Hands-On Landscape & Grounds Technician

Pyramid8; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local estate services provider in Wakefield is seeking a practical Landscape Officer to maintain safe and attractive estates. This hands-on role involves various landscaping tasks and operating tools and machinery. Candidates must have a Mechanical Plant Certificate and good communication skills. This position offers 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, excellent sick pay, and pension benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent sick pay

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience using powered tools (e.g., strimmers, hedge cutters, chainsaws).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work occasional out‑of‑hours/standby shifts.

Responsibilities

• Tree maintenance, hedge pruning, and grass cutting.
• Operating tools, machinery and mini diggers for landscaping.
• Supporting emergency response during adverse weather.

Skills

Good customer service and communication skills

Flexible approach and teamwork

Education

Mechanical Plant Certificate (e.g., mini digger/JCB)

Tools

Powered tools (strimmers, hedge cutters, chainsaws)

Job description

A local estate services provider in Wakefield is seeking a practical Landscape Officer to maintain safe and attractive estates. This hands-on role involves various landscaping tasks and operating tools and machinery. Candidates must have a Mechanical Plant Certificate and good communication skills. This position offers 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, excellent sick pay, and pension benefits.