Greetings of the day! Dear Job seeker, Job Advert: Gardener with Hard Landscaping Background Location: St Austell, Cornwall Job Type: Temporary Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you a passionate and skilled Gardener with a strong background in hard landscaping? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can seamlessly blend horticultural expertise with robust hard landscaping skills to create stunning and functional gardens. Key Responsibilities: * Hard Landscaping: * Installation of various hardscape features, including patios (slabs, block paving), pathways, retaining walls (brickwork, stone), and edgings. * Preparation of groundworks and foundations for all hard landscaping elements. * Understanding and adherence to building regulations and best practices for outdoor construction. * Soft Landscaping & Horticulture: * Planting and establishment of trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal bedding. * Turf laying, lawn care, and renovation (mowing, strimming, feeding, weeding). * Pruning, weeding, mulching, and general border maintenance. * Pest and disease identification and management. * Knowledge of plant health and suitable plant choices for various UK climates and soil types. * Maintenance & Equipment: * Routine garden maintenance to a high standard. * Safe operation and routine maintenance of a range of horticultural machinery and hand tools. * Ensuring work areas are clean, tidy, and safe for clients and colleagues. * Working effectively as part of a team or independently as required. * Adherence to health and safety guidelines at all times. Skills & Experience Required: * Proven experience as a Gardener or Landscape Operative with a significant focus on hard landscaping projects. * Demonstrable skills in brickwork, fencing, and timber construction. * Strong horticultural knowledge, including plant identification, care, and propagation. * Physically fit and able to undertake demanding manual work in all weather conditions. Our client is a highly skilled professional building contractor, delivering quality projects for clients across Cornwall. Including refurb, office fit out and shop fit outs. If you are a talented gardener with a passion for creating beautiful and durable outdoor spaces, we encourage you to apply! To Apply: Please apply for this job advert. You can also call Setsquare Recruitment: (phone number removed) or WhatsApp on (phone number removed). Email: (url removed) RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy