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Skilled Hard Landscaper

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Overview of the role:

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An exciting opportunity has opened for a Skilled Hard Landscaper to join the Agile Landscapes team. This is a full time employed position.


Application closing date:  Friday 20th November 


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 both working independently and as part of a team. We work on some fantastic gardens with projects typically lasting between 2-6 weeks.  
You will need to be very experienced in hard landscaping, some soft landscaping and horticultural knowledge is beneficial but not essential. To be successful in this role you must have a keen desire to learn and take pride in everything you do. At Agile Landscapes attitude, organisation and being punctual is key.


You will need to be good at communicating and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, whilst being able to show initiative and consistent forward-thinking on projects to ensure we meet deadlines.


Requirements: 

  • Happy to work independently or as part of a team. 

  • Required to drive daily to and from our yard in Forest Row, East Sussex - meeting here at 06:50am.

  • Working hours are 0700 - 1600 with an hour for breaks. This is a total of 40hrs per week. 

  • You must be flexible and versatile. In this particular role not everyday is the same. One day you may be laying a patio with the team, the next you may be required to install a fence independently. 

  • Works well under pressure. Important when we are getting tight to deadlines to push the project over the line without compromising on quality or standard operating procedures.

  • Ensure all tools and materials are taken to site when required. 

  • Forward-thinking mindset - for example keeping a close eye on materials on site - predicting when we will need more before we run out.

  • Confident driving a Crafter size van/transit tipper to suppliers during the day if more materials are required and need collecting.

  • Ensure that the van is kept clean and tidy with a full set of tools. Reporting any problems immediately. 

  • Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed. 

  • Ensure the site is kept neat and tidy throughout the day. 

  • Attend staff meetings.

  • A positive attitude 

  • Ability to be diplomatic, friendly and calm with clients. 


Skills: 

  • To have at least 8 years experience in hard landscaping and be extremely confident in all the below areas:

  • Laying Porcelain & Sandstone paving.

  • All aspects of brick and blockwork.

  • Retaining walls - sleepers, block & brick.

  • Timber work: fencing, decking, building pergolas.

  • Laying Turf 

  • Full clean UK driving licence is absolutely essential.

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The Reward: 

 

  • Excellent salary £30,000-£35,000 Gross 

  • Overtime available on Saturdays 

  • Ongoing training and development 

  • 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays 

  • Company pension scheme

  • Work on exciting projects with innovative professionals within a successful, developing company.

 

If you think you are the right fit for this role, then please send your CV and cover letter as soon as possible to ruby@agilelandscapes.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
 

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