Grounds Maintenance Operative

1 month ago


Bradford, United Kingdom Incommunities Full time

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join us on a permanent basis, you will ensure all spaces are maintained to a high standard and carrying out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works.

**About us**

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver a grounds maintenance service based on customer involvement, satisfaction and sustainability
- Work as part of a team to maintain all Incommunities spaces to a high standard of appearance and safety
- Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works

**You will be a star performer if you**:

- You have basic grounds maintenance knowledge or the willingness to learn
- You have previously used tools such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and back pack blowers
- You are an excellent team player with good communication skills
- You are self motivated, respectful, trustworthy and punctual

**Requirements**:

- Practical experience in a horticultural or arboriculture role and/or a qualification in this area
- A full driving license is essential
- The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete relevant paperwork
- At least 2 suitable references
- The willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and on all ground terrain types
- A general awareness of Health and Safety including safe site working practice
- A good work ethic and customer service skills to interact with our customers who may on occasion approach the grounds team with queries

**Benefits**
- Salary of £25,374 per year
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.9%
- Excellent holiday allowance that increases with service
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
- We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed’ to being Menopause Friendly. The _Menopause Friendly Accreditation _recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously._



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