Grounds & Landscaping Technician (Day Shift)

Housing Group; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match up to 8%

Healthcare cash plan (Medicash)

Buy up to 1 extra week of holiday

Annual volunteering day

Discount scheme

Job summary

Your Housing Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Preston to deliver grounds maintenance, landscaping and environmental services across the northwest. You will join a small, supportive team and work to high standards of quality, safety and customer care.

Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, 40 hours, based in Preston. You will carry out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and various landscaping tasks, using powered tools.

Qualifications

• Carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning and weed control as part of landscaping tasks.
• Strong teamwork and communication to support the maintenance team.
• Must be able to use and maintain range of landscaping tools and equipment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and landscaping tasks.
• Be a strong team player with good communication.
• Be trained to use and maintain powered landscaping tools.
• Demonstrate initiative in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Grass cutting

Shrub pruning

Weed control

Team player

Communication skills

Initiative

Tools

Powered landscaping tools

Job description

Your Housing Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative based in Preston to deliver grounds maintenance, landscaping and environmental services across the northwest. You will join a small, supportive team and work to high standards of quality, safety and customer care.

Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, 40 hours, based in Preston. You will carry out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and various landscaping tasks, using powered tools.