Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand

Sanctuary Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Leeds is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand to join the team. This role involves supervising maintenance tasks, using gardening equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have NVQ3 in Horticulture, excellent communication skills, and recent experience with gardening machinery. Attractive benefits package includes generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Employee Networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a gardening role using gardening equipment and machinery.
• Ability to maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Respond positively to complaints and service delivery issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean.
• Use equipment safely as instructed.
• Carry out tasks such as spraying in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to use computerised systems

Experience with gardening machinery

Valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture

Job description

Overview

Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand – Leeds

£26,863 - £28,276 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 4:00pm

We have opportunities for a Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand to join our Grounds Maintenance team which forms part of the larger Estate Services team, based in Leeds. The Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for completing ground maintenance tasks over various sites across the area. Daily tasks will include completion of risk assessments, van checks, upkeep of equipment in line with safe working practice, litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed spraying, removal of fly tipping and bin store clearances. If you have experience in a gardening role, using gardening equipment and machinery then this could be the role for you.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand will include:

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying out all tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,863 (rising to £28,276 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.