Construction Jobs in Kent

Oakleigh Manor is a progressive award winning group of companies, providing bespoke Landscape and Construction Services throughout Kent, London, Essex, Sussex & Surrey.

The company is seeking dedicated and professional members of the team to develop it’s existing project construction department. Your experience and skill set will determine the optimum position for you, each position is detailed below on this page, but with every position Oakleigh Manor is providing long term career opportunities backed up with a comprehensive training program to enhance your skill set and progression within the company.

Sucessful candidates will gain full time remuneration package, either salary or hourly paid subject to position, alongside with a company pension scheme and other rewarding performance based benefits.

A full driving licence and your own form of transport is preferable due to our rural location in Faversham, Kent.


Skilled Hard Landscaper

A minimum of 3 years experience required and skill sets that encompass either Groundwork, Drainage, Flag laying, Block paving, Kerb laying or Bricklaying.

Experience within site Health & Safety procedures would be beneficial, together with a competent ability to operate construction Plant and Machinery although full training and guidance will be provided.

Successful candidates will have experience of working within a team, reading architects plans & drawings, and the ability to delegate to junior members of your team.

Our projects and sites normally are within Kent, Essex, London, Surrey & Sussex. Our standard site times are 8am to 430pm, Monday to Friday, travelling times to/from site vary with site location.

Remuneration Package

Hourly Rate: £12.25 – 15.50 per hour (subject to skill/experience)

Annual Leave: 27 Days per year (Including bank holidays)

Travel Allowance: Yes

Performance Allowance: Yes

Training Program: Yes

Pension Scheme: Yes

Company vehicle: Optional

Employment Type: Full Time

Status: 3 positions still open


Landscape Operative (Hard & Softscape)

A minimum of 1 year’s experience required and skill sets that encompass any of hard or soft landscape skills, including (Hardscape) Groundwork, Drainage, Flag laying, Block paving, Kerb laying, Bricklaying or (Softscape) Soil conditioning & Preparation, Planting, Turfing or Seeding.

Experience within site Health & Safety procedures would be beneficial but not essential, together with a competent ability to operate landscape Plant and Machinery although full training and guidance will be provided.

Successful candidates will have experience of working within a team under close supervision from more senior colleagues or your line manager.

Full training programs are available and can be tailored to suit your natural direction.

Our projects and sites normally are within Kent, Essex, London, Surrey & Sussex. Our standard site times are 8am to 430pm, Monday to Friday, travelling times to/from site vary with site location.

Remuneration Package

Hourly Rate: £7.50 – 11.75 per hour (subject to skill/experience)

Annual Leave: 27 Days per year (Including bank holidays)

Travel Allowance: Yes

Performance Allowance: Yes

Training Program: Yes

Pension Scheme: Yes

Company vehicle: Optional

Employment Type: Full Time

Status: 2 positions still open


Landscape Apprenticeships (Hard & Softscape)

The successful candidates will be placed within a full in-house & NVQ training program for 3-5 years to develop a skill set within any of hard or soft landscape skills relevant to todays industry requirement, including (Hardscape) Groundwork, Drainage, Flag laying, Block paving, Kerb laying, Bricklaying or (Softscape) Soil conditioning & Preparation, Planting, Turfing or Seeding.

A initial skill set is not essential, the company is looking to reward reliable and hardworking individuals who enjoy working within a friendly and professional team of skilled craftsmen & women.

Remuneration Package

Hourly Rate: £3.40 – 7.50 per hour (subject to age)

Annual Leave: 27 Days per year (Including bank holidays)

Travel Allowance: Yes

Performance Allowance: Yes

Training Program: Yes

Pension Scheme: Yes

Company vehicle: Optional

Employment Type: Full Time

Status: 2 positions still open