Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago

Banbury, United Kingdom Bromford Full time
The vacancy

Join Our Dedicated Team and Make a Difference

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location(s): Banbury and surrounding areas

Are you a skilled landscaper or grounds maintenance professional looking to make a difference? At Bromford, we're seeking individuals with experience in maintaining communal green spaces and clearing homes and gardens.

Why Join Us?

If you're looking to be part of an organization recognized as a Great Place to Work, where you can put your landscaping and grounds maintenance skills to good use, then look no further. At Bromford, you'll help us create and maintain safe, vibrant communities that people are proud to call home.

At Bromford, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and want to grow your career with us, we want to hear from you

Benefits Package:

Access to a stocked van (shared use) and a fuel card.

27 paid holidays per year, plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

A choice of two pension schemes, with employer contribution rates of up to 10% of salary

£500 personal allowance to spend on your choice of benefits such as private medical cover, critical health insurance, dental treatment and gym membership

A wellbeing app that gives you access to free virtual GPs, 24/7 mental health support and rewards for healthy habits

Retail discount schemes to help you save on spendingsuch as food shops, clothing and technology

.....And something we're really proud about - a £30 monthly drinks card that you can use to buy hot or cold drinks while you're working

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality service to residents. This physically demanding role requires you to work outdoors year-round, in all weather conditions, while maintaining accurate records and sharing best practices to continuously improve our service. You will also need:
  • Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping.
  • Ideally hold NPTC or Lantra qualifications in brush cutter, pedestrian mower, ride-on mower, hedge cutter, and PA1 and PA6 for pesticide spraying (training available)
  • A strong understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements
  • To be comfortable with basic IT and mobile devices (training provided)
  • To be punctual, with excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude
  • Hold a full, clean driving license (van sharing in most cases)
  • Build relationships based on trust and respect and serve as a great ambassador for Bromford.

Please take a moment to review the role requirements and specifications attached at the bottom of this advert before submitting your application.

This is a mobile role covering Banbury surrounding areas, so you'll be traveling extensively. Be sure you live close enough to easily cover these areas.

Due to the nature of the role, a Basic DBS check will be required to ensure a secure environment. Ready to embark on this versatile journey? Apply now

Swift action required The closing date for applications is just around the corner on 27th December 2024. If you have any queries or need assistance, feel free to reach out to Natalie, our Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk.

Seize this opportunity now In the event of a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Don't miss your chance to join us on this exciting journey Apply promptly.

About us

We are a housing association- one that owns and provides over 47,000 homes for people who can't access market housing; has individual relationships with more than 112,000 customers; has a strong balance sheet and plans to build 11,000 homes by 2032. All of this is only possible because of our 1,900 dedicated colleagues.

We take a simple view that nothing is more important to any individual or a family than their home. It's a matter of social justice that everyone should have a home that is safe, secure, and affordable. We exist to provide such homes. With the right home, people can achieve great things, not only for themselves but for wider society too.

We provide quality, affordable homes. But we care about the people who live in them too. We want each of them to be able to achieve their goals. This will be different for each customer. Put simply, we want people to thrive.

Diversity Statement
We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.

We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Great Place To Work Certified
Bromford have been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 22 - Nov 23). The 2023 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 89% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford.

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