At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to perform landscaping duties and general labour across various sites.
- Company: Large organisation in Edinburgh with exciting new projects.
- Benefits: Long-term contract, stable employment, and the chance to work outdoors.
- Other info: Physical role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience while working in a dynamic team environment.
- Qualifications: UK Driving Licence required; previous experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
You will be joining an existing team at a large organisation in the Edinburgh area. Due to a new project being signed off, they are looking to add an experienced driver/labourer for a contract running throughout the majority of 2026.
Your duties may include:
- General labouring work across various sites and locations, including working alongside the public.
- Working as part of a hard landscaping squad doing basic groundwork, manual handling and working with machinery.
- This role may also include soft landscaping duties such as grass cutting, hedge trimming and general garden clearance.
- At times, this role can require quite physical work, so manual handling, both as an individual and as part of a team, will be needed.
- Working well as part of a wider team to complete the work on time and to a high standard.
- Driving the work vehicle where required in a safe manner.
You will need to be able to undertake hard manual work as this job will require you to work on your feet all day. It would be advantageous for applicants to have worked in a similar environment before, however not essential to be considered for this position. Due to the nature of this role, no CSCS card is needed. However, you MUST have a UK Driving Licence to be considered.
You will be offered a start with a large employer on a long-term contract.
Landscape Operative employer: Hays Construction and Property
Joining this large organisation in the Edinburgh area means becoming part of a supportive team that values hard work and dedication. With a long-term contract opportunity, employees benefit from job stability, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to develop skills in both hard and soft landscaping. The company prioritises employee growth and offers a dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
