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Groundsman required Role: General groundsman work including: felling, clearance, processing arisings Operating: woodchipper, chainsaws and other machinery. Working collaboratively with climbers and MEWP workers during aerial work and ensuring efficient work flow. Setting out work sites and conducting + implementing risk assessments and maintaining safe and tidy work zone. Driving to and from site in work vehicles. Desirable qualifications: Woodchipper Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting UA1 / 2.1 / 2.2 First aid Aerial rescue (We can help gaining qualifications for right candidate) Location: Based in Lewes Meet on site daily (and straight home from site) Time: 0800 - 1700 Over time available daily and weekend work available as much as wanted. Including time and a half and double time hours. Opportunity to work on emergency call outs Would suite: College leaver/ Someone getting into tree surgery This role would be great for someone new in the industry looking to develop their skills. This role could definitely involve lead into aerial works, team leader position, generally more technical work. would also suit an experienced tree surgeon looking for a ground based role Desired traits: Driven and motivated Intuitive (solutions, not problems mindset!) Physically fit Able to work as team Confident Keen to learn (if in-experienced) Consistent Respectful What we will offer: (Overtime and incentives) Time taken to train you and help progress your career Help with financing development/qualifications Opportunity to progress to climbing/ MEWP operative Job Type: Full-time Pay: £120.00-£180.00 per day Benefits: Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Work Location: In person

Tree Surgeon

With internal promotions, our excellent team seeks a livestock enthusiast seeking a varied role, to join them on this progressive dairy unit in a great location not far from the Eastbourne coast. This role focuses on the herd of currently 600 high yielding Holstein/Friesian cows. Milking currently through a 20:40 DTL parlour, with ADF, Heat Time, Auto Shedding, and comprehensive handling facilities Calving in an autumn/winter block, the cows are housed in recently constructed first class conditions throughout and have yields in excess of 10,000 litres per cow. This position can develop as the unit develops. A 60-point rotary parlour is currently under construction with full supporting facilities and expansion into the sand bed cubicle housing as the unit grows to a 700-cow unit. Along with first-class structure, this vacancy also offers several accommodation options, an excellent remuneration package and above average regular, quality time off. If you are interested and would like an informal chat with a view to meeting us all, please contact James Picot on . No overseas applicants without a work visa For a full list of our current vacancies please visit our website at

Team Herdsperson

The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for a Garden Caretaker covering sites across Sussex. This is a full time permanent position with a salary of 26,722 per year. The role is mobile and requires regular travel between sites, however the ideal candidate must live in or near Hastings due to the patch and daily start points. Working hours change seasonally as outlined below. There will be occasions where overtime or out of hours work is required, with time off in lieu provided. The start date is to be confirmed. This role suits an experienced horticulturist who enjoys working across multiple sites and takes pride in maintaining gardens and memorial landscapes to an excellent standard. You will carry out a wide range of maintenance and renovation tasks, follow established horticultural procedures, and represent the organisation professionally on site.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Undertaking practical horticultural maintenance renovation work and caretaking duties including mowing edging hedge cutting weeding pruning and pesticide application</li><li>Planning and organising daily workload appropriate to each site including preparing stock orders for plants fertilisers chemicals PPE and machinery</li><li>Maintaining turf areas and lawns to a high standard including seasonal care</li><li>Maintaining planted borders and beds with careful attention to detail</li><li>Carrying out pest and disease monitoring and control in line with safe procedures</li><li>Operating horticultural machinery safely and completing day to day equipment checks and basic repairs</li><li>Taking responsibility for the safe care and upkeep of team vehicles and tools</li><li>Reporting any structural defects or notable changes in the site environment to line management</li><li>Following Health and Safety procedures at all times and using PPE correctly</li><li>Completing risk assessments in line with organisational processes</li><li>Using phones tablets and basic IT systems for records job updates and administration</li><li>Supporting renovation work within the region and working alongside colleagues when required</li><li>Representing the organisation at ceremonies or site events when needed</li><li>Providing clear guidance and assistance to visitors and members of the public when approached</li><li>Undertaking any other reasonable duties that fall within the nature of the role</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Proven experience in horticulture or garden maintenance at a high standard</li><li>Confident use of horticultural machinery and tools</li><li>Good understanding of safe working practices and Health and Safety procedures</li><li>Ability to work independently across multiple sites and use initiative</li><li>Full clean UK driving licence essential</li><li>Valid passport and willingness to travel within the UK and overseas when required sometimes at short notice</li><li>Basic IT confidence or ability to learn quickly</li></ul>Skills and Qualities<ul><li>Strong craft gardening skills and excellent attention to detail</li><li>Well organised with good time management and ability to plan workload</li><li>Practical problem solving and able to identify issues and escalate when needed</li><li>Effective communication and listening skills with colleagues and site stakeholders</li><li>Reliable professional and respectful approach suited to sensitive environments</li><li>Sense of pride in service delivery and presentation standards</li><li>Awareness of sustainability and efficient use of resources</li><li>Commitment to high standards and positive teamwork</li></ul>What's On Offer<ul><li>Permanent full time position</li><li>Salary of 26,722 per year</li><li>Seasonal working hours with a clear summer and winter pattern</li><li>Time off in lieu for approved overtime</li><li>Opportunity to work across varied sites throughout Sussex</li><li>Supportive team environment and structured procedures</li><li>Day to day operational purchasing responsibility as required for the role</li></ul>Working HoursSummer Hours Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.30pm to 5.00pm Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm / 1.30pm to 4.00pmWinter Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 12.30 / 1.00pm to 4.00pmHow to ApplyThis role is being recruited by Halmer Group on behalf of our client. To be considered, please submit your CV along with a brief covering note outlining your experience, qualifications and suitability for this position. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.Reference 750

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