Flexible Part-Time Property Maintenance & Grounds Assistant

Squared; Luton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health cashplan

Pension (Squared contribute 1.33% of员工

Life Assurance

Benefits portal with discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Squared Housing Association in Luton is seeking a Gardening and Maintenance Assistant for a 30-hour per week, part-time role within the Property Services team. The job supports trades, grounds maintenance, and clearance across housing properties.

The position offers hands-on experience across multiple trades and practical skill development in a housing association setting. The role offers a salary of £16,926 to £19,827 per annum, with benefits including a health cashplan, pension, life

Qualifications

• Previous labouring, maintenance, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills and trades.
• Good work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out physical work safely.
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety.
• Interest in developing a career within property maintenance

Responsibilities

• Assist multi-skilled tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and improvement works.
• Support the delivery and collection of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Prepare work areas and ensure sites are safe, clean, and organised.
• Load and unload vehicles, materials, and equipment.
• Assist gardeners with grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, and general grounds maintenance.
• Help maintain communal outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Support seasonal works such as leaf clearance and gritting during winter months.
• Assist clearance in empty homes within flats, hostels, HMOs, and other Housing Association properties.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Report hazards, accidents, defects, and unsafe working practices immediately.
• Represent the Housing Association professionally when interacting with tenants, residents, contractors, and members of the public.
• Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times.

Skills

Labouring experience

Maintenance experience

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

Squared Housing Association in Luton is seeking a Gardening and Maintenance Assistant for a 30-hour per week, part-time role within the Property Services team. The job supports trades, grounds maintenance, and clearance across housing properties.

The position offers hands-on experience across multiple trades and practical skill development in a housing association setting. The role offers a salary of £16,926 to £19,827 per annum, with benefits including a health cashplan, pension, life