ABOUT VMS

Our drive and focus is working with our clients, bringing solutions to the table and always delivering on our promises.
Our culture demonstrates complete passion towards the work that we carry out. We have developed a highly skilled and experienced workforce designed to provide the quality of service our clients expect, whilst adopting best practice safety processes.
We specialise, where others fear to go, delivering our services within the rail sector, in and around water, as well as more conventional public, highways and commercial spaces.
We have a huge focus on health, safety, quality, and environmental standards, to ensure we protect our workforce’s safety, whilst being environmentally responsible and sustainable.
We are proud to share with you our accreditation’s and certificates which can be accessed here: https://www.vmsltd.net/accreditations/

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Landscape Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge and a passion for maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces. This role involves a variety of tasks related to landscape and maintenance. The Landscape Operative will play a vital role in ensuring that our clients’ grounds are well-kept and aesthetically pleasing.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Turfing
• Planting
• Fencing
• Seeding
• Mowing and maintenance
• Familiarity with using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Mechanical knowledge is advantageous for maintaining equipment used in landscaping tasks.
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential qualities for success in this role.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

If you have an enthusiastic, can-do attitude and a willingness to challenge yourself in order to push your learning and progress your career as our Skilled Landscape Operative ,* please click ‘Apply’* below.
This job description provides an indication of the role and responsibilities of the post but should not be construed as an exclusive list of duties that the post holder may be asked to undertake.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,600.00-£31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CSCS (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Skilled Landscape Operativ

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and weeding to ensure the health and appearance of gardens.
• Build and install various landscape features using hand tools and power tools.
• Dig holes for planting trees, shrubs, and flowers, ensuring proper depth and spacing.
• Irrigate gardens effectively, adjusting systems as necessary to promote healthy plant growth.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition through regular cleaning and minor repairs.
• Assist in the implementation of new landscaping projects.
• Conduct grounds keeping duties to keep outdoor areas clean and free from debris.
• Supporting your contracts manager and Site Manager in line with our Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Undertake safety and quality inspections and audits.
• Client communication and relationship building.
• Completing site inspections and maintaining site records using our tablet system.
• Ensuring a high standard of work.
• Mentoring and bringing on new staff.
• Planning and organizing the day-to-day tasks with the Site Manager.
• Reporting to site Manager and Contract Manager.
• Fulfill weekly KPI’s.
• Making sure time sheets, vehicle check sheets are completed each week.
• Keeping your department manager up to date with the day to day running of sites
• May be required to work across other departments if the workload requires this.
• Able to work at least one weekend per month.