Liberty has an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team, based in Salford. You will be working on a part-time basis working 15 hours per week over 3 days and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £9,360 per annum (full time equivalent of £24,960), Plus Excellent Benefits!
We are an experienced property maintenance service firm that is committed to putting customers and clients at the heart of everything we do. Liberty offers professional electrical installations and property building and maintenance services, with a strong commitment to value for money services that make a positive difference to people and the communities in which we work.
We are looking for a 'can do, will do' enthusiastic Grounds Maintenance Operative to work within our Grounds Maintenance Team.
Responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative role are:
Undertake grounds maintenance work, including grass and hedge cutting, border maintenance, clearing leaves, spraying, litter picking, and using hand tools and powered horticultural machinery to areas and properties as per the customers specifications, relevant to the area
Leave grounds clean and safe upon completion of jobs
Operate machinery safely relevant to the role and undertake development training on new machinery
In return, what we'll expect from you:
Previous grounds maintenance experience.
To be physically fit to undertake the role and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Preferably hold a full valid UK Driving License
Capable of working safely using a range of equipment and hand tools (e.g. strimmer's, backpack blowers, push mowers etc.)
Strong commitment to high quality customer service and commitment to social housing.
We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:
- Pension scheme
- 23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro rated)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher
YuLife, includes:
- Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value
- Smart Health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs)
- Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis
- Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist
- Online Health Check
- Nutrition consultations
- Online fitness program
- YuMatter+ Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions with a counsellor
- Free will writing
- Reward scheme for healthy behaviors to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/rewards.
- Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts
Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approx £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:
- Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans
- Discounted gym membership
- Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail
In addition to the above, at Liberty we look to invest in the up-skilling and development of our employees, ensuring competency and compliance to industry standards , in turn we will look to offer additional training where appropriate to give you the skills you need to deliver the service required.
Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.
As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.
Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.
If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Grounds Maintenance Operative, click "apply" below – we want to hear from you!
Closing date: 27th June 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on number of applications.