Landscape Labourer job at Welwyn Garden City Full Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated experienced Landscape Labourer to join our team and assist with a variety of outdoor and construction tasks.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep and enhancement of outdoor spaces, working on diverse projects that require physical effort and technical skills. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about gardening, horticulture, and landscape installation to develop their skills within a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with landscape installation including planting, pruning, and turf care
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and specialised equipment such as excavators and power barrows
• Prior experience or knowledge in landscape installation, gardening or horticulture is desirable
• Carrying out construction tasks related to garden features, pathways, paving, walls, fencing and other outdoor structures
• Maintaining equipment
• Preparing sites for planting or construction by clearing debris and excavating using mechanical machinery
• Supporting team members in landscape installation
• Ensuring all work areas are kept safe, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations

Requirements

• Prior experience or knowledge in landscape installation, is desirable
• Experienced in paving and block paving preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge related to the operation and maintenance of power tools and machinery such as excavators is desirable
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and gardening equipment
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, digging, and standing for extended periods
• Basic understanding of general construction principles is advantageous
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail in maintaining tools and work site
• A valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential
• Willingness to learn is important
• Previous experience working with landscaping teams is preferred

This role offers a dynamic working environment where physical activity and technical skills are valued.

Candidates should be motivated, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

We are offering self employed subcontractor roles with CIS registration or direct employment subject to experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

Pay: £140.00-£160.00 per day

Work Location: In person