Landscape Officer: Hands-on Grounds & Estates

pyramid8; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Wakefield is seeking a motivated Landscape Officer to maintain safe and attractive estates. Key responsibilities include tree maintenance, garden clearances, and operating landscaping tools. Candidates must have experience with powered tools, good customer service skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays and excellent sick pay and pension benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent sick pay

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience using powered tools in a landscaping environment.
• Strong communication skills and an excellent customer service attitude.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trees, hedges, and grasses to uphold estate quality.
• Perform garden clearances and removal of old structures.
• Support emergency weather response initiatives.
• Operate various landscaping tools and machinery.
• Collaborate with estate teams on improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience using powered tools

Good customer service and communication skills

Awareness of health & safety

Flexible approach and teamwork

Tools

Strimmers

Hedge cutters

Chainsaws

Job description

A public sector organization in Wakefield is seeking a motivated Landscape Officer to maintain safe and attractive estates. Key responsibilities include tree maintenance, garden clearances, and operating landscaping tools. Candidates must have experience with powered tools, good customer service skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays and excellent sick pay and pension benefits.