Hard Landscaper
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £8 – £13/hour
Hard Landscaper
An exciting position has become available for a full-time Hard Landscaper. The successful candidate will earn £8.00-£13.00 per hour. The position is based at the company’s Offices in Banchory, Aberdeenshire. All travel to and from sites and the yard is fully paid, as is travel between work sites.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for one of the top 50 Landscape Contractors in the United Kingdom. They are a multi award winning contractor who sets the standard for the industry in the North East of Scotland. Due to the wealth of contracts they have, full time and continued employment is guaranteed throughout the winter months.
Following an Interview, successful applicants will be required to work a probationary period of 12 weeks before being offered a written contract for full-time employment Salary will be based on experience and ability.
Role Requirements- Please only apply if you have the below experience
You must have a full UK Driving Licence, applications from non-licence holders will not be considered.
Physically fit.
Positive attitude and work ethic.
Strong ability to work as part of a team.
Safe working practices.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge and experience in hard landscaping and building preferable. Applications are also welcome from individuals without relevant experience but who can clearly display a positive and ‘can do’ attitude.
Experience of manual outdoor work.
Experience in landscape construction including paving, walling, timber and joinery work, fencing etc.
Experience in soft landscaping including ground preparation, seeding, turfing, planting etc.
Role Responsibilities
All aspects of hard landscape construction. Primarily on domestic gardens, but with some commercial settings too.
Should have the ability to follow instructions from the Foreperson/Team Leader and carry out the delegated tasks without the need for constant supervision.
Completing works within the given timescales and to a high standard.
Adherence to safe working practices.
You will have the benefit of using high quality tools and equipment which are regularly updated. Full in-house support for any breakdowns. You will not be trying to do a job with unsuitable, old and unreliable tools.
Company
Established in 1994, our client is a 65 strong a team of proud professionals dedicated to providing a first class service in landscape construction projects, ground and garden maintenance, tree surgery, gritting and snow clearing, both private and commercial, in Aberdeen and the North-east.
Our client are an environmentally responsible company who utilise battery powered tools and who recycle all the materials generated by their business activities.
Many employees have worked for the company in excess of 10 years.
Why should you apply?
The chance to join a well-established company
To join a fantastic team
To showcase your knowledge and skill set
28 days’ holiday entitlement
Discretionary ‘bonus’ extra days paid holiday on a nominated day each year.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contribution.
Due to the wealth of contracts the company have, full time and continued employment is guaranteed throughout the winter months.
Sector leading pay rates.
An early 3pm finish every Friday
Enhanced overtime rated work carrying out gritting during the winter months is available.
There is no requirement for weekend work other than optional gritting work during the winter.
No work related paperwork to complete. All job sheets and timesheets are completed using mobile apps.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications from all individuals will be considered.
If you’re the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV and Covering Letter by clicking the APPLY button
More Information
- Address Banchory
