_{30th March, 2026}

Landscape Labourer - Gillingham, Kent (Covering South East)
£31,000 per annum
Permanent Role | Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping
  
Full Job Description
Hill McGlynn is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established grounds maintenance and landscaping company based in Gillingham, Kent. With a strong reputation for creating and maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces, our client is looking to appoint a hardworking and reliable Landscape Labourer to join their growing team.
The company specialises in maintaining and enhancing outdoor environments that improve well-being and support biodiversity, working across residential developments, commercial sites, and locations such as army barracks throughout Kent, Essex, and the wider South East.

The Role:
As a Landscape Labourer, you will support a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping projects, working as part of a professional team to deliver high standards across various sites. This is a hands-on role that will involve outdoor work in all weather conditions, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills, including the use of specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general grounds maintenance duties across multiple sites
• Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, and vegetation control
• Assisting with planting, turfing, and soft landscaping works
• Loading and unloading tools, materials, and equipment
• Using machinery such as strimmers, mowers, and hedge cutters (training provided if required)
• Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy work areas
• Travelling to various sites across Kent, Essex, and the South East
• Supporting team members to complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Previous experience as a Landscape Labourer or in a similar outdoor role (preferred)
• Experience using landscaping equipment or relevant machine tickets (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (clean licence required)
• Comfortable with flexible start times depending on job requirements
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual outdoor work
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
• Willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check

What's on Offer:

• £31,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working schedule (no later than 5:00pm finish) Expect 9-10 hour working day with travel
• Flexible start times depending on location of job with earlier finishes where applicable
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to learn new skills and operate machinery
• Company benefits (to be discussed at interview)

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