Softscape & Planting Technician for Major Project

Ground Control; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary - aligned with your

Pension scheme - helping you plan for

Recognition schemes - celebrating and

Online GP service - fast, convenient

Life insurance - providing added peace

Subsidised gym membership - supporting

Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking experienced Landscape Operatives to deliver soft landscaping and planting works on a major infrastructure project. You will be hands-on, planting trees and shrubs, interpreting drawings, and maintaining established landscapes to high standards while adhering to safety requirements.

You will work with a site team, travel to sites for early starts, and contribute to biodiversity and greener environments on this long-term project.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required from day one.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply landscape drawings.
• Physically capable of outdoors work in all weather.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees, shrubs and whips to specification.
• Interpret and implement landscape construction drawings.
• Prepare planting areas and install protective measures.
• Maintain newly planted landscapes including watering, weeding and mulching.
• Carry out grass cutting and general soft landscaping tasks.
• Monitor plant health and ensure successful establishment.
• Follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

CSCS card

Reading landscape drawings

Outdoor physically fit

Team player

Education

Level 2 qualification in Horticulture or Landscaping

Job description

Ground Control is seeking experienced Landscape Operatives to deliver soft landscaping and planting works on a major infrastructure project. You will be hands-on, planting trees and shrubs, interpreting drawings, and maintaining established landscapes to high standards while adhering to safety requirements.

You will work with a site team, travel to sites for early starts, and contribute to biodiversity and greener environments on this long-term project.