Hard Landscaper, Garden Maintenance Operative

Position: Hard Landscaper, Garden Maintenance Operative (Permanent)
Location: Hedge End

Our client is a well-established, award-winning landscaping company with over 50 years’ industry experience. Known for delivering high-quality, standard work within the domestic and commercial sector. They are now looking for a skilled Hard Landscaper willing to carry out Soft landscaping and general garden maintenance to join their friendly, professional team in Southampton.

This role would suit someone who takes real pride in their work and has experience across both hard and soft landscaping, lives in the Botley area, must be able to drive.

The Role

You will be responsible for building high-quality domestic gardens from start to finish, including:

Setting out sites and working to accurate levels
Installing high-quality hard landscaping, including patios, pathways and retaining features
Brickwork, including walls and garden structures
Installing pergolas, fencing and timber features
Laying lawns, planting and completing soft landscaping works
Operating a mini-digger and other landscaping machinery, preferred
Driving a 7.5-ton lorry (or willing to obtain licence and test)
Working on sites mainly within a 20-mile radius of Botley, Southampton (travel time paid)
Delivering a high standard of work with strong attention to detail and client satisfaction
Willing to carry out basic garden maintenance
Willing to work in all Weather

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in garden construction, landscaping, or groundworks sector
Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on, outdoor work
Confident operating landscaping machinery (mini-digger experience essential)
Willing to drive or train to drive a 7.5-ton vehicle
Able to commute reliably to Botley or willing to relocate before starting

What’s on Offer

£27,000–£31,000 per year, depending on experience
All tools and machinery provided (own hand tools may be required)
Company vehicle provided for travel between yard and sites
Free on-site parking
Company pension scheme
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Uniform and PPE provided
Long-term, stable role with a highly respected company