Grounds Maintenance Operatives x2

Grounds Maintenance teamWere responsible for the cyclical upkeep of the communal areas to our customers. This covers a large geographical area and our customers includes market rent shared ownership and independent living communities on many estates or the whole estate. We also provide a reactionary service where we have to deal with hazards which can be anything from dumped items to clearing snow on our independent living blocks.Were also responsible for the management of the trees and like to retain as many as possible or replant if any are removed. We believe that the trees play a big part in our communities by providing shade in the summer and promote a healthy wellbeing as well as offsetting our carbon footprint.Your new roleWere looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our busy team. Youll be based in Slough covering Windsor Ascot Bracknell and surrounding areas.Were looking for a proactive great team player and someone with a good eye for detail whos looking for a new challenge.Working within a team youll be responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas grass shrubs and may also be required to undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated and well-driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team. Were always looking to improve ourselves and empower the lives of residents and communities they live in.If this is the opportunity youve been looking for wed love to hear from youWhat youll need: Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable but not essential) NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable but not essential) A full drivers licence (with towing licence desirable)Well provide you with your uniform a van fitted with a van vault racking and inverter a fuel card company tablet & mobile as well as the PPEyou need to let you crack on with what you do best.We hold monthly talks where all Trades can attend to highlight whats going on within Abri and provide information on processes. If you want the opportunity to be part of a committed team who take as much pride in their work as you do and love putting a smile back on customers faces get in touch with us todayWell review and interview suitable candidates as they apply. If we receive enough applications well close the advert early so be sure to apply today so you dont miss outWho we areAbri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58000 homes and various community assets serving around 113000 customers across the South of England.We believe everyone has the right toa good qualitysafewarmand sustainable home in a community where theycanbelonggrowand does that look like in real termsWereinvesting 689mover the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient. Weredelivering 10000 homes by 2030 ensuring affordable housing isbuiltwhereitsneeded most Wereinvesting in our communities to address local issues and create opportunities for everyoneAs we growwerere-establishing our strong local presence toprovideareally goodservice. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery withouroperating areas split into three each with their local governance our colleagues aremore visibleaccountableand better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.More information about Abri and our strategicobjectivescan be found at.What you can expectBenefit 4Benefit 5Benefit 6 What you can expect28 days holiday the opportunity to buy and sell holidayGenerous pension scheme with contributions up to 10%Money off tons of high street and online retailersLife assurance of 5x your annual salaryGenerous parental and family leaveHealth and wellbeing packagesElectric car schemePersonal development opportunitiesColleague recognition schemeFlexible workingFree eye testsCycle to Work scheme About youWeve all got different backgrounds strengths and experiences. But we share the same values. Its these shared values that bring us together as one team.Our colleagues embrace these every day. Be the difference to our customers and colleagues always curious and look for better solutions achieve together by working in partnership with others own it openly through working with others in an open and honest way and finally embrace possibility and see changes and challenges as welcomed opportunities.We also expect our colleagues to share Abris commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults.If you share our values and want to make a real difference in the world youre on to a winner and wed love to hear from you Be yourselfWere committed to promoting an inclusive culture. We welcome and respect the individual differences life experiences and knowledge that all our colleagues bring into the workplace and we value their contribution to our amazing company. Everyone is different everyone is unique.Flexible workingWe recognise the benefits flexible working can bring and we aim to support colleagues who need to work flexibly wherever we can provided the needs of both Abri and the colleague can be met. Please feel free to let us know about any flexibility you might need when applying for this role. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise to consider it fully. To our agency friendsWe already have a number of carefully selected agency partners who know our business well and who support our in-house recruitment team during exceptionally busy periods. Were not looking to add to our preferred supplier list right now but if youd like to be considered at a future date please dont hesitate to register on our procurement portal.Documents Key Skills Crisis Management,Groundskeeping,Lawn Care,Management Experience,Facilities Management,Landscape Maintenance,Horticulture,Irrigation,Maintenance,Operations Management,Gardening,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1