Skilled Landscapers - Reading

Placed: 25/11/17
Region: Berkshire
Location: Reading
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

My client is a national landscape services business specializing in new build landscaping projects, encompassing both soft and hard landscape installs, ranging from small domestic designs up to +£2m bespoke projects.

We are currently recruiting for energetic, enthusiastic and experienced landscapers for our Thames Valley region, based out of our Reading office.

Alongside the skillset summarised below, it is essential candidates are self-starters (able to work unsupervised), keen to get stuck in and make a positive contribution to the team, contract and company.

Person Specification

Proven experience in groundworks preparation for lawns and soft landscaping
Scoping the cut and fill process, for on-site soil movements and ensured levels
Laying of lawns for domestic and commercial properties
Attention to detail to ensure quality finish and the long-term success of laid lawns
Basic knowledge of tree and plant choices, suited to design, location and soil
Proven experience in the installation of soft landscapes including trees
Knowledge of aftercare, where supporting the maintenance element beyond install
Attention to details to ensure the long-term success of installed landscapes
Excellent people skills with a focus on positive Customer Care

Essential and Desirable Extras

Essential
Driving license
Use of associated machinery (Rotavators, Diggers, Dumpers, etc)
Flexible working hours

Desirable
New build landscape installations, Turf/Landscape qualification, CSCS
Pa1/Pa6 Spraying License
Able to offer solutions to the challenges of ground/weather conditions and other site works

Package

Salary up to £18,000 + OTE, dependent on skillset and experience.
Relevant operational training relevant to business need and personal development.
Potential for career progression within the business as regional client base develops.

Skills Required

Landscape
Digger, Dumper, Rotavotors

Qualifications Required
CSCS

Keywords
Landscape
Skilled Labour

Price / Salary: £500/hour