Soft work Leading Hand
Experienced soft work leading Hand required to oversee team of landscapers Allocating work and all aspects of soft landscape works
Summary about this job
Foreperson/Supervisors
Company: Design & Construct
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $25 - $35 p.h. + Penalties
Phone: +61-3-9360-4556
Fax: +61-3-8031-5796
E-mail: n\a
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Detail information about job Soft work Leading Hand. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Immediate start available
- Overtime available
- Permanent placement for suitable candidate
About the company
A dynamic and reputable landscaping and civil organisation with innovative artistic ideas working in various locations over New South Wales. They are continuously expanding with multiple contracts already signed off to start in 2019. A company that works on some of the largest projects in NSW, they pride themselves on tackling all challenges projects deliver in a timely and efficient manner with the highest regard to safety.
About the position
The company are looking for skilled and experienced soft work Leading Hands who are confident working within residential as well as large civil projects. The work can be very intricate and detailed, and a solid knowledge and experience within soft work landscaping is essential.
Work involves;
- Working alone as well as individually
- Assisting elsewhere when required
- Working around machinery
- All aspects of soft work Landscaping
- Planting diagrams
- Mulching and soil conditioning
- New Planting
- Turf installations
- Rotary hoeing
- Garden edging
- Lilydale/rock paths and driveways
- Stepping stone paths
- Tree and stump removal
- High level pruning, tree care and tree assessment
- Irrigation installations
- Bobcat and excavation work
- Landscape design and construction
- Assisting and overseeing team
- Allocating work
- Liaising with senior members of staff
- Health and Safety checks
Requirements
- 3 years experience as a Leading Hand
- Ability to operate machinery including Excavators
- Experience with all aspects of soft landscape works
- Experience using power tools
- Some civil experience is preferred but not essential
- Ability to work alone as well as in a team
- Experience working over others and allocating work
- Experience and ability to work to a time frame
- Current white card
- Landscaping qualification preferred but not essential
- Full drivers licence
- Own tools preferred but not essential
- Ability to work long hours and overtime
- Full PPE
- Good communication skills
- Willing to work on ground with other trades when required
- Punctual, reliable and physically fit
What we offer
- Great pay
- Permanent position available to the right individual
- Progression within company available