Grounds Maintenance Operative

Livin Housing Limited; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community living. This role involves working outdoors, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction for clients. You will be responsible for maintaining grounds, managing litter, and ensuring the beauty of the environment. The company values its employees, offering generous benefits like annual leave and volunteering opportunities. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community and enjoy working as part of a team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Refer a friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or similar roles.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clearing grounds of litter and maintaining cleanliness.
• Cutting grass and bushes, ensuring aesthetic appeal.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Time Management

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

PA1/PA6 Pesticide License

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Annual salary: up to £26,208.00

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Caerphilly

Full-Time Permanent Role

We are offering a salary of up to £26,208.00 pa

Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for a Ground Worker has arisen!

Who are we:

Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the lives of our communities and customers. We take pride in delivering an outstanding service to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe, comfortable and well-maintained. We deliver over 35,000 annual repairs, Void refurbishments and planned upgrades, Celtic Horizons also delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning and facility management.

Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 6500 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Ground Maintenance Operative to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a Grounds Maintenance Team. You will be working as part of a team ensuring our clients receive high levels of service and satisfaction. You will be responsible for carrying out the following:

• Clearing Grounds of all litter

• Cutting of grass and bushes

• If qualified, weed spraying and the use of chain saws etc.

Role Criteria:

• Willing to work in all weather conditions as you will be working outside

• Full UK Driving License

• Previous experience as a Grounds maintenance operative orIdeally previous domestic, social housing experience - preferred but not essential

• PA1/PA6 Pesticide licence – preferred but not essential

As well as the above, to be considered for the role we are also looking for a candidate with excellent time management skills and the ability to co-ordinate with other operatives and contacts, as working as a key member of the Team is essential. You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

• Family friendly policies

• Refer a friend Scheme

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Lauren Bellini ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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