Lead Landscape Operative
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*Lead Landscape Operative – Penrith *
Location: Penrith Job Type: Full-time Start Date: ASAP Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Due to continued growth, Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is seeking a full-time Lead Landscape Operative to join our established team, based out of our Penrith regional office.
You will be working as part of a friendly and professional team on a variety of soft landscaping and grounds maintenance projects across Cumbria and North Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities
· Leading a team of operatives on grounds maintenance and landscaping schemes
· Tree and shrub planting
· Turfing and seeding
· Grass cutting, strimming, and pruning
· General grounds maintenance
Requirements
· Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticulture (essential)
· Full UK driving licence (essential)
· CSCS Card preferred (support can be provided to obtain this)
· Ability to work as part of a team
What We Offer
· Competitive salary up to £15.00 per hour depending on experience
· Full-time role (minimum 8 hours per day)
· Regular overtime opportunities
· 20 days holiday + bank holidays
· Potential for discretionary bonus
· Additional discretionary holidays after 2 years of employment
· Employee contribution pension scheme
· Annual performance and pay reviews
· All PPE and tools provided
· Wellbeing service benefit
Please note: A DBS check will be required for this role.
The closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 31st March 2026
*To Apply *
To apply for this vacancy please visit our website to complete our company application form: https://www.lowther-forestry.co.uk/job-application/
Please note we only accept information entered onto our company application form and are unable to accept CVs when applying for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Install
