General Operative

SAP Landscapes is one of Ireland’s largest and most established landscape and maintenance companies, boasting 50 years of experience in creating and sustaining better spaces. You are joining us at an exciting time of growth, for both our employees and our business. You will have the opportunity to work with high-profile projects and develop your skillset, as well as pay a key role in your very own career path with company support.

This role will involve the use of machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) on a daily basis.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic General Operator to join our team in Kilkenny. Immediate start.

Position: General Operative

Reporting to: Contracts Manager

Location: Kilkenny

This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs.

• Lawn care – mowing, strimming and edging.
• Shrub and hedge pruning and maintenance.
• Tree maintenance.
• Weed control and herbicide application.
• Litter and debris collection.
• Seeding and turfing of lawns.
• Paving/light civil works.
• Topsoiling.
• Tree and shrub planting.
• Ad hoc duties.

• Adhering to the companies’ policies and procedures in relation to all aspects of Health & Safety.
• Adhering to client site rules & regulations in general and in particular in relation to Health & Safety.
• Follow instruction provided by management and your site Team Leader.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the quality of work is delivered to an excellent standard and that the work completed is carried out in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure work is of a high standard that is expected in SAP Landscapes.

SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.

• €15.00 per hour (DOE)
• Annual Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• General Hours; 06:30am – 16.15 (weekdays)
• Working day may vary due to season. Summer = 9 hours per day. Winter = 7 hours per day
• PPE Provided
• Overtime (at attractive rates)
• Excellent Progression Opportunities
• Pension (T&C’s)
• Company funded training courses (T&C’s)
• Bike to Work Scheme (T&C’s)
• Company Events
• Free on-site Parking

• Valid Safe Pass – An Advantage
• Provisional / Full Driving Licence – Preferred
• B+E Licence / Tractor Experience is an advantage
• Previous experience / knowledge in similar industry desirable.

At SAP Landscapes, we believe that our most important asset is our people and we like to promote from within company. As a General Operative you have the potential to become a 2nd in crew and subsequently a Team Lead through consistent training & development.