Skilled Landscaper

Hiring People; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonus scheme

Annual profit share

Company van provided

Job summary

Hiring People is seeking a skilled landscaper to work on high-end residential and commercial projects in the UK, covering both hard and soft landscaping from detailed designs through to bespoke installations.

You will work from plans, maintain top-quality site presentation, and collaborate with a project manager. A full UK driving licence is preferred, and training opportunities are provided to address skill gaps.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round experience in both hard and soft landscaping.
• Proven experience in high-end landscaping or a similar environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed landscaping plans.
• High level of attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Experience working with premium materials such as natural stone and hardwoods is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out soft landscaping duties including precision planting, turfing and pruning, to a high standard
• Assist with and execute hard landscaping tasks such as paving, stonework, decking, fencing and bespoke installations
• Work from detailed design plans and specifications to ensure exact project delivery
• Maintain immaculate site presentation at all times, particularly when working at occupied high-value properties
• Use and maintain tools and machinery safely and professionally
• Ensure all finishes meet high-end quality expectations and client specifications
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, designers and clients where appropriate
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations
• Supervise and direct a labourer as required
• Be commercially aware of budgets and timescales

Skills

Hard & soft landscaping

Interpret plans

Attention to detail

Premium materials experience

Team player

Tools

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Do you take pride in creating outdoor spaces where the details matter? We’re looking for a skilled landscaper to work on high-end residential and commercial projects, covering all aspects of hard and soft landscaping to create bespoke installations.

You’ll work from detailed designs, bringing each project to life and taking responsibility for the quality of your work, working alongside like-minded landscapers with the support of a dedicated project manager.

Why Join Us?

Our team enjoys the quality and variety of our projects, working with high-quality materials to create one-off outdoor spaces.

One recent project included a bespoke outdoor entertaining area featuring oak buildings, a pizza oven, a brick-built outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower, a sauna and a hot tub, finished with a carefully considered planting scheme.

You’ll have the freedom to make informed decisions about day-to-day site operations, with guidance from the company and project manager when needed.All tools required for the work are provided, and we support training and self-development, including in-house training to address small gaps in your skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out soft landscaping duties including precision planting, turfing and pruning, to a high standard
• Assist with and execute hard landscaping tasks such as paving, stonework, decking, fencing and bespoke installations
• Work from detailed design plans and specifications to ensure exact project delivery
• Maintain immaculate site presentation at all times, particularly when working at occupied high-value properties
• Use and maintain tools and machinery safely and professionally
• Ensure all finishes meet high-end quality expectations and client specifications
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, designers and clients where appropriate
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations
• Supervise and direct a labourer as required
• Be commercially aware of budgets and timescales

Skills and Experience:

• Strong all-round experience in both hard and soft landscaping is essential
• Proven experience in high-end landscaping or a similar environment preferred
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed landscaping plans
• High level of attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Experience working with premium materials, such as natural stone and hardwoods, desirable
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and well-presented
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
• Ability to work respectfully in private, high-end environments
• Team player with a positive attitude

Working Arrangements:

• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Optional overtime paid at time and a half, with total hours capped at 50 per week
• Projects generally located within an hour of our base at YO41 1AH
• Company van provided for travel from the base to the project and back
• Paid working time starts and finishes at the base, including travel to and from projects
• Work continues throughout the year, with activities adapted around weather conditions.In exceptional extreme weather, temporary lay-offs may be necessary

£38,000–£45,000, based on an average 45-hour week, including five hours of overtime paid at time and a half, a project-specific bonus scheme and annual profit share.Overtime is optional, with total working hours capped at 50 per week.