Landscape Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grounds Maintenance / Landscape Operative (Northampton)
Who Are We Looking For?
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Landscape operative to join our business based in Northamptonshire. As a Landscape operative, you will be part of a longstanding team and responsible for the delivery of a range of high-quality landscape maintenance services to our range of commercial clients. Typical horticultural duties will include grass cutting, hedge cutting, spraying, planting with additional opportunity within sports turf management, dependant on experience and/or interest.
Who Are We?
WeedWise was founded in 2000 by Agronomist, Will Pinnock, with a simple mission – deliver best in class Grounds Management solutions, coupled with excellent client care. From a deep understanding of Agronomy and land-based services, WeedWise has developed to become a leading Commercial Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management business in the Midlands.
We’re family owned and operate a longstanding and incredibly effective team of operatives, that all share the same ethos as we do. We value our multi-sector client base and are proud to operate across a wide variety of sites throughout the UK.
Skills & Experiences – Key Requirements
- Passionate about working in the outdoors and the work being carried out
- Driven, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- A strong team player with ability to work with colleagues but also independently when required
- Experience of working on corporate / commercial landscaped sites preferred but not essential
- Experience with working with horticultural equipment
- Qualifications in Horticulture preferred, but not essential
- Spraying Certificated – NPTC PA1 & PA6 preferred, but not essential
- Experience in a similar role preferred, but not essential
- A full, clean UK driving licence
Further Details
- Full-time, Permanent
- 40 hour working week with overtime available
- Competitive rates of pay - salary details available upon request
- Pension & Holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Landscape Operative roles across WeedWise Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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