Job Description

Hard and Soft Landscape Craftsman - All Levels Up to 18.50 Per Hour depending on experience

Vision landscapes are a high end garden construction company are looking to recruit an experienced Highly skilled team member to join them on a full time permanent basis. Based at their depot in Lancashire, you will be required to complete a range of different landscaping tasks in and around the North West.

To carry out Hard Landscape operations To carry out Hard Landscape operations with appropriate regard for third party property To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that the work is completed to an excellent standard To perform any other duties that may be required by the Operations Manager To handle and dispose of waste materials when necessary To operate a range of machinery, including power tools and light plant e.g. Excavator To have a good general knowledge of methods and materials used within the industry To drive company vehicles as required. To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself, colleagues and all other persons that may be likely to be affected by the work To follow all company policy and guidance in order to ensure that work does not adversely affect the environment To always comply with the Handbook Must be able to work to accurate scaled drawings To be able to complete work to the highest standards
Health and Safety is a top priority to our client and so paperwork for risk assessments is of vital importance within the role.

Documenting each stage of the works will also be required through taking photos and updating required company paperwork.

To ensure that vehicles and equipment are serviced as required
To ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy on a regular basis
To ensure your team has all the appropriate health and safety equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

UK Driving license is a must Previous experience 5 years + in the following:
Paving, Decking, General carpentry, Irrigation, Turfing, Fencing.

You should have the ability to communicate effectively with our clients, the operations team and designers. You should also be able to supervise, train and motivate landscape assistants and apprentices. Capable of running a team. The ideal candidate will hold a CSCS/CPCS Card, abrasive wheels, manual handling. Have good time keeping and record keeping. To be able to over come problems and challenges ahead and be able to forward think. Work operating hours are 8am-4pm on site. Able to quantify materials for ordering. Proficiency in carrying out measurements and surveys using laser points and other modern equipment. Knowledge of plants an dplanting would be desirable
THE REWARDS

Excellent salary depending on experience. Quality work wear and tools/kit. Ongoing training and development. Be part of an ambitious, fun and award-winning team! Working on a range of bespoke gardens using the highest quality materials. Company pension. Paid holiday. Work with a friendly dynamic team.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 - 45 per week

Benefits:

Company car Company pension
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Landscape Craftsman