Grounds Maintenance Worker

We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Shropshire, maintaining the land owned by Connexus and its customers.

We offer annualised hours for our Grounds Maintenance Team which will be worked as follows:

During summer months (March to October) you will work 42.5 hours per week over five days from 7.30am-4.30pm

During winter months (November to February) you will work 26 hours per week over four days 7.30am-2.30pm

You will receive a consistent salary throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Holds a current valid driving licence
• Has experience in carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, litter picking & weed control
• Has the ability to demonstrate both knowledge and experience of both the use and maintenance of mechanically driven equipment
• Has experience of using a ride on mower
• Has horticultural knowledge
• Is reliable, self-motivated and has a flexible attitude
• Has excellent customer service attributes and behaviours, enhancing the customer’s experience

If you are able to demonstrate this, then we’d love to hear from you

Shortlisting Date:        07 May 2024

Interview Date:    14 May 2024

About Connexus
 

Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. 

Many of our trade roles involve working directly in the community and in the homes of our customers, delivering essential repairs and maintenance work. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced tradesperson, Connexus could be the right fit for you. We offer a great employment deal with excellent benefits, equipment, training and opportunities to progress. 

Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.