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Labourer for Garden Landscaper
3 months ago
**Are you a young, enthusiastic individual who has a strong interest in Garden Landscaping and is keen to strengthen their skills and learn skills along the way? If so, this vacancy might be for you....**
- We are SOS Gardening & Landscaping - with 20 years experience in the Landscaping & Horticultural industry, we pride ourselves on working to a high standard, ensuring we meet and aiming to exceed our customers expectations. We are looking for an individual who has a great interest in the Garden Landscaping industry._
**We are looking for someone to permanently join our small team - who is an enthusiastic young individual with a passion for Garden Landscaping, has a good knowledge of labouring and is keen to learn new skills along the way.**
**Non-negotiable requirements**:
- **Must have your own form of transport** - you will be required promptly on site (location will vary) for 7:50am (Taunton & Surrounding areas) _We are not able to provide transport for you_
- **Must have excellent stamina and be in good physical health** to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
- **Good to Excellent **knowledge and experience in labouring (mixing different cements/adhesives, correctly using a level, measuring & cutting high quality tiles/slabs/woodwork etc).
- Can confidently operate electrical equipment, including disc cutter etc resulting in a **professional finish.**:
- **High attention to detail in a fast paced environment**:
- detail is key and can cost a small business if you are not on the ball.
- You must **at all times** appear tidy & professional - we are around our customers **all day**:
- Working hours est. 7:50am - 16:30pm - 2x 30 minute breaks. **Good time keeping is essential**
- **You will **_be required to answer an automated pre-screening phone call, if you pass the pre-screening we will then ask you to come on site to meet the owner & test your skillset before offering you the vacancy - so please _**No time wasters.**_
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £80.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: LANDSSGARDEN-MAY24
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