Job description
More about your role
As a Landscaper you will be working within a team carrying out a high quality service. As well as maintaining lawns we will need you to keep our neighbourhoods in bloom by planting trees, shrubs and flowers. You will maintain footpaths, walkways, car parks and other hard standing area's as well as clearing snow from pedestrian areas and carrying out repairs including fences and planters may also be needed.
With suitable certification we will require you to apply herbicides on plants or soil. You will also carry out lawn inspections and apply fertilizers, pesticides as required.
You will be working in Bristol and surrounding areas.
The working hours are 40 per week across Monday to Friday.
A drivers licence is essential for this role.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
You will be an experienced and competent in Landscapes or Maintenance work.
- A driving licence is essential
- A PA1 and PA6A spraying license would be valuable
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines
- As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- PPE and Full uniform provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
More about us
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.