Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative for Premium Projects

AWD online; Polegate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative to bring strong horticultural skills to varied, high-quality landscaping projects. You will help create and establish planted areas to drawings and specifications.

Across commercial, construction and infrastructure sites, the Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative will combine careful planting and soil preparation with safe use of tools and equipment, maintaining quality and site presentation.

Qualifications

• Recognised horticultural qualification (RHS Level 2+).
• Valid CSCS card (Green Labourer or higher).
• Experience in soft landscaping, landscape construction or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read planting plans and follow landscape specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs, hedging and other soft landscape material to required standards.
• Prepare and improve soils and planting areas.
• Lay turf and seed areas and finish landscaped spaces.
• Apply mulch, compost, fertiliser and soil conditioners as specified.
• Water, maintain and care for newly planted areas.
• Read and apply landscape drawings, schedules and specs.
• Check plant quality, spacing and levels; ensure proper staking and protection.
• Operate hand and power tools safely; maintain site presentation.
• Follow RAMS and site safety rules to protect people and environment.
• Report defects or site constraints to the Site Supervisor promptly.

Skills

RHS qualification

CSCS card

Plant knowledge

Site experience

Reading plans

Education

RHS Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative to bring strong horticultural skills to varied, high-quality landscaping projects. You will help create and establish planted areas to drawings and specifications.

Across commercial, construction and infrastructure sites, the Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative will combine careful planting and soil preparation with safe use of tools and equipment, maintaining quality and site presentation.