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General Landscape & Grounds Operative

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: Exeter, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Paramount Personnel
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PCON2673

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Summary

General Landscape & Grounds Operative - Exeter

Our client is looking for a General Landscape and Grounds Operative to join their team working near Exeter.

Responsibilities will include:

Perform landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging.
Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, and trees
Irrigate to ensure proper hydration
Use hand tools and power tools to perform various gardening tasks
Assist with grounds keeping duties such as raking leaves and removing debris
Monitor and control pests and diseases

Experience:

Previous experience in gardening or landscaping is preferred but not required
Knowledge of different plants and their care requirements
Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in horticulture
Ability to work independently and follow instructions
Work with other team members to complete gardening projects
Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain clean and organized working areas

Essential information:

A valid CSCS card
Driver’s license preferred due to location.
There will be a pre-employment drugs and alcohol test as well as a safety critical medical.

Hours of work:

Monday – Friday , days shifts, ongoing work

Rate of Pay:

£11.50 per hour

These will be PAYE positions so you will benefit from:

Accrued Holiday Pay from day one
Pension contributions (after a qualifying period)
Weekly Pay
No Umbrella payments or fees
Only Tax and National Insurance deductions and this will be shown on your payslip

If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy working outdoors, we would love to have you join our team as a Landscape Gardener.

Apply now to be part of the dedicated team that takes pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

This is a temporary role, but there is a possibility this could become permanent in the future so to apply for this role please send your CV through this website or call 0345 241 1000 for more information.

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