Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative Join 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 Landscaper SALARY: £125 to £150 per Day (depending on experience) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent An 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. Your duties as the Soft Landscaper / Landscape Operative include: ~ Plant trees, shrubs, hedging, whips, herbaceous plants and other soft landscape material to the required standard ~ Turfing and Seeding: Lay turf, undertake grass seeding and complete final preparation of landscaped areas ~ Plant Care: Complete watering, establishment maintenance, pruning, formative pruning, weeding and general plant care ~ Plans and Specifications: Read and work accurately from landscape drawings, planting plans, schedules and specifications ~ Quality Checks: Check plant quality, planting depth, spacing, finished levels, staking, tying and protection measures ~ Tools and Equipment: Use hand tools, power tools and landscaping equipment safely and correctly ~ Maintain high standards of workmanship, productivity, housekeeping and site presentation ~ A recognised RHS horticultural qualification, preferably RHS Level 2 or above, or an equivalent recognised horticultural qualification ~ Valid CSCS Green Labourer Card or a higher relevant CSCS card ~ Strong practical horticultural knowledge, including plant identification and correct planting techniques ~ Previous practical experience in commercial soft landscaping, landscape construction or grounds maintenance ~ Good knowledge of soil preparation, planting, turfing, seeding, watering and plant-establishment requirements ~ Ability to read planting plans and follow landscape specifications accurately ~ Ability to carry out physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions ~ Full UK driving licence ~ Practical, proactive and solution-focused approach with good communication and pride in high-quality work Relevant plant or machinery tickets, including excavator, dumper or telehandler ~ Manual Handling and CAT & Genny training ~ Experience working on highways, construction sites or large commercial landscaping projects ~ Experience supervising or supporting a small landscaping team Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. 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.
CSCS Landscape Gardeners/ Landscaping Operatives in Brighton employer: AWD Online
Join a dynamic and supportive team within a large education organisation that prioritises employee growth and wellbeing. With a strong focus on shaping the people strategy, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact across North Somerset and Bristol.
