Job Opportunities

Landscaping Operative – Glasgow

All applicants must be reliable and hardworking, and have experience in grounds maintenance works and soft landscaping (seeding, turfing, soil preparation, tree planting, shrub planting, mulching)

Applicant Requirements:

  • Valid CSCS card essential.
  • ROLO Card is desirable.
  • A full UK driving license is desirable.
  • Trailer License would be advantageous.

Appropriate training will be provided

Ashlea Limited is an equal opportunities employer

Benefits:

  • Competitive Remuneration + package to the right candidate.
  • Free parking

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

Arboricultural Foreman and an Arboricultural Operative – Wakefield Depot

This role requires individuals who are suitably qualified and knowledgeable of all aspects of tree maintenance works. Previous supervisory experience and experience of working in an arboricultural environment is essential.

We require experienced tree surgeons / arborists who take pride in their work.

General duties:

To lead a team or work within a team (dependent on role) in all aspects of arboricultural tasks including pruning, felling and planting.

Perform crown lifting and shaping, this includes substantially lifting the crown of the tree to aid the passing of vehicles and pedestrians beneath the tree.

Perform crown reduction to any tree, this includes the removal of substantially large branches from the crown of the tree.

Undertake stump and timber chipping operations using appropriate equipment.

Perform tree felling operations, this includes taking trees down by sections where appropriate or straight felling if the site allows using the correct arboricultural practices.

Perform removal of epicormic growth from trunk and base of tree.

To carry out site clearance work to ensure it is left in a safe and acceptable condition after arboricultural work has taken place.

Suitable candidates must have the following requirements:

· Chainsaw Tickets (CS30;CS31;CS32 – now QCF Award)

· Woodchipper Operations Ticket (Lantra/NPTC)

Any of the following qualifications would be an advantage but not essential:

· Chainsaw Tickets (CS38; CS39 – now QCF Award)

· Experience / qualifications in the use of a brushcutter

· Experience / qualifications in the use of a ride on mower

· Pesticide Application (PA1 & PA6)

· First Aid Certificate

· Category B&E license (tow trailers up to 3500kg).

· Valid CSCS and ROLO Card

· Full driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

Landscaping Foreman – Wakefield, West Yorkshire depot

All applicants must be reliable and hardworking, and have experience in grounds maintenance works and soft landscaping (seeding, turfing, soil preparation, tree planting, shrub planting, mulching)

Applicant Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Valid CSCS card essential.

ROLO Card is desirable.

A full UK driving license is desirable.

Trailer License would be advantageous.

SSSTS or SMSTS would be advantageous.

Level 2/3 NVQ Horticultural qualification or similar.

Appropriate training will be provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

Landscaping Operative – Wakefield, West Yorkshire Depot

All applicants must be reliable and hardworking, and have experience in grounds maintenance works and soft landscaping (seeding, turfing, soil preparation, tree planting, shrub planting, mulching)

Applicant Requirements:

Valid CSCS card essential.

ROLO Card is desirable.

A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Trailer Licence would be advantageous.

Appropriate training will be provided

Ashlea Limited is an equal opportunities employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

Arboricultural Climbers and Lead Climbers – Carnforth

We are currently recruiting for : Arboricultural Climber and Lead Climbers to work from our Head Office at Carnforth, based near Lancaster

We require experienced tree surgeons / arborists who take pride in their work.

You will be required to assist with a wide range of works, including tree felling and vegetation clearance and Highway verge maintenance works.

Duties will include but not limited to –

  • Tree felling
  • Dismantle
  • Crown Thinning/reductions
  • Pollarding

Your skill set should involve prior arboricultural maintenance operations, knowledge of common host-specific tree concerns, and tree species identification.

Main tasks and responsibilities

As part of the Arboricultural team working on various projects you will be expected to:

  • To report back to the Arboricultural foreman/Manager with progression of contracts
  • To be proficient with various harnessed climbing styles, Groundsman duties, Chainsaw whilst in a tree operations, Ariel rescue techniques, up-to-date rigging practices, and proper pruning/removal techniques.
  • Must be willing to understand and adhere to all rules and safety policies.
  • Applicants must be able to carry out duties with the utmost respect to personal property, company property, and environmental policies.
  • Beginning each day with team meetings to outline the responsibilities and requirements of the day for each team member.
  • Being prepared for the daily activities and any surprises that may arise from being in a constantly changing workplace.

Skills and Experience Requirements

  • Have a full UK driving license.
  • Category B&E license (tow trailers up to 3500kg) (Preferred).
  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross Cutting
  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2, Tree Climbing and Rescue
  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 3, Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques
  • Woodchipper Operations Ticket (Lantra/NPTC)
  • Valid CSCS and ROLO Card

Ashlea Ltd are an equal opportunities employer

Benefits:

  • Competitive Remuneration + package to the right candidate.
  • Free parking

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

 

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Glasgow Depot

Ashlea Limited are a leading commercial landscaping contractor, specialising in all aspects of soft landscaping, arboriculture works and grounds maintenance.

We are currently recruiting for :

Grounds Maintenance – working in the Glasgow Area.

Main duties will be programmed grounds maintenance activities but will also be required to carry out planting and other landscaping duties when necessary with clients.

All applicants must be reliable and hardworking, and have experience in soft landscaping and grounds maintenance works.

Applicant Requirements:

Driving license is essential

PA1 & PA6 qualifications are essential

Must have a valid CSCS/LISS Card

Previous experience in a Landscape Maintenance would be advantageous.

Trailer License would be advantageous.

Ideally qualified to NVQ 2 in Horticulture or equivalent but not essential.

Company Benefits

Good rates of pay

Holidays

Company Pension

PPE and Uniform is Supplied

Continuous Overtime available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk

 


 

Arboricultural Foreman and an Arboricultural Operative – Wakefield Depot.

This role requires individuals who are suitably qualified and knowledgeable of all aspects of tree maintenance works. Previous supervisory experience and experience of working in an arboricultural environment is essential.

We require experienced tree surgeons / arborists who take pride in their work.

General duties:

To lead a team or work within a team (dependent on role) in all aspects of arboricultural tasks including pruning, felling and planting.

Perform crown lifting and shaping, this includes substantially lifting the crown of the tree to aid the passing of vehicles and pedestrians beneath the tree.

Perform crown reduction to any tree, this includes the removal of substantially large branches from the crown of the tree.

Undertake stump and timber chipping operations using appropriate equipment.

Perform tree felling operations, this includes taking trees down by sections where appropriate or straight felling if the site allows using the correct arboricultural practices.

Perform removal of epicormic growth from trunk and base of tree.

To carry out site clearance work to ensure it is left in a safe and acceptable condition after arboricultural work has taken place.

Suitable candidates must have the following requirements:

· Chainsaw Tickets (CS30;CS31;CS32 – now QCF Award)

· Woodchipper Operations Ticket (Lantra/NPTC)

Any of the following qualifications would be an advantage but not essential:

· Chainsaw Tickets (CS38; CS39 – now QCF Award)

· Experience / qualifications in the use of a brushcutter

· Experience / qualifications in the use of a ride on mower

· Pesticide Application (PA1 & PA6)

· First Aid Certificate

· Category B&E license (tow trailers up to 3500kg).

· Valid CSCS and ROLO Card

· Full driver’s license

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

To apply please send CV to holly.little@ashlea-landscaping.co.uk