About us
Parsons Landscapes is a family-owned business established in 1960. From its inception the emphasis of the company was on a high standard of service and quality workmanship. This ideal remains at the heart of the company's operating philosophy today.
Our head office is in Taunton, with depots in Exeter and Bodmin.
Grounds Maintenance Operative required to join our Landscape Maintenance & Conservation team.
This demanding but hugely rewarding job role provides the opportunity to work on an extensive range of prestigious private estates and world-renowned historical sites. Due to our close alliance with English Heritage and The National Trust there is scope for a varied workload across the Southwest, which ensures job diversity.
Job Specification: We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile and hardworking individual to join the Cornwall division of our Taunton-based firm. If you are conscientious, love the outdoor life, and want to work in some of the most beautiful parts of the Southwest, then this is the job for you.
The successful applicant will engage in our work schedule of 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) during the summer period, and 3 days per week (Mon-Wed) during the winter. Variable hours reflect differing seasonal demands. No weekend working.
Staff & Workplace Benefits: With a full supply of company-endorsed personal protective equipment, workplace-funded safety courses, including: First Aid, Manual Handling and CSCS cards, we just need you to bring your initiative and commitment to our high professional standards.
Staff benefits include: flexible working arrangements, paid tea breaks, sick pay, 20 days' annual leave plus 8 days' paid Statutory Holiday, and access to our Aviva pension scheme.
Essential Characteristics
- Experience in grounds maintenance is an advantage
- Communication skills to enable effective team working aimed at satisfying the requirements of demanding clients
- Time management skills to facilitate efficient working to meet deadlines
- Must be capable of doing physically strenuous labour for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold
Desirable Characteristics
- PA1 and PA6 (training will be given if not currently held)
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Local to area/live within reasonable proximity to our Bodmin yard owing to travel requirements during work hours
Application Questions
- Do you have the following licence or certification: UK driving licence and experience with trailer towing?
- In 1-2 sentences, please describe how your previous experience is relevant to this role. Why are you a good fit for this job?
Schedule
Summer Period (Mar to Oct) 5 days per week
Mon-Fri: 9.5-hour shift (7.30-5.30)
Winter Period (Nov to Feb) 3 days per week
Mon-Wed: 9-hour shift (7.30-5.00)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,436.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
