Current Opportunities
Career opportunities across landscaping, grounds maintenance and arboriculture
YGS Landscapes regularly welcomes interest from people looking to build long-term careers within landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture and associated site services across Devon and Cornwall.
As project workloads develop across housing, commercial and public-sector environments, opportunities can arise across a range of operational and support roles.
While vacancies vary throughout the year, we are always interested in hearing from reliable people who take pride in practical work and want to contribute within a well-established team.
The type of roles we regularly recruit for
Opportunities may arise in areas such as:
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Commercial landscaping operatives
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Grounds maintenance teams
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Currently Hiring For: Fencing installation teams
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Arboriculture support roles
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Apprenticeship positions
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Supervisory roles
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Seasonal operational support
Current Vacancies
Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Fencing Operative to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with commercial and/or domestic fencing experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently as part of a team.
Fencing Operatives
What We’re Looking For:
- A skilled and reliable individual with practical fencing experience
- Experience working within commercial landscaping environments, including housing developments
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- CSCS card (essential)
- Good communication skills
- Reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented
- Ability to follow site drawings and instructions
- A positive team player who works well with others on site
- Willingness to support and learn alongside apprentices and colleagues
Why Join YGS Landscapes?
- Join a well-established and respected company with over 50 years of industry experience
- Work on a variety of high-quality commercial and domestic projects across the Southwest
- Competitive rates of pay, with overtime opportunities and a discretionary performance-related bonus
- Ongoing investment in training and development to support your long-term career progression
- Clear opportunities to progress within a successful and expanding business
- Be part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued
- All tools, vehicles, machinery, uniform, and PPE provided
- Company pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a strong and growing project pipeline
- Employee Assistance Program provided by Bupa.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm, with overtime available.
YGS Landscapes is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you feel you are ready for a new challenge with an established business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply online or send your CV to: info@ygslandscapes.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
What we look for
We value people who are:
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Reliable and punctual
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Practical and willing to learn
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Able to work safely as part of a team
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Respectful of colleagues, clients and site environments
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Committed to maintaining standards
Experience is valuable, but attitude, reliability and willingness to develop are equally important.
Working across Devon & Cornwall
Our projects take place across a wide range of live environments, including:
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Housing developments
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Commercial estates
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Public open spaces
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Local authority sites
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Environmental improvement projects
This means roles can involve varied working conditions, changing locations and practical teamwork across different project types.
Training and progression
Where roles are offered, training and development form an important part of how we support people within the business.
Many current team members have progressed through practical roles into positions with greater responsibility over time.
To understand more about how YGS supports development:
Apprenticeships and early career opportunities
Alongside experienced roles, we also support apprenticeship pathways and practical entry routes into the landscaping sector.
Explore Apprenticeships & Opportunities
Register your interest
Even where no immediate vacancy is advertised, we welcome expressions of interest from people who feel they could contribute to the business.
Please contact us with:
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Your name
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Contact details
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Relevant experience (if applicable)
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Area of interest
Interested in working with YGS?
We welcome enquiries from people interested in practical long-term careers within landscaping, grounds maintenance and associated services across Devon and Cornwall.
Commercial landscaping & grounds maintenance across Devon & Cornwall
Telephone: 01752 337710
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YGS Landscapes provides commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture and fencing services across Devon and Cornwall.| Established 1973
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YGS Landscapes Ltd, Elfordleigh Nursery, Larch Grove, Plymouth PL7 5EB
Email: info@ygslandscapes.co.uk
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