Landscape Foreperson

Fresh Horticultural Careers; Kettering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape company is seeking an experienced landscape foreperson in Kettering. The role involves carrying out various landscaping duties, ensuring Health and Safety compliance, and leading a team effectively. The ideal candidate will handle planting, turfing, and site preparations, and communicate with managers and clients to maintain high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all landscape duties including planting, turfing, and site preparation.
• Liaise with Manager regarding programming and plant selection.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Control plant equipment and ensure proper servicing of company van.

Job description

Overview

Our midlands based client is an award-winning national landscape construction and maintenance business providing the highest levels of service to help you realise the full creative possibilities of modern landscaping. They are seeking a landscape foreperson to join their team in Kettering and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all landscape duties as required by the company including the planting of trees and shrubs, turfing, seeding and site preparation in accordance with good company practice.
• Carry out all operations as detailed in the Foremans pack issued for each contract.
• Liaise with Manager / Supervisor regarding programming, plant selection and labour utilisation.
• Comply with all aspects of Health and Safety in respect of site operations.
• Comply with all aspects of the Q.A. System as required.
• Liaise with Systems Administrator with regard to Health and Safety and Q.A. matters. Make sure all accidents are entered / recorded into the company accident book.
• Liaise with the Plant and Transport Manager regarding any vehicle or plant and machinery accidents or breakdowns making sure all claim forms are correctly filled in as required.
• Collection of operatives for transporting to site as required allowing adequate time for the site start time.
• Make sure all operatives comply with agreed break times ie. 10.00am to 10.30am breakfast and 1.00pm to 1.30pm lunch.
• Ensure that all daywork sheets are signed and agreed on a daily basis.
• Control of all plant equipment on site including on/off hire recording. Make sure all plant equipment is returned in the same condition as when it was first delivered to site. Return all keys / handles etc. to the hire company. Ensure daily checks are carried out to the specification of the hire company.
• Attend all meetings on site when required. Attend all Foremans meetings.
• Make sure all personnel are always using the correct Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ensure that your company van is serviced at the correct intervals and always kept in a clean and tidy condition. Carry out day-to-day checks of oil / water etc. Ensure van is not overloaded.
• Liaise with the Client or his representative on site in an appropriate manner. Liaise with the Landscape Architect and Principal Contractors representative as required.
• Ensure all operatives have induction on new sites if required.
• Ensure that all work is carried out to the standard expected by the company.
• Responsible for communication of any training needs for operatives to the Systems Administrator.
• To carry out any other general landscape duties as required by the company