Grounds Maintenance Operative

4 weeks ago

Halifax, United Kingdom Together Housing Full time

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Environmental Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out grounds maintenance and repair work aimed at enhancing community spaces and delivering exceptional service to our residents.

Please note this a 12 Month FTC.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

  • Perform grass cutting, edging, and other landscaping tasks using a variety of machinery, including strimmers, pedestrian mowers, and ride-on mowers.
  • Prune and maintain hedges, shrubs, and trees using appropriate tools such as hedge trimmers and chainsaws.
  • Engage in planting, seeding, and maintaining flower beds and landscaped areas.
  • Conduct inspections of public spaces and perform minor repairs and safety checks on playgrounds and outdoor equipment.
  • Act as a point of contact for residents, addressing inquiries and promoting excellent customer service.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly when operating machinery and handling chemicals.

We are seeking candidates who have:

  • A full UK driving license.
  • Previous experience in grounds maintenance or similar roles.
  • A passion for customer service with a proactive and flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to use grounds maintenance machinery safely and effectively.
  • Knowledge of health and safety practices related to grounds maintenance.
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills for record-keeping and reporting.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Grounds Maintenance Operative:

  • Salary of £23,088 per annum
  • 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
  • You will be working 37 hours per week. Mon to Thurs 07:30am to15:30pm, Fri 15:00pm finish
  • A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
  • Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
  • We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
  • To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

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