Grounds Maintenance Operative

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited; Shalden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wrekin Housing Group Limited is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to carry out high quality grounds maintenance and landscaping across the Group’s properties in Stafford. The role requires operating a range of machinery and hand tools safely, grass cutting, pruning, weeding, and keeping areas well maintained.

This full-time permanent position offers 36 hours per week with seasonal adjustments, a salary of £25,726.13 per annum, and pension and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Relevant horticultural knowledge and practical experience.
• Ability to drive a 35cwt pickup vehicle.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong people skills when dealing with tenants.
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS Check.
• Experience and qualification to tow trailers.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality grounds maintenance and landscaping across the Group’s properties.
• Use machinery, equipment and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Grass cutting, pruning shrubs, weeding and general upkeep.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a high standard of work.

Skills

Drive 35cwt pickup

Horticultural knowledge

Teamwork

People skills

Empathy and social values

Basic DBS check

Tow trailers

Job description

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Job Title:Grounds Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent

Hours of work:36 hours per week (Seasonally Adjusted Hours – 40 Hours per week over 5 days April – September & 32 Hours per week over 4 days October – March)

Salary: £25,726.13 per annum

Location: Stafford

The Role

We are looking for an individual who can undertake high quality grounds maintenance and landscaping duties across the Group’s portfolio of properties.

You will be expected to:

• Use a variety of machinery, equipment and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Perform tasks such as:
  • Grass cutting
  • Pruning shrubs and plants
  • Weeding
  • General garden and grounds upkeep
• Work to a high standard of quality and professionalism.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures.

What You will Need

You will need to demonstrate:

• Ability and confidence to drive a 35cwt pick-up vehicle.
• Relevant horticultural knowledge and practical experience.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong people skills, including a tactful and professional approach when dealing with tenants.
• The ability to show empathy and understanding of the organisation's social purpose and values.
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS Check.
• Experience and qualification to tow trailers.

Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we can offer you

We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 3 1 days) and bank holidays. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme . Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.

About Us

We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.

The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:

• Own it – make it happen
• Improve it - move things forward.
• Live it – show understanding and compassion

We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.

Our Inclusive Culture

The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees.We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation.All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.

Closing Date: 24th August

Interview Date: 7th September

• We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
• If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• *Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.