Landscaper

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company van

Power tools & tablet

PPE and uniform

Pension 7% match

35 days leave

Overtime as required

Healthcare cashback

Bonus scheme 2%

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Places for People in Preston is seeking a hands-on Grounds Maintenance operative to deliver high-quality landscaping and estate upkeep. You will mow, edge, plant, clear snow, and maintain walkways and car parks while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires PA1/PA6 spraying licences, a manual driving licence, and awareness of needle and sharp safety. You will work with a team but also manage tasks independently, using mobile devices for communications.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid manual driving licence and ideally a tow ability.
• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence are essential.
• Be aware of needle and sharp safety and related risks.
• Good working knowledge of estate management issues.
• IT literacy to use smartphones/tablets and messaging apps.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim hedges and maintain soft landscaping areas.
• Plant trees, flowers and shrubs; clear snow from pedestrian areas.
• Maintain walkways and car parks; conduct weekly grounds equipment checks.
• Address dog fouling and sharps; apply herbicides, fungicides or insecticides when needed.
• Carry out hard landscaping tasks and assist with estate improvement works.
• Work in surrounding areas as required and participate in compliance checks.

Skills

Manual driving licence

PA1/PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence

Needle & Sharp awareness

Estate management knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

You will be responsible for landscaping tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges, and maintaining soft landscaping areas. This includes planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, clearing snow from pedestrian areas, and ensuring walkways and car parks are properly maintained. You'll conduct weekly checks on groundskeeping equipment, perform litter picks, and address issues like dog fouling and sharps. You'll apply herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides when needed and occasionally carry out hard landscaping tasks. You will also participate in estate improvement works, prioritise areas, and assist with compliance checks to keep the estate safe and clean. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

Essential Criteria

• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying License
• Needle and Sharp awareness
• Hold a valid driving license (must be manual) ideally with ability to tow

More about you

You must have a current manual driving licence, ideally with the ability to tow. You'll need a PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying Licence and be aware of needle and sharp safety. A good working knowledge of estate management issues and strong communication skills are essential. Experience in similar services is preferred, as well as IT literacy to use smartphones/tablets and messaging/file-sharing tools. You should be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and complete tasks to quality standards. You'll work as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues, maintaining positive relationships with customers, and respecting both colleagues and estates.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.