Landscape Operative

Ground Control; Uxbridge; Presencial; GBP 22 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary - aligned with your

Pension scheme - helping you plan for

Recognition schemes - celebrating and

Online GP service - fast, convenient

Life insurance - providing added peace

Subsidised gym membership - supporting

Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5

Resumo da oferta

Ground Control is seeking experienced Landscape Operatives to deliver soft landscaping and planting works on a major infrastructure project. You will be hands-on, planting trees and shrubs, interpreting drawings, and maintaining established landscapes to high standards while adhering to safety requirements.

You will work with a site team, travel to sites for early starts, and contribute to biodiversity and greener environments on this long-term project.

Qualificações

• CSCS card required from day one.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply landscape drawings.
• Physically capable of outdoors work in all weather.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Plant trees, shrubs and whips to specification.
• Interpret and implement landscape construction drawings.
• Prepare planting areas and install protective measures.
• Maintain newly planted landscapes including watering, weeding and mulching.
• Carry out grass cutting and general soft landscaping tasks.
• Monitor plant health and ensure successful establishment.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Conhecimentos

CSCS card

Reading landscape drawings

Outdoor physically fit

Team player

Formação académica

Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Ground Control, we're looking for experienced Landscape Operatives to help deliver soft landscaping and planting works on a major infrastructure project. This is an opportunity to take pride in work that makes a lasting difference. From planting trees and creating new green spaces to maintaining landscapes as they establish, you'll play an important role in supporting biodiversity and creating environments that will thrive for years to come. Working as part of a dedicated site team, you'll be hands‑on in delivering high-quality landscaping works, ensuring everything is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. Why this role? Your work will have a visible and lasting impact. You'll help transform a major infrastructure site into a greener, more sustainable environment, knowing that the trees and landscapes you establish today will benefit future generations. You'll be part of a supportive team where quality workmanship matters, with opportunities to develop your skills, take ownership of your work and contribute to a project that makes a genuine environmental difference.

What you'll do

• Plant trees, shrubs and whips, ensuring planting is completed to specification and agreed plans.
• Interpret and implement landscape construction drawings and specifications, ensuring all planting and soft landscaping works are delivered accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare planting areas, install stakes, guards, shelters and other protective measures to support healthy growth.
• Maintain newly planted landscapes, including watering, weeding, mulching, pruning and replacing failed plants.
• Carry out grass cutting, strimming, brush cutting and general soft landscaping activities.
• Monitor plant health, identify issues and help ensure new planting establishes successfully.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors and colleagues to deliver works safely and on schedule.
• Follow site health and safety procedures, including RAMS, PPE requirements and environmental protection measures.
• Maintain accurate daily work records and keep work areas safe, clean and tidy.
  A valid CSCS card is essential (Green Labourer Card minimum, or appropriate equivalent) and must be held from your first day.
• Previous experience in tree planting, soft landscaping and establishment maintenance, ideally on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of common trees, shrubs and weeds, alongside good planting and maintenance practices.
• Proven ability to read, understand and work from landscape construction drawings and specifications, accurately translating plans into practical on-site landscaping works.
• Confidence using landscaping equipment, including strimmer's, brush cutters, mowers and hand tools.
• A good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and carrying out physically demanding tasks.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to understand site instructions, follow planting plans and travel to site for early starts.

Desirable, but not essential

• PA1/PA6 or PA6AW pesticide qualifications.
• Lantra brush cutter or strimmer certification.
• Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping.
• Emergency First Aid at Work.
• Full UK manual driving licence, ideally with B+E towing entitlement.
• Knowledge of BS 4428 and BS 8545 landscaping and tree establishment standards.

At Ground Control, we're passionate about creating and maintaining outdoor spaces that make a positive difference to people and the environment. You'll join a business that values its people, encourages development and gives you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Online GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.