Experienced Landscape BuilderMW Yorkshire Landscaping | North Yorkshire | Full-Time
From £16 per hour dependent on experience| Full-time | Immediate start | Self-employed initially
MW Yorkshire Landscaping is a growing family-run landscaping and renovation business based near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Established two years ago, we specialise in creating high-quality outdoor spaces and carrying out interior renovation work.
Our projects cover a broad range of work including patios and paving, fencing, stonework, dry stone walling, brickwork, groundworks, turfing, decking, drainage, interior board work and joinery.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of workmanship while working closely with our customers to achieve the best possible result within their requirements and budget.
As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Landscape Builder to join our small and developing team.
The Role
This is a full-time position, initially offered on a self-employed basis, with the potential to move into permanent employment following a successful probationary period.
The successful candidate will work across a varied range of landscaping and renovation projects. You will have the opportunity to work alongside the existing team as well as take responsibility for projects and work independently where appropriate.
We are not expecting one person to be an expert in every aspect of landscaping or building. If you have strong experience in particular areas and are keen to learn and develop your skills in others, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Key Areas of Work
Projects may include:
- Patios and paving
- Natural stonework
- Dry stone walling
- Stone retaining walls
- Brickwork and blockwork
- Fencing
- Groundworks
- Turfing
- Decking
- Drainage
- General landscaping
- Interior board work
- Joinery and renovation work
The Person We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in relevant professional landscaping or building work – minimum 1 year's industry experience
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Honest and trustworthy
- Proud of the quality of their workmanship
- Meticulous, with a strong eye for detail
- Keen to learn and develop
- Able to work independently when required
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Professional, friendly and approachable with customers
- Confident communicating with homeowners and discussing work
- Capable of representing the company professionally on customers' properties
- Respectful of customers' homes, gardens and property
- Interested in developing a long-term career with a growing business
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 1 year's relevant professional landscaping or building experience
- Experience with stonework and/or dry stone walling
- Experience with brickwork, blockwork and retaining walls
- Full UK driving licence
- Own reliable vehicle – car or van
- Good references
- Ability to provide examples/photos of previous work
- Professional and confident approach to customer interaction
Trailer towing experience is preferable but not essential.
Experience operating plant and machinery is welcomed but is not essential.
This Is Not a Trainee Position
Please note that this role is intended for someone who already has genuine professional experience within landscaping, building or a related trade.
We are happy to train and develop the right person in areas where they have less experience, but we are not looking for a general labourer or someone looking to enter the construction or landscaping industry for the first time.
Location & Travel
The business is based near Richmond, North Yorkshire, with work generally within a 30-minute travel time.
Applicants should therefore be comfortable travelling to different customer sites within this area and have reliable transport.
Pay & Hours
Full-time position
From £16 per hour initially, depending on experience and skill level.
We are flexible on the hourly rate for the right candidate, and applicants with stronger experience and a broader range of skills may be considered for a higher starting rate.
The role will initially be offered on a self-employed basis, with consideration given to permanent employment following a successful probationary period.
There is genuine potential for long-term work, progression and increased responsibility as the business continues to grow.
Start date: Immediate
How to Apply
Applications are being handled through Indeed.
To be considered, please provide:
- An up-to-date CV
- Details of your relevant landscaping or building experience
- Details of previous employers
- At least two suitable references
- Photos/portfolio of previous work
- Examples of stonework, dry stone walling, patios, fencing, brickwork or other relevant projects
- Confirmation that you hold a full UK driving licence
- Confirmation that you have your own reliable vehicle
- Your availability
- Confirmation that you are available for an immediate start
Application Questions
Please answer all of the following questions when applying. Applications that do not provide sufficient information may not be considered.
1. How many years of relevant professional landscaping or building experience do you have?
2. Please list the main types of landscaping, building or construction work you are experienced in.
3. What experience do you have with natural stonework and dry stone walling? Please give details of the type of work you have completed.
4. What experience do you have with brickwork, blockwork and retaining walls?
5. Please describe a landscaping or building project you have worked on that you are particularly proud of. What was your role?
6. Are you confident working independently and taking responsibility for completing a job to a high standard? Please give an example.
7. What experience do you have with interior renovation, board work or joinery?
8. Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have your own reliable vehicle?
9. Do you have experience towing a trailer?
10. Please provide details of two suitable references, including their relationship to you and how they can be contacted.
11. Please provide photographs or a portfolio of your previous work where possible.
12. Are you available for an immediate start and able to work full-time?
13. Why are you interested in joining MW Yorkshire Landscaping, and what are you looking for from your next role?
Please do not apply if you do not have previous relevant professional landscaping, building or construction experience.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From £16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
