Trainee Landscape Gardener
4 days ago
Looking to learn a load of new skills and get rewarded for hard work? We are looking for a bright, committed individual who wants to be part of a great business working on small and large landscaping projects around the Preston area.
No prior experience necessary, we are looking for the right attitude, good work ethic and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.
You will be trained on in most aspects of landscaping and learn a range of transferable skills.
- 5 days per week (37.5 hours)
- Start date: ASAP
- Hours 7:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday
- Frequent overtime available with flexi time system
- Must be 18 or over
- Pay based on 23 years or older after training is completed
- Driving licence preferable but not essential
**About the job**
We pride ourselves in the quality and efficiency of our work. This has helped us to grow and become the best rated landscaping business in Preston. We use the latest tools and techniques to build unique gardens and get things done in record time.
We are involved in small and large jobs so you will be on some sites for a day and others for up to 3 months.
As a trainee landscaper you will be involved on site from day 1 working as part of a small team of 3. You will build your skills over the first 3 months with assessments starting from month 2.
When your skills reach the desired standard, you will be promoted to landscape gardener. You can then qualify for our profit-sharing bonus system which means the better you do the more you get paid.
We only hire nice people so you can expect your work environment to be a positive and supporting place whilst also pushing you to achieve your potential.
You must able to work independently and as part of a group. Thinking about what will get the overall task completed fast and to a high standard.
**What we are looking for**
- Physical fitness. Building gardens involves using powerful machinery and moving heavy materials. To be effective in this role you will need the strength and endurance to lift and move heavy things for up to 7 hours per day.
- Ability to work out the best ways of doing things. Our business depends on the speed. We don't cut corners so efficiency is what we are looking for. We will deliver some training on efficiency but we expect you to think on the job and ask lots of questions.
- Attitude. The work is demanding but rewarding. For the business to work property all staff need to have a good attitude, get stuck into the work and support each other.
- Integrity. Take pride in your work, never cut corners and be open to feedback.
- Skills. We hire for attitudes and train for skills. Some of the skills you could learn are:
- Paving
- Grading (Levelling ground)
- Rendering
- Walling/brick laying
- Basic joinery
- Turfing
- Fencing
- Artificial grass
- "Everyone we currently employ came from other industries and started from scratch on the skills. They are now all experts in multiple trades."_
Training will be delivered on the job. If you are keen to learn new skills, this may be the job for you.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £10.20 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston, PR4 4LB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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