Skilled Hard Landscaper

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Company pension

Uniform provided

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Award-winning landscaping projects

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Halmer Group is recruiting for Skilled Hard Landscapers to join a growing landscape construction team in Ipswich. The role is full-time and permanent, with long-term stability and career progression. Travel time is paid; pick-up arrangements may be available depending on where you live.

On-site hours and a structured schedule ensure consistent weekly hours. Salary ranges from £32,240 to £37,076 per annum, with 40 onsite hours per week plus paid travel time.

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.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• CSCS card advantageous but not essential
• Driving licence advantageous but not essential

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

Tools usage

Driving licence

CSCS card advantageous

Tools

Paving tools

Brickwork tools

Job description

Skilled Hard Landscaper (878b) 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.

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

This role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client.

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