Due to our workload rapidly expanding Skippers Ground Maintenance are looking for motivated individuals to join our experienced grounds team!
Please use the form to upload your CV and apply.
Arboricultural Ground Operative
Skippers Grounds Maintenance Limited has been established since 2009 and is expanding our arboriculture services team to meet increasing demand. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, professional tree and shrub care to our valued clients.
We work across Essex and surrounding areas, servicing domestic, commercial, and public sector contracts. We are looking for a motivated and qualified Groundsman to join our experienced arboriculture team.
The role will involve:
- Assisting climbers with rigging, lowering, and aerial rescue support
- Operating chainsaws and other arboricultural equipment safely
- Maintaining tools and equipment
- Clearing and managing timber and debris on site
- Driving company vehicles to various job sites
- Following health & safety policies and best practices
- Working independently or as part of a team
Requirements:
- Valid NPTC/LANTRA certificates including CS30, CS31, and Aerial Rescue (CS38)
- Good physical fitness and safety awareness
- Positive, hardworking attitude and reliable
- Driving licence preferred
Employment Details:
- Permanent full-time role with holiday pay
- PPE and equipment provided
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Pension scheme included
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Summer hours, 7:30am - 4:15pm Winter hours.
Opportunity for overtime throughout the year
Experienced Landscaper
Skippers Grounds Maintenance Limited is seeking an experienced Landscaper to join our growing team. We deliver high-quality landscaping projects across domestic and commercial sites in Essex and nearby counties.
Our work includes turfing, planting, paving, fencing, decking, and general garden construction and maintenance. We’re looking for a reliable and skilled landscaper with a strong work ethic.
The role will involve:
- Soft and hard landscaping tasks such as turfing, planting, fencing, and paving
- Site preparation, groundwork, and levelling
- Use of machinery and hand tools safely
- Maintaining tools and vehicles
- Driving company vehicles to sites across the area
- Communicating with the office and team about job progress
- Following health & safety policies
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in landscaping
- Competence in both soft and hard landscaping
- Full UK driving licence
- Physically fit and reliable
Employment Details:
- Permanent full-time position with holiday pay
- PPE and equipment provided
- Competitive pay dependent on experience
- Pension scheme included
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm Summer hours, 7:30am - 4:15pm Winter hours.
Opportunity for overtime throughout the year