Landscape/gardener

At Root, we work on a variety of projects. Our team work to a high standard of quality and root offers the right support and tools to help manage your workload.

If you consistently work to a high standard and are looking for a company who will value your efforts, then Root could be the next step for your career.

As a family based medium sized regional main contractor there is plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement.

Our friendly team works together for best results, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and upholding the reputation we have worked so hard to build.

We are looking for an enthusiastic all-rounder that enjoys perfection with a can-do attitude to join our team.

**Job Purpose**:To carry out a wide range of landscape and Gardening related duties from Moreton in Marsh and Gloucestershire area.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
Key duties include (but are not limited to) the following:

- All aspects of Landscaping and gardening to an excellent standard
- Groundwork and Building aspects nice to have but not essential.
- Property Maintenace beneficial but full training will be provided
- Perform gardening duties such as planting, pruning, lawn mowing, wildflower maintenance, hedge cutting, weed control and mulching, irrigating planted areas, leaf collection etc
- Have experience of operating machinery
- Complying with the Company Health and Safety standards and always ensure appropriate PPE.
- Driving to various sites as and when necessary
- Undertaking training to obtain further skills to the benefit of yourself and the Company.

Take proactive steps to ensure and enhance their health, safety and wellbeing and that of staff.
Carry out your duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion.

**Education and qualifications**:

- 2 years + experience
- Driving licence is a must, driving vans, diggers and tippers is a bonus

**Preferred types of Knowledge and experience**:

- Previous experience of working on various landscaping projects
- Own tools and PPE as necessary for various tasks
- Capable of working from drawings and specifications and other documentation without the need for direct supervision
- Familiar with all aspects of landscaping works on a construction site and properties.
- Knowledge of Building Regulations
- Current full driving licence to enable the postholder to travel to site.
- A basic understanding of Health & Safety.
- Experience of dealing with asbestos in the work place.

**Skills and abilities**:

- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) at all levels.
- Able to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines.
- Able to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Self-motivated - able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Have a professional, conscientious and flexible approach to work.
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Diplomatic, innovative and proactive
- Willing and keen to develop and progress.
- Aptitude for solving problems and overcoming challenges.
- Able to lift heavy objects, kneel, bend and crouch as required

**Benefits include**:

- Company van provided
- Work Uniform provided
- Competitive Salary - depending on experience
- Company pension
- Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Gardening: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person