Landscaper

Job Role: Landscape Technician Charge Hand
Location: Swindon
Salary: 24,988 - 26,304 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our clients dynamic Estate Services team based in Swindon. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a range of grounds across Wiltshire and Berkshire, ensuring they remain safe, well-kept, and appealing. If you have hands-on experience in gardening, equipment handling, and a passion for maintaining outdoor spaces, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Landscape Technician:

• Lead and support the Grounds Maintenance team to ensure estates are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Operate gardening machinery and equipment safely, following risk assessments and manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform regular tasks such as litter picking, grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed spraying, and shrub pruning.
• Handle pesticide applications (following supplier guidelines), ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Conduct regular equipment checks and ensure all tools are in good working condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to any complaints or service issues, working to resolve them effectively.

Skills and Experience Required as Landscape Technician:

• Essential:

  • Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in a similar landscaping or grounds maintenance role.
  • Comfortable using gardening machinery and equipment.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence (required for driving company vehicles).

• Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Horticulture or a related field.

Employee Benefits for the Landscape Technician role:
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your physical, mental, and financial health, including:

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling services).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Voluntary health plans.
• Employee discounts and recognition schemes.
• Well-being support and resources.
• Access to Employee Networks focused on inclusion and mutual support.

Salary:

• Starting at 24,988 per annum, increasing to 26,304 per annum after 12 months (subject to satisfactory performance).

Please apply with your up to date CV, alternatively, call Shannen at Daniel Owen - Walsall.