Landscaper (fixed term)

Ecosulis; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% company pension contribution

Supportive culture

Occupational Health Platform / EAP

Internal Reward Points Scheme

Job summary

Ecosulis in Salisbury is seeking a hands-on Landscaper to join our field team delivering habitat creation and river park maintenance. You will work across Salisbury sites to establish habitats, control invasive species, monitor and carry out aftercare, and operate machinery in collaboration with ecologists and site managers.

Essential: CSCS Card; Full UK driving licence with own vehicle; tickets for strimming, ride-on mower and brush cutter.

Qualifications

• Hands-on landscaping experience on outdoor projects.
• Experience in land management, ecological restoration, or site preparation.
• Familiarity with using tools and machinery on outdoor sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sites for landscaping works, including clearing vegetation and ground preparation.
• Lay wildflower turf and carry out turf establishment works.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and marginal plants in line with project specifications.
• Maintain newly planted areas through hand weeding, selective strimming, and mulching.
• Inspect and adjust tree stakes, ties, and guards to support healthy establishment.
• Reinstate damaged turf and planted areas to a high standard.
• Remove litter, fallen branches, and green waste, ensuring sites remain safe, clean, and accessible.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely and carry out routine maintenance of equipment.
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures, environmental standards, and client requirements.
• Deliver high-quality work while supporting biodiversity and sustainable landscaping practices.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Landscaping experience

Education

CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Strimming ticket

Ride on mower ticket

Brush cutter ticket

Job description

LANDSCAPER

WE ARE ECOSULIS

Accelerate Nature Recovery with Ecosulis

About Ecosulis

At Ecosulis, we are pioneers in rewilding science and policy with over 30 years of experience. As a certified B Corp, we specialise in designing and delivering efficient, scalable nature-based solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Our mission is to create a world where rewilding not only enhances biodiversity but also delivers commercial and financial benefits, allowing nature and business to thrive together.

We're looking for a hands-on Landscaper to join our field team delivering habitat creation and river park maintenance.

What you'll do

Work across our site in Salisbury carrying out habitat establishment, invasive species control, monitoring and aftercare. You'll operate machinery, prepare sites, and collaborate closely with ecologists and site managers throughout.

More information

• Job type: full time and fixed term until mid November
• Start date: asap
• Salary: £31,584 (pro-rata)
• Location: Salisbury
• Reports To: Site Manager
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sites for landscaping works, including clearing vegetation and ground preparation.
• Lay wildflower turf and carry out turf establishment works.
• Plant trees, shrubs, and marginal plants in line with project specifications.
• Maintain newly planted areas through hand weeding, selective strimming, and mulching.
• Inspect and adjust tree stakes, ties, and guards to support healthy establishment.
• Reinstate damaged turf and planted areas to a high standard.
• Remove litter, fallen branches, and green waste, ensuring sites remain safe, clean, and accessible.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely and carry out routine maintenance of equipment.
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures, environmental standards, and client requirements.
• Deliver high-quality work while supporting biodiversity and sustainable landscaping practices.

Experience

Essential

• Previous Landscaping or Environmental Project Experience
  Demonstrated hands‑on experience working on landscaping or environmental projects, ideally involving land management, ecological restoration, or site preparation. Familiarity with using tools and machinery, planting schemes, and working in outdoor, site‑based environments.

Desirable

• Experience in Habitat Creation Projects
  Previous involvement in projects aimed at creating or enhancing habitats such as wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodland planting, or pond creation. Understanding of ecological principles that underpin habitat restoration and rewilding efforts.

Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS Card
  
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Relevant tickets including strimming, ride on mower, brush cutter

Desirable

• Trailer Towing
• Banksman

What We Offer

• 3% company pension contribution.
  
• Supportive Culture
• Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme to acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.