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Landscape Technician

December 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Landscape Technician

Job Role: Landscape Technician Charge Hand
Location: Swindon
Salary: £24,988 - £26,304 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our clients dynamic Estate Services team based in Swindon. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a range of grounds across Wiltshire and Berkshire, ensuring they remain safe, well-kept, and appealing. If you have hands-on experience in gardening, equipment handling, and a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Landscape Technician:

  • Lead and support the Grounds Maintenance team to ensure estates are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
  • Operate gardening machinery and equipment safely, following risk assessments and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Perform regular tasks such as litter picking, grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed spraying, and shrub pruning.
  • Handle pesticide applications (following supplier guidelines), ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.
  • Conduct regular equipment checks and ensure all tools are in good working condition.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to any complaints or service issues, working to resolve them effectively.

Skills and Experience Required as Landscape Technician:

  • Essential:

    • Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent).
    • Proven experience in a similar landscaping or grounds maintenance role.
    • Comfortable using gardening machinery and equipment.
    • Full, clean UK driving licence (required for driving company vehicles).

  • Desirable:

    • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Horticulture or a related field.

Employee Benefits for the Landscape Technician role:
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your physical, mental, and financial health, including:

  • 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling services).
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Voluntary health plans.
  • Employee discounts and recognition schemes.
  • Well-being support and resources.
  • Access to Employee Networks focused on inclusion and mutual support.

Salary:

  • Starting at £24,988 per annum, increasing to £26,304 per annum after 12 months (subject to satisfactory performance).

Please apply with your up to date CV, alternatively, call Shannen at Daniel Owen - Walsall.

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