Working at YGS
A practical team culture built on standards, trust and long-term careers
At YGS Landscapes, working life is built around reliability, practical standards and pride in doing the job properly.
Across commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, arboriculture and fencing, our teams work in a wide range of live environments where consistency, safety and professionalism matter every day.
As a long-established business working across Devon and Cornwall, we value people who take responsibility, work well as part of a team and understand the importance of delivering high standards for clients and communities alike.
A business built on long-term commitment
Many members of the YGS team have worked within the business for many years, with several progressing from early practical roles into supervisory and management positions over time.
That continuity matters. It strengthens site delivery, supports client relationships and helps maintain the practical knowledge that sits at the heart of our work.
Several of our current leadership and supervisory team began their careers within YGS and developed their roles through experience, training and long-term progression.
What working at YGS involves
Our work covers a broad range of 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 environments
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Environmental improvement schemes
This means no two weeks are exactly the same, but the expectations remain consistent: safe working, dependable standards and professional delivery.
Training and support
All roles at YGS are supported through structured training appropriate to the work being carried out.
This includes:
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Health & safety training
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Machinery and equipment competence
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Site-specific procedures
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Supervisor and leadership development
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Practical horticultural knowledge
Training is monitored through our central training systems to ensure competence remains current and development continues over time.
A practical team environment
We value people who are:
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Reliable
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Practical
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Willing to learn
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Supportive of colleagues
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Proud of their work
YGS is built around directly employed teams who understand the importance of working safely, communicating clearly and maintaining standards across every project.
Long-term careers, not short-term labour
We believe strong businesses are built through long-term investment in people.
That means creating clear pathways for responsibility, recognising potential and supporting progression where people want to grow within the business.
Several team members who joined in early roles continue to play important parts in the business today.
Apprenticeships and early career opportunities
Alongside established roles, YGS also supports apprenticeships and structured entry routes into landscaping and grounds maintenance.
For more on this, see our Apprenticeships & Opportunities page.
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
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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