Landscaping jobs in Tonbridge

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Landscape Labourer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to landscape maintenance and groundskeeping. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a passion for working outdoors. The Landscape Labourer will play a crucial role in ensuring that our clients' outdoor spaces and sites are well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing or prepared for construction.

Duties

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns and gardens.
• Irrigate plants and lawns effectively to ensure healthy growth.
• Utilise hand tools such as shovels, rakes, and pruners for various landscaping tasks.
• Operate power tools safely and efficiently for tasks such as digging and building garden features.
• Use machinery such as Tractors and Green Climbers
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas by removing debris and waste materials.
• Vegetation Management, such as tree feeling and site clearance
• Assist in planting flowers, shrubs, and trees according to design specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections of gardens to identify areas needing attention or improvement.
• Enhance the environment through the installation of Habitat Fencing whilst having one eye on Bio-Diversity Net Gain (BNG) by supporting the introduction of wildflower meadows and woodland areas.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects in a timely manner while adhering to safety protocols.

Requirements

• Previous experience in landscape maintenance or groundskeeping is preferred but not essential.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools related to landscaping work.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to assist with equipment maintenance is advantageous.
• Ability to dig, build, and maintain various garden features effectively.
• Strong physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy loads and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for arboriculture & horticulture is highly desirable.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing work environments.
• Willingness to work away.

Join us in creating beautiful outdoor spaces while enjoying the satisfaction of working with nature!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Landscaping or Arboriculture Qualification (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3DR

Reference ID: TWIGLAND1
Expected start date: 01/04/2025