Skilled Hard Landscaper

Halmer-Recruit; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

28 days holiday

Company pension

Training and development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Halmer-Recruit is seeking 4-5 Skilled Hard Landscapers in Ipswich, England for full-time permanent positions. These roles present long-term stability, training, and career progression within an award-winning landscape construction company.

Applicants do not need to come directly from landscaping but should have relevant practical experience. The positions encourage reliable candidates able to work independently and follow health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous hard landscaping, groundworks or similar practical experience is required.
• Experience with paving, brickwork, footings, and levels is essential.
• CSCS card and driving licence are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hard landscaping and groundworks.
• Operate landscaping machinery, plant, and tools safely.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship.

Skills

Hard landscaping experience

Groundworks experience

Use of landscaping machinery

Reliable and strong work ethic

Initiative and independence

Tools

Landscaping tools

Plant machinery

Job description

Skilled Hard Landscaper (861a) Ipswich, England

Salary: GBP32240 - GBP37076 per annum

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
• 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
• 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