Groundskeeper

**West Midlands**:
**Job Ref**

**532**

**Location**

**West Midlands**

**Salary**

**£23,000 per annum**
- Groundskeeper
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- The Company
- We are Virtu Property. We provide soft services to residential property management companies and we pride ourselves on a reputation for service excellence. Our team are highly skilled to provide cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and specialist maintenance services.
- We’re growing. Within the last 12 months, we have expanded our offering to integrate a bespoke residential freehold housing management service and we are always seeking out new and innovative ways to compete in the market and deliver fantastic results for our customers.
- We are now looking for a Groundskeeper to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
- So, who are we looking for?
- An experienced groundskeeper with a track record of working in a similar caretaking role and PA1 and PA6 certificates of competence in the use and handling of herbicides.
- A friendly face As one of the regular attendees to our sites, you will become one of the faces of Virtu Property, so the ability to communicate politely with customers, team members and contractors fluently in English is essential.
- As this role requires travel to and from our sites, you will need a full, valid driving licence. You will have the use of company van and fuel card.
- And what will you be doing?
- As a Groundskeeper, you will visit our properties and sites across Birmingham to ensure they remain well kept and looking their very best.
- Completing a range of maintenance tasks throughout the year, you will follow a daily schedule of tasks, completing each one within the timeframe and to the highest possible standard.
- Additionally, you will:
- Carry out regular assessments of any issues that may have arisen
- Report issues where necessary
- Make sure our properties are presented to a high standard
- Ensure the grounds and buildings remain tidy
- Undertake landscaping and litter picking activities

What’s in it for you?
- As part of a wider group, we are proud to offer all of the below rewards & benefits. You’ll also enjoy access to Centrick Academy, our learning platform, as well as having the opportunity to undertake industry qualifications and further your professional development.- Salary of £23,000 per annum
- £50 monthly performance bonus
- Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform provided
- 25 days holiday rising with service (to 28 days), plus 8 bank holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Benefit
- Long Service Awards
- 1 paid CSR Day per year

This is a fantastic opportunity for a groundskeeping professional with PA1 and PA6 certificates to join our award-winning organisation.
- With a great range of benefits that includes wellbeing perks, regular bonuses and excellent opportunities for professional development, you’ll be equipped with everything you need to make this role your own.Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Grounds Maintenance Officer, Grounds Maintenance Co-ordinator, Grounds Operative, Grounds Person, Horticultural Technician, Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist.
- Virtu Property Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.**Function**

**Cleaning and Maintenance**

**Status**

**Full Time**

**Type**

**Permanent