Soft Landscaper / Landscape OperativeJoin a skilled landscaping team delivering high-quality planting, turfing and landscape establishment across commercial, construction and infrastructure projects. Strong practical horticultural knowledge, relevant experience and a valid CSCS card are essential.If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Soft Landscaping Operative, Landscaping Operative, Landscape Gardener, Horticultural Operative, Horticulturist, Commercial Landscaper, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Grounds Maintenance LandscaperSALARY:
£125 to £150 per Day (depending on experience)LOCATION:
Polegate, East SussexJOB TYPE:
Full-Time, PermanentJOB OVERVIEWAn excellent opportunity is available to bring strong horticultural skills to varied, high-quality landscaping projects. The Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative will help create and establish planted areas to drawings and specifications.Across commercial, construction and infrastructure sites, the Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative will combine careful planting and soil preparation with safe use of tools and equipment, maintaining quality and site presentation.The Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative will work independently and with the site team, reporting defects, plant-quality concerns and site constraints promptly while supporting safe, environmentally responsible delivery.DUTIESYour duties as the Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative include:Planting and Establishment:
Plant trees, shrubs, hedging, whips, herbaceous plants and other soft landscape material to the required standardSoil Preparation:
Cultivate, grade and improve soils and planting areas using appropriate amelioration and soil-improvement methodsTurfing and Seeding:
Lay turf, undertake grass seeding and complete final preparation of landscaped areasSoil Treatments:
Apply mulch, compost, fertiliser and soil conditioners in accordance with specificationsPlant Care:
Complete watering, establishment maintenance, pruning, formative pruning, weeding and general plant carePlans and Specifications:
Read and work accurately from landscape drawings, planting plans, schedules and specificationsQuality Checks:
Check plant quality, planting depth, spacing, finished levels, staking, tying and protection measuresTools and Equipment:
Use hand tools, power tools and landscaping equipment safely and correctlySite Standards:
Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity, housekeeping and site presentationHealth, Safety and Environment:
Follow approved RAMS, site rules, environmental controls and health and safety requirementsReporting:
Raise damaged plants, defects, specification issues and site constraints promptly with the Site SupervisorCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALA recognised RHS horticultural qualification, preferably RHS Level 2 or above, or an equivalent recognised horticultural qualificationValid CSCS Green Labourer Card or a higher relevant CSCS cardStrong practical horticultural knowledge, including plant identification and correct planting techniquesPrevious practical experience in commercial soft landscaping, landscape construction or grounds maintenanceGood knowledge of soil preparation, planting, turfing, seeding, watering and plant-establishment requirementsAbility to read planting plans and follow landscape specifications accuratelySound understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental requirementsAbility to carry out physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditionsReliable and punctual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a site teamFull UK driving licencePractical, proactive and solution-focused approach with good communication and pride in high-quality workDESIRABLEPA1 and PA6 pesticide application qualificationsRelevant plant or machinery tickets, including excavator, dumper or telehandlerEmergency First Aid at WorkManual Handling and CAT & Genny trainingExperience working on highways, construction sites or large commercial landscaping projectsExperience supervising or supporting a small landscaping teamHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P15229Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Polegate, East Sussex. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJTPBN1_UKTJ…