Landscape Operative: Tree Planting & Soft Landscaping

UKund Control; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with skills

Pension scheme

Online GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Landscape Operative to join our team in the Uxbridge area. You will be hands-on with soft landscaping, planting trees and shrubs, and helping establish new green spaces on a major infrastructure project.

You will read and implement landscape drawings, work as part of a dedicated site crew, and ensure work is completed to high standards while following safety rules and site procedures. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required from day one.
• Experience in tree planting, soft landscaping and establishment maintenance.
• Knowledge of common trees, shrubs and weeds.
• Able to read and work from landscape drawings and specs.
• Comfortable using landscaping tools and equipment.
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs and whips to specification and plans.
• Interpret landscape drawings and specs for planting works.
• Prepare planting areas and install protective measures.
• Maintain newly planted landscapes including watering and weeding.
• Carry out grass cutting and general soft landscaping tasks.
• Monitor plant health and ensure successful establishment.
• Work with site supervisors to deliver works safely and on schedule.
• Follow RAMS and PPE requirements and environmental protections.
• Keep accurate daily work records and maintain tidy work areas.

Skills

CSCS card

Tree planting

Soft landscaping

Reading drawings

Outdoor work

Team player

Education

Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping

Tools

Lawnmowers

Brush cutters

Strimmers

Job description

Ground Control is seeking a Landscape Operative to join our team in the Uxbridge area. You will be hands-on with soft landscaping, planting trees and shrubs, and helping establish new green spaces on a major infrastructure project.

You will read and implement landscape drawings, work as part of a dedicated site crew, and ensure work is completed to high standards while following safety rules and site procedures. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential.