Role: Garden Maintenance Operative
Company: Atlantes Landscapes
About Atlantes
Atlantes Landscapes is one of the fastest growing, specialist landscaping and design companies in the SouthWest. With customers ranging from high net worth individuals to property developers, we provide exceptional quality services that distinguish us from our competition. Led by founder and entrepreneur Paul Bentley, Atlantes has been providing best in class design and landscaping fulfilment since 2001, always utilising the highest quality products and materials, delivered by fully trained and qualified staff.
The role
The business is experiencing exceptional growth and as such we are expanding our teams. We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Operative to join our staff and contribute to our company journey. You will be part of a specialist team to assist in delivering high quality projects, working mainly on the following tasks:
* Undertake general grounds maintenance duties ensuring a high standard of work is always maintained.
* Be aware of your tasks and targets for each day, and raise any issues to your manager.
* Grounds maintenance duties including edging, grass cutting, weeding, planting trees and shrubs, seasonal bedding planting, pruning, and small tree works.
* Assist with the construction/projects side of the business when required.
* Carry out routine checks on equipment/machinery and report any defects to your line manager.
* Responsible for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, following Atlantes Landscapes H&S Policy.
* Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as ride-on mowers, strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters, and vans. Training will be provided.
* Undertake any relevant training necessary to ensure duties are carried out effectively.
* Ensure that the van is loaded correctly and that fuel, machinery, and waste are secured safely.
* Keep work-related invoices or receipts stored safely and issued to your line manager for accounting purposes.
* Minimise environmental impact through the safe use of fuels/oils and correct handling and disposal of waste materials.
The Candidate.
We are looking for a hard working, inspiring, caring team player who wants to progress in their career and develop their skills.
Essential Attributes.
· Hard Working
· Good Communication Skills
· A Desire to Learn and Develop
· Fit
· A positive, upbeat attitude
· Ambition to work and contribute to a growing business
· Good Timekeeping
Required Competencies
· Experience in the Garden Maintenance sector
· Experience with garden maintenance machinery
· Experience with general garden maintenance roles
· Experience of soft landscaping including turfing and tree planting
· A full driving license.
The Package
· Private Health Care
· 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
· 2 Community days PA for volunteering/community work
· Gym membership allowance
· Branded clothing provided
· Company Training Plan
· Base salary of up to £25K commensurate with experience
· Bonus Scheme
If you are looking for the next step in your career, Atlantes will be a good home for you. We hire the best and will help you develop your career in a culture of hard work, career development, mentoring, fun, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: up to £25,500.00 per year
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate: Exeter, Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience: Gardening: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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