Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.  

More about your role

As one of our Landscapers you will help to make our communities look the best, they can by supporting a team to carry out landscaping works across the Huntingdon and surrounding areas. You will also have responsibility for the company van and travelling to the neighbourhoods.

You will also carry out lawn inspections as required. As we work within the public, we need you to ensure everything is carried out within Health & Safety guidelines and the Group's Health & Safety Policy is adhered to.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

For this role, you will need a full valid driving licence.

Although it is not essential holding a PA1 and PA6A spraying license would be valuable. 

The Landscape Team carries out external landscaping within our communities, so this role will see you working closely with our customers, therefore we will need you to be an excellent communicator. This is a busy time for us, so we need you to have strong organisation skills to manage you workload.

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:  

• Pension with matched contributions  
• 35 days Holiday per year  
• Company van provided
• No seasonal hours, ensuring your pay is the same during winter and summer.  
• Excellent sick pay  
• Training  
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls