Landscaping jobs in Hereford

Have you got a keen eye for all things construction related? Discover Parks are on the hunt for a new member of the construction team to help keep our group of Holiday Parks up to their 5* standard. If you have experience in using plant equipment and reversing trailers and have a history of working within a construction/agricultural position, then we would love to hear from you!

The successful applicant will be part of a supportive maintenance team based on our three beautiful, family-run, 5-star holiday parks. Discover Parks is a long-established family-owned business that offer unique country holiday parks in tranquil, welcoming surroundings, with on-site leisure facilities.

We offer a great working environment which includes free use of our leisure facilities (including golf course, fishing lake, bowls, woodland walks), discounted meals at our Lakeside bar and bistro and a Health and Welfare employee benefits package, together with support in your career path, through training and personal development.

You must be able to take instruction on a wide number of tasks, from general ground maintenance, ground excavation, construction and construction of ground works and using a variety of plant equipment. You will have a ‘can do’ attitude, flexible approach, and be willing to help other team members when necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the Park.

Problem-solving, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic should come naturally to you, with a focus on positive outcomes. We are looking for someone who is hard-working, positive, has pride in their work and has a healthy sense of humour.

Responsible for:

• Maintaining the 5* standard of our landscaped grounds, including holiday home siting and hard landscaping
• Maintain, improve, and develop holiday home plots, leisure facilities, properties and groundworks
• Assist with Holiday Home movements around park
• Provide support for on-park building projects and developments
• Carrying out and monitoring of machine and equipment checks, ensuring safe operation
• General maintenance and preparation for events
• Assist in co-ordinating maintenance tasks within the team
• Assist with projects within the construction team
• Ensure all aspects of your work and work area are safe
• Assist in dealing with customer queries and problems promptly and efficiently
• Be aware of the effects of your work on the customers around you (eg disruption, noise, inconvenience)
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness at all times and leave work areas and machinery in a safe manner
• Be aware that by working on the park you are part of the sales team - your actions and attitude make a difference
• Maintain all public areas to a high standard of safety
• Identify potential risks and hazards around the Park and carry out risk assessments
• Use the correct equipment and materials as trained and for the appropriate reason
• Attend training courses as required

Essential skills/requirements and behaviours:

• Health & Safety conscious at all times
• Working in all weather conditions
• Experienced in the use of plant equipment and accessories
• Flexible approach
• Professional manner, appearance, and teamwork ethic
• Confident communicator with attention to detail
• Full clean driving license

Desirable skills:

• Construction/agricultural background
• Plant equipment certification
• 3 years ground maintenance/construction experience.

Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Experience:

• machinery operation: 1 year (required)
• Ground Maintenance / Construction: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person