Landscape Operative

Job summary:

To undertake a variety of landscape maintenance and development works across Windsor Great Park ensuring works are delivered to the highest standards.

Essential functions of the Job:

• Implement agreed plans and instructions from the Supervisor;
• Undertake a range of tasks including: turf laying and seeding; herbicide application; turf maintenance work; grass cutting; strimming; hedge cutting; leaf collection; tree planting and young tree maintenance including formative pruning, weed control and irrigation; thinning and brashing; clearance of woody undergrowth; felling, shredding and sectional cross-cutting; drainage work including ditch clearance; fencing repairs; litter collection and bin emptying; repair and laying of aggregate tracks and paths; installation and repair of seats and benches;
• Ensure that all interactions with visitors are conducted in a courteous and professional manner and to represent the best interests of the Crown Estate at all times;
• Ensure security and care of plant and machinery;
• Support the team to deliver wider Estate objectives;
• Understand and follow relevant health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation;

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience of land management based operations;
• A practical horticultural qualification such as NVQ Level 3 would be an advantage;
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of land based health and safety practices.
• Ability to work on own initiative;
• Attention to detail;
• Team oriented;
• Demonstrable skills in delivering high quality work safely, using a variety of machinery;
• Ability to effectively problem solve;
• Adaptable with a flexible approach;
• A good communicator, confident, friendly, approachable with the ability to engage with a wide variety of people;
• First Aid trained to the required level (training will be provided);
• Ability to effectively problem solve;
• Physically fit and able to work in all weathers;
• Full driving license;
• Ideally the following competency ‘tickets’ (training will be provided): pesticides/tractor/chainsaw.

Advert close date: Thursday 18th May 2023