Trainee Landscaper

Trainee Landscaper

WE ARE ECOSULIS

We are dedicated to recovering nature, by designing and delivering efficient and scalable nature-based solutions for both people and the planet.

Are you excited at the prospect of joining a passionate, innovative and forward thinking team working towards a goal of Rewilding half the planet by 2050? Do you want to use your current skills and knowledge to help make a difference?

If so, we might have the ideal job for you.

About us:

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. We see a future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. We see opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our habitats team at Ecosulis, learning from our experts onsite as well as developing new skills within the sector. You will provide day to day support to the site team, helping to complete various works onsite including ground preparation, tree planting and creation of a wide range of habitats.

You will also get involved with various tasks onsite including vegetation clearance, grass cutting and mowing, as well as assisting with site deliveries and collections when required.

There may be opportunities to work throughout the UK, but the focus would be to work in and around the Southeast

As this is a trainee position no previous experienced is required. There will be opportunities for training and development including obtaining various site certifications as you develop within this role.

About you

You will need to be a dedicated and committed individual who looks to make a difference within their day-to-day work. Be a good communicator with a can-do attitude will stand you in good stead, to become a valued member of the Ecosulis team with a desire to learn from others to further your own knowledge and skill set.

You will hold a passion for the natural world and a desire to help create biodiverse habitats.

What skills would you require for this role?

• The ambition and desire to succeed within the workplace
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
• The ability to work well with others
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent time management
• Good communication and listening skills

A degree or related qualification in Countryside management, agricultural, landscaping or within a similar field would be an advantage but not essential.

More information

Overview:

• Job type: Permanent
• Start date: ASAP
• Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 - depending on experience
• Location: Aylesbury - HP22 4DE (Buckinghamshire)

A full UK driving licence & use of own vehicle would be essential for the role.

Our Core Values:

Here at Ecosulis we base our hiring decisions not only on the experience of perspective applicants but focus more on do they align with our business core values.

• Desire to learn.
• Committed and tenacious.
• Create problem solver.
• Being pragmatic
• Do the right thing.

Our team are committed to these core values that guide how we work with each other and our partners.

Our Company benefits:

What will you receive from us?

At Ecosulis we believe in meaningful benefits. We have designed our benefits package to ensure your employees feel supported through main life event as well as the day-to-day. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to our employee benefits, so you will be entitled to the below upon starting with us:

• Access to our Occupational Health Platform and EAP for wellbeing support
• Access to our Reward Hub platform.
• Remote Working for our ‘home-based’ roles.
• Welcome pack upon joining.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme. (so, you can reward your peers)

And the following upon completion of your 3 months' probation period:

• 3% company pension.
• Enhanced benefits supporting our employees through lifetime milestones.
• Compressed hours.
• CDP training allowance per year.
• Discounted holiday scheme.
• Brand new Fitbit.
• Access to our Healthcare Cash plan
• Access to the Bike-to-Work Scheme

You will also receive an extra day’s holiday for each year that you are with the company and have a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher when entering our monthly Friday photo competition.

We also encourage our employees as part of the flexible working arrangements, to take regular breaks and take time to spend outside when possible.

How to apply:

To apply for the position please send your CV and covering letter to  josh.plaister@ecosulis.co.uk

Equality & Diversity:

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification