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: Contract running throughout 2026, with opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Physical work in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience while working outdoors and making spaces beautiful.
- Qualifications: Must have a UK Driving Licence; previous experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
Your new company
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 new role
- 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 courteous manner at all times.
What you'll need to succeed
- 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.
Landscape Operative in Midlothian employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and supportive team at a large organisation in the heart of Edinburgh, where your contributions as a Landscape Operative will be valued and recognised. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have access to ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work culture that fosters teamwork and camaraderie. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city while being part of exciting projects that make a tangible impact on the community.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
