Landscaping Specialist

## Discover a Rewarding Career in Landscaping at the Leckford Estate Are you a seasoned Landscaping Specialist seeking a role that combines hands-on expertise with the satisfaction of seeing projects flourish? This permanent opportunity at the picturesque Leckford Estate, part of the renowned John Lewis Partnership, offers a truly unique and fulfilling career path.

This role is ideally suited for an experienced professional who thrives in a practical, outdoor environment. You'll be instrumental in the growth of our landscaping business, delivering both hard and soft landscaping projects with excellence. The Leckford Estate, a place of outstanding natural beauty in rural Hampshire, provides an inspiring backdrop to your work, offering a remarkable and unparalleled working environment.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Tangible Project Ownership: Experience the full lifecycle of landscaping projects, from initial concepts to successful completion. Witness the direct impact of your skills and dedication.
• Career Progression and Growth: Join a team poised for significant growth over the next five years. This role offers substantial potential for career advancement and increased knowledge within the landscape and horticultural industry.
• Unique Working Environment: Be part of a team based at the historic Leckford Estate, a stunning rural setting with close proximity to the New Forest, offering an exceptional quality of life and work.
• Employee Ownership: As part of the John Lewis Partnership, you'll be a Partner, sharing in the rewards and responsibilities of one of the UK's largest employee-owned businesses. This model fosters a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared success.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: A salary range of £28,500 - £35,750 is offered, along with a potential Night Premium of £4.00 per hour for any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00.
• Structured Working Hours: Enjoy a consistent work schedule of Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Hands-On and Physical Nature: This is a fundamentally practical role requiring physical exertion. Candidates should be comfortable with the demands of outdoor, hands-on landscaping work.
• Health and Safety Focus: A strong understanding and adherence to health and safety protocols are paramount. You will work closely with your Team Leader and team, ensuring safe working practices for all.
• Essential Skills and Experience: The role requires demonstrable experience in horticulture or equivalent hard landscaping, including basic brick and block work, patio laying, and fencing. Proficiency with plant machinery and a full, clean driving license are also essential.
• Contribution to Business Development: Beyond operational delivery, you'll have the opportunity to support the management of the landscaping business and contribute to the development of future propositions, playing a part in evolving the business model for increased profitability.
• Commitment to Excellence: A dedication to excellent customer service and maintaining high standards in stock, inventory, and waste management will be key to success in this role.

If you are a dedicated Landscaping Specialist with a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces and are looking for a role with genuine career prospects within a supportive and unique employee-owned organisation, this opportunity at the Leckford Estate could be the perfect next step in your professional journey.