Professional Builder

Plants Galore; Highweek; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional garden centre is looking for a Professional Builder / Hard Landscaper / Maintenance Handyman in Newton Abbot. The role involves various landscaping, building projects, site maintenance, and liaising with the operations team. Candidates should have significant experience across multiple projects and possess a valid driving license. The hourly wage ranges from £16 to £18, with full-time permanent opportunities available and excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experienced Builder and maintenance person – ideally 10 years of significant experience on a wide range of projects.
• Excellent planner and organiser for materials and equipment.
• Good levels of English – both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various landscaping and building projects.
• Take responsibility for building and site maintenance.
• Liaise with head office operations team.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Groundworks

Landscaping

General Building

Maintenance and Repairs

Problem Solving

Job description

Professional Builder / Hard Landscaper / Maintenance Handyman – £16 to £18 per hour

Overview

• Skills required include Carpentry, Plumbing, Groundworks and Landscaping, General Building, Maintenance and Repairs experience.
• £16 to £18 per hour
• £33,280 to £37,440 per annum
• Based on 40-hour week
• Alternatively, option to work 24 to 32 hours per week part time
• Mainly based Newton Abbot / South Devon region but will include occasional Exeter, Plymouth and Yeovil locations
• Full Time Permanent Position for experienced skilled candidate
• Join our friendly and experienced management team running a £13 million garden centre business across the South West
• Immediate start options now available for the right applicants – apply today

What does the role generally require and include:

• Operating by yourself or with a small team to carry out various landscaping and building projects plus take responsibility for building and site maintenance and repairs across multiple nursery sites we operate
• Liaising with our head office operations team to ensure tools, materials and equipment / machinery are organised and planning of each project is carried out successfully
• Learning of new skills from our third party partners or from our experienced in house building and expansion team

Our company

Joyners Plants Ltd is a leading regional retailer and grower of garden plants and horticultural products at four large garden centre stores located at Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Exeter and Yeovil. We employ between 85 to 125 employees when at peak trading. Established since 1959 our company operates profit share schemes and bonus schemes by invitation for employee’s. The company plans to continue to expand and so we are recruiting for new full time positions.

No. of Vacancies

1

Specific Skills

• Experienced Builder and maintenance person – ideally 10 years of significant experience on a wide range of projects
• Plumbing
• Groundworks
• Hard Landscaping
• General Builder
• Painting and Decorator
• General Maintenance and Repairs
• Driving License (3 points or less)
• Problem Solving attitude and demeanour
• Excellent planner and organiser for materials and equipment
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Good levels of English – both spoken and written
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to time manage and prioritise

Responsible For

Role specifics – Full in-house training provided:

• Garden and tree clearance – landscaping projects
• Building and House renovation, repairs and maintenance
• Horticultural Nursery repairs and maintenance
• Operational urgent response to ensure the business continues to function when emergency issues arise
• Organising and purchasing assistance with head office for materials and equipment etc for each project in advance – good planning and organisational skills required

Additional Requirements

Employment Specifics:

• The role would require applicants to work a 40 hour week generally Monday to Fridaybut with occasional weekends support as needed
• We can offer £16.00 to £18.00 per hour with flexibility to work 24 hours to 40 hours per week – exact working hours to be agreed
• Holiday is pro rata based on hours worked – approx. 28 days
• The role will be supported with training by our experienced head office team and expansion building team.
• We can offer excellent career opportunities for applicants looking for a long term career path with secure permanent employment.
• This role is based at our head office in Newton Abbot but you will have multiple places of work which you will travel directly to and this will be discussed and set out at interview

Job Nature

Full Time

Job Location

Newton Abbot

£33,280 to £37,440 per annum

Other Benefits

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Free Parking

How to Apply

If you don’t see a role that matches your skills but believe you’d be a great fit for Plants Galore, send us your CV and covering letter at [e-mail]

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