Our client is looking for a Landscape construction Foreperson to join their team. This is an important role within this friendly company. The role requires a confident individual who is conscientious and has a can-do attitude. This is a skilled role where ideally you will hold technical and CSCS qualifications, where required training will be provided to attain this. A desire to gain additional knowledge in hard and soft landscape construction is preferred. The role requires a self-motivated and committed individual with excellent attention to detail. You would be required to work to tight deadlines in an efficient manner. You would be expected to uphold the company values at all times.
Duties will include:
Work in both private and commercial landscaping contracts.
Managing the construction/landscape team
Managing a variety of tasks which could include –
-Day to day management of health and safety on site, including daily briefings and toolbox talks
-Site logistics, arranging and coordination of materials deliveries
-Groundworks, including excavations, foundations, drainage and services, subbases and concrete foundations etc.
-Hard landscape, paving installation, including natural stone, clay and concrete products, edgings, occasional brickwork, occasional stone walling. Decking and installation of other joinery products, fencing.
-Soft landscape, excavations, grading, filling, preparation for planting, tree planting, shrub and herbaceous planting, simple irrigation schemes.
-keeping the site clean and safe of trip hazards etc., including site stores and site cabins
Managing specialised staff and sub-contractors i.e. irrigation, lighting and water features.
Assisting with Tree Planting, including semi mature trees.
Management of horticultural works, ground preparation, planting, seeding and laying turf.
Complying to and working to health & safety and quality procedures
Personal Management
You are expected to arrive promptly for work and keep appointments when made
You should conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
We expect all staff to join in with company events and socials where possible to help build relationships with fellow team members and to build team morale
All staff are expected to uphold the company Values as outlined in the employee handbook
Benefits
* Profit Share
* Pension Scheme
* Uniform provided.
* Continuous on the-job-training.
* Training courses offered (e.g. ROLO Health and Safety Awareness, Emergency First Aid at Work, Working at Height).
* 23 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays).
Location
On Sites based within M25, head office in Pitstone