Landscaper

Places for People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Places for People as a landscaper responsible for maintaining beautiful community spaces across the UK. This role offers an opportunity to engage in a range of landscaping tasks while promoting community spirit and environmental care. You will receive comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, company van, and ample training opportunities to enhance your skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Company van with fuel card

Equipment and tools provided

PPE and full uniform provided

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Up to 35 days annual leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and offers from various services

Qualifications

• Current manual driving license with towing ability.
• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying License.
• Good working knowledge of estate management issues.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping tasks including mowing, edging, and planting.
• Conduct weekly checks on groundskeeping equipment and perform litter picks.
• Assist with compliance checks to keep the estate safe and clean.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Independence

Job description

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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - 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 who 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, remove fly-tipped items across schemes, 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, prioritize 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.

We are recruiting for 3 roles.

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

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

More about you

You must have a current manual driving license, ideally with the ability to tow. You'll need a PA1 and PA6 NPTC Spraying License 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.

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

We know there's always more we can do to make you smile, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, including:

• Competitive salary, with yearly reviews
• 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 options to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 savings per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development opportunities
• Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more