Grounds Maintenance Operative

2 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Great Places Housing Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at Great Places Housing Group. As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining the communal environments, including grounds around homes, open spaces, and landscaped areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake grounds maintenance activities to the requirements of Great Places Grounds Maintenance Specification, including grass cutting, edging, hedge trimming, planting, spraying, and clearance of leaves and litter.
  • Operate a range of hand tools and equipment, including power tools, and vehicles, and perform daily defect checks, completing basic maintenance tasks and reporting damage and maintenance issues.
  • Report any graffiti, vandalism, repairs, and defects in the external communal areas.
  • Seasonally assist with snow and ice clearance, gritting activities, and other health and safety maintenance required on Great Places schemes.
  • Adhere to all relevant quality standards and health and safety/COSHH requirements.
  • Undertake daily checks of vehicles and equipment and ensure equipment is kept in a clean condition and stored correctly.
  • Work safely with herbicides/pesticides in accordance with regulations and report invasive weeds.
  • Report any safeguarding concerns in line with organisation guidelines.
  • Support the Working Supervisor and contribute to team briefings and meetings.

Requirements

  • A commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities in the communities we serve.
  • A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.
  • Respecting professional boundaries and conducting yourself in a professional manner at all times.
  • A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity.
  • An ability to work in uncertainty.
  • To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diversity.

What We Offer

  • Pension: DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
  • WPA: Healthcare auto-enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase and add on family.
  • The Market Place: High street, restaurant, and supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans, and much more.
  • Annual Leave: Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays.
  • Savings Club: You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in November's salary).
  • Reward & Recognition: Rewards for 5-star Trustpilot reviews | You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going 'above & beyond' | Compliance-based training bonuses paid annually.
  • Help with transport: We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates.

For the purposes of our van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21, and complete an online driver monitoring assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, you would be required to complete an online driver monitoring assessment and additional in-vehicle assessment prior to starting your role, funded by Great Places.

Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.

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