Pond & Water Feature Landscaper

4 days ago

Somerset, United Kingdom DU Waterscapes Full time

Job description

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing local business, creating and installing custom ponds and water features.

DU Waterscapes have become the leading specialists in creating and maintaining bespoke aquatic art, and bringing gardens to life throughout the South West of England. From small back garden fountains to larger natural lakes, we like to get stuck in with a positive mindset, whilst always maintaining our high levels of client satisfaction

**Duties to include**:

- Cleaning and maintaining bespoke water gardens, ponds and water features
- Assisting with the construction of projects which includes digging, lifting and moving heavy rocks and other materials.
- Use of a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and competent manner. (Some on-site training will be given)

Currently, we are seeking team-oriented individuals who can meet and exceed the following criteria.

**Essential attributes and qualifications**:

- Full clean UK car driving licence and reliable transport to and from HQ/ project locations.
- Good physical health and fitness
- Ability to move heavy objects safely
- Outdoor working sometimes in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to follow instruction correctly and safely yet still be self-motivated
- Working to the best of one’s ability, maintaining the company’s high standard
- A keen attention to detail and a flair for design
- Willingness to learn, some training will be provided
- Passionate about the outdoors and our native environment (knowledge of flora and fauna)
- Experience in manual labour
- Must not be afraid to get stuck in and mucky
- Great communication skills with customers, team members and management
- Positive mindset and enthusiastic

**Desirable**
- Experience with operating machinery and equipment such as an Excavator, Dumper and Mini Loader
- Experience with landscaping and in the horticulture or aquatics industries

Working hours between Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm (seasonal varying). Possible weekend work and later nights due to shows and events which you will be expected to attend. Occasional out-of-county larger projects where you might be required to work away for project duration.

Wage negotiable dependant on relevant and proven experience.

Internal promotions available.

Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Government guildlines

Application question(s):

- Please let us know why you are interested in this role?
- Please let us know why your experience makes you suitable for this role?
- How will you become a valued team member?
**Experience**:

- Landscaping Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

- Full clean driving license (required)

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