Landscaper

Ecosulis Ltd; England; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

3% company pension contribution

Professional development & training

Occupational Health Platform & EAP

Résumé du poste

Ecosulis Ltd in Quainton, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a full-time Landscaper to create and manage habitats such as wildflower meadows and wetlands. The role involves planting, habitat maintenance, and collaboration with ecologists and project teams on multiple sites across the UK.

You will work with a drive to conserve biodiversity, with safety and sustainability at the fore, plus occasional overnight stays as projects require. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience on landscaping or environmental projects.
• Familiarity with tools and machinery used in outdoor work.
• CSCS card and related tickets (strimming, ride-on mower, brushcutter).

Responsabilités

• Establishing and maintaining habitats such as wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodland edges and scrubland.
• Planting, seeding and translocating native species in line with rewilding principles.
• Identifying and removing non-native or invasive species with appropriate methods.
• Constructing and maintaining habitat features such as ponds and wildlife corridors.
• Preparing land for conservation works and ongoing aftercare.

Connaissances

Hands-on landscaping

Ecological restoration

Site-based outdoor work

Outils

CSCS card

Strimming

Ride-on mower

Brushcutter

Chainsaw

Description du poste

Landscaper - Quainton# Landscaper* Job typeFull-time, permanent* LocationQuainton, Buckinghamshire* Salary£31,584 per annum* Start dateAs soon as you are able* Reports toSite Manager* Closing date14 October [e-mail]/ / Landscaper## About the RoleYou will be on the tools every day, creating and enhancing habitats such as woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows, with general land maintenance and site restoration alongside it. We are looking for someone who has done this kind of work before and takes pride in how a site looks when they leave it.You will be based at Quainton, working with ecologists, project managers and the rest of the site team, with travel to other sites and overnight stays where a project needs it.* **Job type:** Full-time, permanent* **Start date:** As soon as you are able* **Salary:** £31,584 per annum* **Location:** Quainton, Buckinghamshire* **Reports to:** Site Manager* A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.## Key Responsibilities### The work on the ground* Establishing and maintaining habitats such as wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodland edges and scrubland.* Planting, seeding and translocating native species in line with rewilding principles.* Identifying and removing non-native or invasive species using manual, mechanical or chemical control as appropriate, supporting native flora and fauna.* Constructing and maintaining habitat features such as ponds, hibernacula, wildlife corridors and pollinator banks.* Preparing land for conservation works, including fencing, mulching, turf removal and ground levelling.* Ongoing aftercare so vegetation and habitats establish properly.* Monitoring plant growth, soil health and ecological indicators to track how a habitat is developing, and assisting with data collection for environmental reporting and project evaluation.### Tools, machinery and teamwork* Safe operation of landscaping tools and machinery, including strimmers, brushcutters, chainsaws and hand tools, with regular equipment checks and basic maintenance.* Working with ecologists, project managers and other field teams to deliver the project, and communicating with clients, landowners and the public where needed.### Safety, standards and travel* Following health and safety procedures at all times and working safely outdoors, including drug and alcohol testing where the client requires it. There is no flexibility on this.* Working to our sustainability goals and environmental standards, including land management practices that support biodiversity and carbon capture.* Working across multiple sites throughout the UK, sometimes in remote or difficult terrain and weather, and staying overnight when required.## Experience### Essential* Hands-on experience on landscaping or environmental projects, ideally covering land management, ecological restoration or site preparation.* Familiarity with tools and machinery, planting schemes and site-based outdoor work.### Desirable* Involvement in habitat creation projects such as wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodland planting or pond creation, with an understanding of the ecology behind them.## Qualifications### Essential* A current CSCS card.* Relevant tickets including strimming, ride-on mower and brushcutter.* Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.### Desirable* Trailer towing.* Banksman.## What We Offer* £31,584 per annum.* 3% company pension contribution.* Enhanced benefits for major life events.* Continuing professional development, and clear routes towards senior site and management roles.* Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme.## How to ApplySend your CV to [e-mail], quoting \"Landscaper\" in the subject line. A covering letter is optional, but you're welcome to include a brief note on why you're interested in the role.## LandscaperJoin a mission-led, B Corp certified team helping to rewild half the planet by [e-mail]## Equality, Diversity & InclusionEcosulis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. During our selection process, decisions are made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to help.