Job Description

Reports to: Contracts Manager

Job Purpose:

By working under the Contracts Manager and senior staff, the Landscaping Foreman will ensure that Eden Horticultural Ltd landscaping projects are delivered safely, on time and on budget, whilst exceeding client's expectations. The role will require a keen eye for detail and a high level of hard landscaping skills including paving, decking, blockwork and brickwork. You will be responsible for a small team of landscapers and must have great people skills and be able to organise and motivate your team whilst being the first point of contact for our clients and as such have a professional and approachable manner at all times.

Key Knowledge:

Relevant experience/qualification in landscaping Good understanding of landscape construction Basic principles of horticulture Basic knowledge of H&S requirements Awareness of project budgets and timelines People management skills Good communicational skills with staff and clients

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee key domestic landscaping projects Work with Contracts Manager to plan work flow and priorities Understanding of design drawings and setting out sites and levels Able to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines Ability to problem solve Ensure you and your team adhere to H&S guidelines and wear correct PPE Experience in using plant machinery and relevant construction machinery such as diggers and hand tools Excellent knowledge of laying all types of paving, setts and stone, blockwork, brickwork and retaining walls Experience in trailer towing Decking, fencing and timber structures Shrub and tree planting, turfing and seeding Clean full UK driving license Eligibility for an Enhanced DBS (no criminal convictions) Ability to complete online work diary and purchase logs using software provided () and maintaining project paper trail

Personal Attributes:

Committed to the Vision, Mission and Values of Eden Horticultural Ltd Have a positive 'can do' attitude with a solutions-based approach to problem solving Show respect at all times to colleagues, clients and suppliers Always be honest with yourself, your colleagues and our clients Strive to build a positive team spirit, helping colleagues grow within their roles, being both a flexible and cooperative leader and team player Consistently strive to develop business and industry specific knowledge and look at new and better ways of doing things Be an excellent communicator, both in person and on the phone, showing excellent customer service skills Promote the company in a professional manner at all times Take ownership of all that you do and be accountable for results and responsible for everything involved in your role Have a proactive approach to managing workloads, understanding priorities in order to deliver a high-end service Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing deadlines Ability to prioritise tasks and adopt a flexible approach to working
This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

3 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER

WhatsApp Video submission Instructions

We'd like you to record a short WhatsApp video (2-3 minutes total) answering the three questions below. Please answer in your own words -- we're looking for honesty, personality and pride in your work.

Questions:

Can you tell us about a landscaping project you worked on that you're especially proud of and what made it stand out?

How do you make sure your team works safely, respectfully and to a high standard on site?

If something goes wrong on a job, how do you handle it to keep the client happy and the work on track?

Once recorded, please send the video to us on WhatsApp - 07968449570

Failure to follow this step will result in your application being rejected from the process and you will be taken no further.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person