Landscape Technician Charge Hand

5 days ago


Chislehurst, United Kingdom Sanctuary Full time
Sanctuaryprovide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Landscape Technician Charge Hand

Bromley, covering South and Central London and surrounding areas

£28,268 to £29,756 per year

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm

We are looking for a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our team based in South East London and surrounding areas. You will work alongside 2 other Landscape Technicians visiting a variety of properties, providing ground maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and weed control in communal areas. A van will be provided for business use and it will be your responsibility to ensure it is kept in good condition.

The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include:
  • Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
  • Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer's guidance
  • Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
  • Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
  • Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:
  • A pesticide application certificate PA1 - PA6 or equivalent
  • NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
  • Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
  • This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
  • 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Advice Service including counselling
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Voluntary health plans
  • Employee discounts
  • Wellbeing support and tools
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
  • Role Salary is £27,487 with an additional policy allowance of £780 per annum (rising to £28,934 with an additional policy allowance of £821 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 2 January 2025

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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