Professional Builder / Hard Landscaper / Maintenance Handyman – £16 to £18...

Skills required include Carpentry, Plumbing, Groundworks and Landscaping, General Building, Maintenance and Repairs experience.

£16 to £18 per hour (£33,280 to £37,440 per annum based on a 40-hour week). Alternatively, option to work 24 to 32 hours per week part-time.

Mainly based in Newton Abbot / South Devon region but will include occasional Exeter, Plymouth and Yeovil locations.

Full-time permanent position for experienced skilled candidates. Join our friendly and experienced management team running a £13 million garden centre business across the South West. Immediate start options now available for the right applicants – apply today.

What does the role generally require and include:

• Operating by yourself or with a small team to carry out various landscaping and building projects plus take responsibility for building and site maintenance and repairs across multiple nursery sites.
• Liaising with our head office operations team to ensure tools, materials and equipment/machinery are organised and planning of each project is carried out successfully.
• Learning of new skills from our third-party partners or from our experienced in-house building and expansion team.

Specific Skills:

• Experienced Builder and maintenance person – ideally 10 years of significant experience on a wide range of projects.
• Plumbing, Groundworks, Hard Landscaping, General Building, Painting and Decorating, General Maintenance and Repairs.
• Driving License (3 points or less).
• Problem Solving attitude and demeanour.
• Excellent planner and organiser for materials and equipment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organised.
• Good levels of English – both spoken and written.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to time manage and prioritise.

Responsible For Role specifics – Full in-house training provided:

• Garden and tree clearance – landscaping projects.
• Building and house renovation, repairs and maintenance.
• Horticultural nursery repairs and maintenance.
• Operational urgent response to ensure the business continues to function when emergency issues arise.
• Organising and purchasing assistance with head office for materials and equipment etc for each project in advance – good planning and organisational skills required.

Employment Specifics:

• The role would require applicants to work a 40-hour week generally Monday to Friday but with occasional weekend support as needed.
• We can offer £16.00 to £18.00 per hour with flexibility to work 24 hours to 40 hours per week – exact working hours to be agreed.
• Holiday is pro rata based on hours worked – approx. 28 days.
• The role will be supported with training by our experienced head office team and expansion building team.
• We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long-term career path with secure permanent employment.
• This role is based at our head office in Newton Abbot but you will have multiple places of work which you will travel directly to and this will be discussed and set out at interview.

Job Nature: Full Time

Job Location: Newton Abbot (£33,280 to £37,440 per annum)

Other Benefits:

• Company events.
• On-site parking.
• Free parking.

How to Apply: If you don’t see a role that matches your skills but believe you’d be a great fit for Plants Galore, send us your CV and covering letter at jobs@growndirect.co.uk.