience in hard landscaping construction

• Experience with brickwork, footings and small retaining walls

• The ability to set out works, establish levels and work accurately from drawings and specifications

• Confidence completing allocated tasks without close supervision

• Experience using relevant tools, equipment and machinery safely

• Good attention to detail and pride in the finished result

• Reliability, a strong work ethic and the ability to work well within a team

• CSCS card advantageous but not essential

• Driving licence advantageous but not essential

Applicants whose experience is limited to garden maintenance, mowing, planting or general labouring will not have the practical construction experience required for these positions.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.00pm onsite.

Travel time is paid in addition to onsite hours. Total paid hours vary depending on project location.

The team travels together, with pick-up arrangements available depending on where you live.

What's On Offer

• £15.50 per hour

• Paid travel time in addition to onsite hours

• Full-time, permanent employment

• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension

• Uniform provided

• Further training and development to build on your existing skills

• Career progression opportunities

• Opportunity to work on award-winning landscaping projects

• Long-term employment within a growing company