LANDSCAPE FOREMAN/FOREPERSON/LEADING HAND/SITE SUPERVISOR

Want to work on exciting, fulfilling projects with a supportive team?

Our company values its people and realises the importance of work/ life balance. Get paid well, feel appreciated, and work on meaningful projects with a friendly and welcoming team!

Vehicle provided
iPhone + iPad provided
Monday to Friday roster based on 38 working hours/ week.
RDO system (3 day weekend every month)
Generous base wage + overtime as time in lieu
Staff mentoring program
On-going career progression
Discretionary bonuses
Good mix of work on rewarding projects
Collaborative, friendly team environment
Supported role (overseen by Project Manager and Construction Manager)
Work with an established company - the leader in Educational Landscapes for over 30 Years
About the role:

You will be managing a small team of full-time tradespeople and associated sub-contractors. We primarily engage in Design and Construct projects, so you will be helping us bring a vision to reality.

This is a hands-on role that allows you to build alongside your team, sharing your skills and mentoring. Overseen by our experienced Construction Manager and Project Manager, you will feel supported in your leadership role onsite - responsible for upholding our values and managing construction works.

You will be delivering projects based on detailed plans, project costings and timeframes. You will be responsible for reading plans (including R.L.'s and scale), measuring and ordering materials, quality control (overseeing the finishes of your team and sub-contractors), site safety, efficient time management, site purchasing in accordance with the project costing, and other responsibilities as the leader of the site.

The successful applicant will be confident with their skill and experience and ability to construct a range of Landscape features, including use of timber, concrete, stone, bricks and blocks, installing drainage systems, set out of a project, establishing turf, establishing gardens including soil conditioning, plant selection and planting. You will be ready to listen, communicate and lead a team that looks to you for support and example.

About us:

We are an award-winning practice that specialises in designing and constructing outdoor spaces for Schools, Child Care Centres and Parks.

We love what we do, we have a great team and a solid reputation established through a long list of happy clients - ULP has been an established and trusted brand for more than 30 years.

Our values:

We're proud of who we are, and what we make.

We value Learning, innovation, personal growth and continuous improvement.

We think, teach and create, sustainably.

We take care of ourselves and those around us.

We are good at what we do, but don't take ourselves too seriously.

'N.F.W.' We work together as a team with respect and we lift each other up!

About you:

Our ideal candidate is honest, open and friendly - a good tradesman who loves a laugh and doesn't take themselves too seriously. Willing to learn, teach and lead, you take pride in the achievements of those you mentor. You share the wins, take responsibility for your mistakes and expect the same of others around you. You work hard but you work smart. You understand that a good attitude is the most important tool anyone can have, so you foster this with your team.

You are motivated by a sense of pride in your work, and you expect nothing less from your team. You understand and share our team values.

The requirements

Requirements:

4-5 yrs + industry experience, Cert 3 Landscape trade qualification, Manual Drivers licence.
White card, Working With Children Check (we can help with this). A bonus would be First Aid training and machinery tickets
If you feel you would be a good fit for our team we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send your resume to David@ulp.com.au