Fencing & Landscaping Operative

Job Title: Fencing & Landscaping Operative

Location: Coalville and surrounding areas (within 50-mile radius)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Depot Location: Coalville

Job Description: Barker Ross are seeking a reliable and skilled Fencing & Landscaping Operative to join our clients team, working primarily in external environments within a 50-mile radius of Coalville. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks, including timber fencing installation, repairs, and basic landscaping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fencing Installation & Repairs: Carry out the installation of various types of fencing, including timber, concrete posts, metal railings, and other fencing systems. Responsible for repairs and maintenance of existing fencing.
• Gate Installation: Make and install timber gates as part of fencing projects.
• Basic Landscaping: Perform basic shrub cutting for access purposes, minor hard landscaping tasks such as re-laying slabs, pavers, and installing retaining walls.
• Customer Relations: Engage with customers face-to-face in a professional and courteous manner. You'll be representing the company, so a positive, helpful attitude is essential.
• Scheduling & Communication: Use a tablet device for job scheduling and liaise with the admin team to ensure smooth communication and task organisation.
• General Site Maintenance: Ensure all work areas are kept clean and tidy, following health and safety guidelines at all times.

Requirements:

• Experience in fencing installation, repairs, and landscaping, including timber, concrete posts, and metal railings.
• Ability to make and install gates.
• Basic experience in landscaping tasks like shrub cutting, and minor hard landscaping.
• Basic IT skills, with experience using tablet devices for scheduling and communication.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to liaise with customers and staff professionally.
• Full driving license and ability to travel within the 50-mile radius.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures on site.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position with a stable work schedule.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company-provided tools and equipment.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.