Landscape Operative Full Time

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on the attachments below. These explain the job role and the type of person we are looking for.

You will be involved in all aspects of landscape maintenance including grass cutting, weeding, pruning, turfing, litter picking, planting, gravedigging and general duties.

You will ideally have outdoor manual working experience and some formal horticultural or agricultural qualification is desirable. Willingness to be involved in burial operations and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Certificates of competence in the application of pesticides and chainsaw use would be desirable.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal enquiries to Alan Anderson, 01261 813390

Responsibilities
Assist generally as part of a team in all aspects of landscape maintenance including grave digging operations as required. Duties are of a general nature, providing support and assistance to other operatives and include use of equipment.

• Work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces to undertake grass cutting, hedge trimming, clearing leaves, litter collection, planting, pruning, seeding and other such duties and where appropriate chemical application under direction.
• Assist others carrying out landscaping and grave digging works.
• The post involves undertaking duties on construction sites, adjacent to public roads and in depots and workshops
• Clean up and tidy any spillage that occurs during the performance of duties in order to avoid any loss or damage.
• Operate equipment and machinery required to carry out your duties after appropriate training & Ensure such equipment/machinery is treated with due care and attention.

The Individual
Essential Criteria

• Willingness to participate in all required training programmes
• Ability to Communicate well
• Mature attitude to safety procedures
• Willingness to participate in gravedigging operations
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Full Current Driving Licence
• Broad range of horticultural experience including landscaping
• Experience of outdoor manual working
• Entitlement to tow trailers
• Horticulture/Agriculture Certification

– SVQ 2
Certificate of competence in the application of pesticides
Experience in the use of machinery
Ability to work with minimal supervision
A responsible attitude towards work and colleagues