We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.
As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team until the end of December . This is an exciting opportunity where you will carry out grounds maintenance and repair work, driving community improvements.
Requirements
_Key responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative: _
- Carry out grass cutting and edging-off work using a combination of strimmers, small and large pedestrian mowers, and ride-on mowers.
- Cut back and prune hedges, shrubs, bushes, and low trees using hedge trimmers, loppers, pole-saws, or chain saws.
- Carry out seeding and turfing of grassed areas, planting or re-planting of shrub and flower beds, and other horticultural tasks.
- Inspect, clear, tidy, mow, strim, and make safe play areas and play equipment, including carrying out minor repairs.
- Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, and providing excellent customer service.
_Requirements for the position: _
- Full UK driving license.
- Experience working in a grounds maintenance environment.
- Customer-oriented with a flexible approach to working hours.
- Experience operating a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and site safety.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills for record-keeping purposes.
Benefits
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the _Grounds Maintenance Operative: _
- Salary of £23,088 per annum
- 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays (pro-rata)
- A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
You will have a seasonal shift pattern with the following schedule:
- From March until the end of November, you will work from Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 am and finishing at 4:30 pm.
- During the winter hours (from November to March), you will work from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
- Attractive pension scheme
- A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
- We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
- To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link
THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
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