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Garden Maintenance Operative – Build Your Future with Atlantes Landscapes

About Atlantes Landscapes

Atlantes Landscapes is a multi-award-winning garden design, landscaping, and maintenance company delivering high-quality outdoor environments for prestigious residential and commercial clients across the South West.

As our business continues to grow, we’re now looking for a dedicated Garden Maintenance Operative to join our skilled and supportive team.

If you’re motivated, professional, and eager to advance your career in horticultural maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a respected, forward-thinking company.

The Role: Garden Maintenance Operative

This hands-on role focuses on the ongoing care and presentation of high-end landscapes. You’ll work as part of our maintenance team, ensuring every outdoor space we manage remains healthy, functional, and visually exceptional throughout the year.

You’ll collaborate closely with experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and will support your professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out high-standard maintenance including mowing, pruning, hedge cutting, weeding, planting, and seasonal improvements
• Maintain lawns, borders, and planting schemes to specification and schedule
• Operate and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment safely and efficiently
• Support the implementation of planting plans and enhancement works
• Identify plant health issues and propose practical solutions
• Maintain clean, tidy, and professional sites at all times
• Follow instructions from the Team Leader and uphold company standards
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and PPE use
• Represent Atlantes Landscapes with professionalism and courtesy

About You

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in delivering outstanding results, enjoys working outdoors in a professional team, and is keen to develop their technical and leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in horticultural or grounds maintenance
• Proficiency in using horticultural machinery and maintenance equipment
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Reliable, hard-working, and committed to high standards
• Awareness of Health & Safety on-site
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience
• PA1/PA6 spraying certificates
• CSCS Green Card

Why Join Atlantes Landscapes?

We believe great results come from investing in great people. At Atlantes, you’ll find a professional, supportive environment where you can refine your skills, gain experience on prestigious sites, and grow your career in landscape maintenance.

We offer:

• Competitive salary up to £28.000 (DOE)
• Commission for new client leads
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private health plan and company pension
• Dental care plan
• Gym membership allowance
• Full uniform, PPE, and equipment provided
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Friendly team culture with social events
• Free on-site parking

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about creating and maintaining exceptional landscapes and want to build a lasting career within a company that values skill, professionalism, and growth — we’d love to hear from you.

Join Atlantes Landscapes and be part of a team shaping outdoor spaces of distinction.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing

Experience:

• garden maintenance : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PA1 Pesticide Certificate (required)
• PA6 Spraying Licence (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person