Skilled Hard Landscaper

Halmer Recruit; Burgh Le Marsh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Company pension

Uniform provided

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Award-winning landscaping projects

Job summary

Halmer Recruit is recruiting for 4-5 Skilled Hard Landscapers to join an award-winning landscape construction company. These are full-time permanent roles offering long-term stability, training and clear career progression.

You will carry out hard landscaping and groundworks, including paving, brickwork, footings and setting out works from drawings and specifications. Driving licence and CSCS card are advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous hard landscaping, groundworks or similar practical experience.
• Experience with paving, brickwork, footings, levels or similar groundworks.
• Comfortable using tools, equipment and machinery.
• Able to work independently and use your initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hard landscaping and groundworks.
• Paving, brickwork, footings and small retaining walls.
• Set out works and levels accurately.
• Work from drawings and specifications.
• Operate landscaping machinery, plant and tools safely.
• Complete allocated tasks using your own initiative.
• Work effectively as part of the landscaping team.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Hard landscaping

Groundworks

Paving

Brickwork

Footings

Set out works

CSCS card advantageous

Driving licence advantageous

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for 4-5 Skilled Hard Landscapers to join an award-winning and growing landscape construction company.

These are full-time permanent positions offering long-term stability, training and career progression.

We are particularly interested in candidates around Sudbury, Ipswich and the surrounding areas. The team travels together to projects and pick-up arrangements are available depending on where you live. Travel time is paid.

You don't necessarily need to come directly from landscaping. Candidates from construction, horticulture or farming backgrounds will also be considered where they have relevant groundworks experience.

We're looking for practical, reliable people who can use their initiative and, once given a task, are confident getting on with the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hard landscaping and groundworks
• Paving, brickwork, footings and small retaining walls
• Set out works and levels accurately
• Work from drawings and specifications
• Operate landscaping machinery, plant and tools safely
• Complete allocated tasks using your own initiative
• Work effectively as part of the landscaping team
• Maintain high standards of workmanship
• Follow Health and Safety procedures

Requirements

• Previous hard landscaping, groundworks or similar practical experience
• Experience with paving, brickwork, footings, levels or similar groundworks
• Comfortable using tools, equipment and machinery
• Able to work independently and use your initiative
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• CSCS card advantageous but not essential
• Driving licence advantageous but not essential

Working Hours

Monday to Friday
7.30am to 4.00pm onsite

Minimum 40 onsite hours per week.

Travel time is paid in addition to your onsite hours, typically taking the working week to around 40-46 paid hours, depending on project location.

The team travels together, with pick-up arrangements available depending on where you live.

What's On Offer

• £15.50 per hour
• Paid travel time
• Full-time permanent position
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Uniform provided
• Training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Award-winning landscaping projects
• Long-term opportunity within a growing company