Landscape Operative

Think Recruitment; Painswick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Permanent contract after 12 weeks

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a Landscape Operative to join a reputable contractor in Gloucestershire. You will work in a team installing new gardens on housing sites across the Gloucestershire region.

Role involves grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, litter picking, fence installation (timber, concrete and metal), turf laying and planting. A van is provided; hours are Mon-Fri, 40 hours, 7:30am-16:30pm, with a daily rate of £120–£150; a permanent contract may follow after 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and fencing.
• Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.
• PA1 & PA6 (ideal but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Work in a team installing new gardens on housing sites across Gloucestershire.
• Carry out grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and litter picking; install fences (timber, concrete and metal); lay turf and plant.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Fencing

Petrol machinery

Full UK driving licence

PA1

PA6

Job description

I am looking for a Landscape Operative to work with a reputable contractor in the Gloucestershire area.

You will be responsible for working in a team of operatives installing new gardens on housing sites across the Gloucestershire region.

Work will include all aspects of grounds maintenance from grass cutting, hedge cutting, weeding and litter picking to fence installation (timber, concrete and metal) as well as landscaping such as laying turf and planting.

A van will be provided for work purposes only.

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. 7:30am - 16:30pm.

You will Receive: £120 - £150 per day (depending on experience) - weekly paid. The opportunity for a permanent contract after 12 weeks.

You will need:

• General knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping and fencing.
• Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.
• PA1 & PA6 (ideal but not essential)

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