Job Description:
Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced landscaper, gardener or groundworker, who is keen to broaden their experience and take on additional responsibilities. Prior experience in the invasive plant industry is desirable but is not a deal breaker. The role is site-based and involves manual work, so a good level of fitness is required. There will also be a requirement to work away for short periods to facilitate jobs and support other teams across the UK.
Responsibilities:
The job involves the removal and/or herbicide treatment of invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed and bamboo from private residential, domestic and commercial properties. The company also undertakes basic soft landscaping and garden maintenance such as re-turfing, planting, pruning, vegetation clearance, mainly as part of reinstatement works. You will be required to visit the office in Woking once a week normally on a Friday.
You will be responsible for all works on site, ensuring the company’s high standards are met, whilst ensuring jobs are completed on time and on budget.
You will need to:
- Build rapport with their customers, engaging them and keeping them informed of progress during works and monitoring visits.
- Complete and sign off site paperwork.
- Work closely with their office-based Contracts Manager to ensure the smooth running of jobs.
- Manage, train and courage site team, including subcontractors as necessary.
- ·As their projects are usually short-term, each day is different, especially when it comes to personal interactions, exceptional customer service is a must.
- ·We aim to provide excellent customer service, focusing on building and maintaining relationships.
- To keep to their high standards and follow legal guidelines, it's important to stick to their established procedures.
- A good communicator who can motivate and understand others’ needs and concerns.
- Leading by example with hands-on experience in the field is important.
- Strong and friendly follow-up on delegated tasks is necessary to ensure they are done properly.
Qualifications and Experience
- PA1 PA6 Pesticide Application – (Beneficial)
- CPCS/LANTRA 360 Excavator qualification.
- CSCS card / SSSTS.
- Emergency First Aid at Work.
- Chainsaw/Chipper/Brush cutter. (Beneficial)
- Full UK Clean Driving Licence
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office 365.
- Site / landscaping: 2 years (Required)
- Residential experience – (Beneficial)
- Exceptional customer service
- Managing a team of their own – (Beneficial)
Benefits
- Company van and fuel card
- Full PPE and tools are provided
- If you are needed to work away accommodation is provided
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shut down.
- 100% employee-owned company, with an Employee Ownership Profit Share Scheme for Partners (12m+ service).
- Enhanced sick pay & Life Insurance.
- Company events and perks.
- Vibrant, friendly work environment.
- Loyalty Bonus
