Join a Team That Takes Pride in Its Work
Plantscape Tree Services is one of Norfolk's leading arboricultural, landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors, delivering high-quality projects for local authorities, utility companies, housing developers, commercial organisations and private clients across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Established in 2011, we've built our reputation on quality workmanship, professionalism, excellent customer service and an unwavering commitment to health, safetyand environmental best practice.
As our workload continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Operative to join our team.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in producing work to a high standard and want to be part of a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll be involved in both grounds maintenance and landscaping projects throughout the year.
Typical duties include:
- Grass cutting and hedge maintenance
- Tree, hedge, shrub and herbaceous planting
- Turfing and grass seeding
- Weed control
- Mulching and seasonal horticultural maintenance
- Fencing, paving, edging and other hard landscaping works
- Basic groundworks and site preparation
- Operating handheld machinery and power tools
- Operating compact loaders, excavators and stump grinders (where trained)
- Carrying out daily vehicle, plant and equipment checks
- Working safely in accordance with company procedures and site-specific RAMS
- Delivering a professional service while maintaining high standards of workmanship
Our projects range from routine grounds maintenance and landscaping to commercial developments, tree planting schemes and environmental improvement projects, ensuring no two days are the same.
About You
You'll ideally have experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture and enjoy working as part of a professional team.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Positive, motivated and willing to learn
- Able to work to a consistently high standard
- Professional and courteous when dealing with clients and members of the public
- Someone who takes pride in their work and appearance
Essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping or horticulture
- Good communication skills
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
Desirable
- PA1 & PA6 (weed control)
- CSCS Card
- Trailer licence (B+E)
- Plant or machinery operator tickets
- Experience operating compact loaders, excavators or stump grinders
- Basic plant identification knowledge
If you don't have every qualification but have the right attitude and relevant experience, we'd still like to hear from you.
What We Offer
At Plantscape, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in training, provide modern equipment and offer genuine opportunities for career progression.
You'll receive:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities
- Company pension
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Increased annual leave with length of service
- Full company uniform and PPE
- Ongoing training and funded industry-recognised qualifications
- Opportunities to gain additional plant, machinery and specialist operator tickets
- Clear progression into Senior Operative and Team Leader roles
- Modern fleet of vehicles, machinery and equipment
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Team events and seasonal incentives
Working Hours
This is a full-time position with regular weekday hours (Monday to Friday – 7.30am to 4.15pm).
Due to the seasonal nature of our work, occasional early starts, overtime and weekend duties may be required during busy periods.
Pre-Employment Checks
Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory employment references. As we regularly work on schools and other sensitive sites, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required depending on the nature of the work.
Why Join Plantscape?
When you join Plantscape, you're joining a respected, growing business with a reputation for quality, professionalism and investing in its people.
We believe that great people build great businesses, which is why we provide the training, equipment, support and career opportunities needed to help our team succeed.
Professional Accreditations
- Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor
- ISO 9001 Certified
- Constructionline Gold
- CHAS Accredited
- SafeContractor Approved
- TrustMark Registered
- National Highways Sector Scheme 18 (NHSS 18)
- Achilles UVDB Verified
- Amenity Assured
- Forestry Contracting Association Member
Apply Today
If you're looking for a long-term career with a professional and growing company where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you'd like to join our team to: [email protected] or apply through Indeed.
Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
