Job Description

Experienced Landscape Operative

Full-time

Permanent

Salary 12.30 - 14.50 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Location: Penrith

Immediate Start Possible

Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is an award-winning landscape construction specialist delivering high quality projects throughout the UK. Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are recruiting an Experienced Landscape Operative to work within our existing team.

Based at our Penrith depot, you will be part of a team working on a variety of Soft Landscaping projects and Grounds Maintenance works across Cumbria and North Lancashire. Our clients include major building and civil engineering contractors, highway schemes, local authorities and the environment and utilities sectors.

Your duties will include

:

Tree and shrub planting. Turfing and seeding Maintenance including grass cutting, strimming and pruning. General horticultural duties as necessary

The Person:

Previous experience in a landscaping or horticultural role is essential, full structured training will be provided for the right candidate. CSCS Card preferred, if not already held we can help you to achieve this Full UK Driving licence.

Benefits:

Annual performance and pay reviews 12.30 - 14.50per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. Regular overtime available Holiday: 20 days + Bank Holidays with discretionary additional leave after 2 years employment. Employee contribution pension scheme Training and development with exciting opportunities to further your career. All PPE provided
Please note we do require a company application form to be completed. For further information and to download or complete an online application form go to www.Lowther-forestry.co.uk/career-opportunities/. Please indicate which position you are applying for on the application form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30-14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person