Landscaper (semi-skilled)

We are looking for an experienced landscaper to join our employee owned business.

We are a national award winning company, specialising in private garden design-and-build projects, predominantly in Kent.

Being an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), all employees have a stake and ‘voice’ within the business and after a preliminary period are entitled to share in the profits the business makes on a fair basis. This includes bonuses of up to £3,600 per year tax free.

The role involves working in a small team undertaking semi skilled and skilled garden construction to a high standard, generally under the supervision of the team leader There will be opportunities for advancement to a more senior position for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will

* Have a full driving licence and own transport (to get to our yard at Chartham Hatch near Canterbury)

* Be over 25 years old to comply with out vehicle insurance policy

* Have a good range of landscaping skills. Particularly valued skills are laying natural stone and porcelain slabs, small unit paving (bricks, setts and edgings), working with timber (fencing and structures) and soft landscaping ( planting and turfing). Plant knowledge is a bonus.

*An aptitude for physical, sometimes strenuous work in the full range of weathers.

*A personable manner

*A desire to work within a small friendly team creating high quality landscapes.

* Driving of a 3.5 tonne vehicle will be involved.

Selected applicants will be offered an informal telephone interview initially and a personal interview to follow for final shortlisted candidates.