Cogent Staffing
Cogent Staffing are recruiting for a Landscape Labourer for our client based in Ashton-under-Lyne, as well as potentially from other depots in Rochdale and Trafford Park. The ideal candidate must have their own transport for travel across Manchester, with previous landscaping/construction experience, specifically fencing.
Any successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS check.
Shifts & salary:
- Monday to Friday, 39.5 hours a week
- Flexibility with hours outside of normal office hours, with flexi time.
- £12.75 an hour starting.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertaking landscaping related tasks, including fencing and ground preparation at social housing providers.
- Dig and prepare soil for planting, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
- Perform groundskeeping duties such as mowing, trimming, and weeding.
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Handling tasks for drainage, kerbs, paths, flagging, concrete mixing.
- Following health and safety standards and risk assessment instructions.
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Provide a helpful and friendly face to any tenants.
Key requirements:
- Previous experience in landscaping or groundwork or a related field is essential.
- Fencing experience is essential.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools commonly used in landscaping.
- A full UK driving licence and own transport is essential.
- Basic mechanical knowledge to assist with equipment maintenance is beneficial.
- Experience with groundwork and fencing tasks; laying flags, mixing concrete, erecting fencing.
- A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions are essential traits for success in this role.
- Any construction qualification, a CSCS card, or any machinery operation licences all beneficial.
- If you have all of the requirements listed and are interested in this role, please apply with your CV attached.
Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.
