Hard Landscaper

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Hard Landscaper to join the Agile Landscapes team.
Agile Landscapes Ltd, based in Forest Row, East Sussex, is a successful and fast growing garden landscaping company who are passionate about delivering projects on time and on budget for our clients across Sussex, Surrey & Kent.
This role will see you working as part of a team of three, with the site foreman and assistant landscaper. This role offers a strong possibility to progress and grow within the business. We work on some fantastic gardens with projects typically lasting between 3-6 weeks.
You will need some hard landscaping experience; some horticultural knowledge is beneficial; a desire to learn and develop is vital, attitude is everything.
You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, whilst being able to show initiative.
Duties:
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Support the Hard Landscaping foreman in day-to-day construction works and garden installations to ensure that your gardens reach their full potential.
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Confident to manage the site if the foreman is absent.
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Ensure all tools, materials and plants are taken to site when required.
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Confident to drive a van/tipper to suppliers during the day if more materials are required and need collecting.
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Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately.
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Communicate effectively with the Foreman to ensure the smooth and timely progression of jobs, highlighting issues that arise.
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Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
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Ensure the site is kept neat and tidy throughout the day.
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Attend staff meetings.
You will need:
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To have 1-3 years of experience in landscaping/construction – laying paving, groundworks, fencing and decking.
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Full UK clean driving licence
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To be diplomatic, friendly and calm with clients.
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Working hours are 0700 - 1600 with an hour for breaks. This is a total of 40hrs per week.
The Reward:
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Excellent salary £23,000 - £25,500
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Ongoing training and development
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25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
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Company pension scheme
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Work on exciting projects with innovative professionals within a successful, developing company
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Strong opportunity to personally and professionally develop within the business.
To apply for this role:
Send your CV and a covering letter with the above requirements to ruby@agilelandscapes.co.uk
