Grounds Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary recherche un Grounds Maintenance Operative pour rejoindre son équipe à Chester. Le rôle consiste à assurer l'entretien des terrains communs, notamment la coupe de gazon, la taille et le désherbage. Une attitude enthousiaste et bien organisée est essentielle, avec possibilité de progresser dans une culture d'entreprise inclusive.

Benefits

25 jours de congés annuels plus jours fériés

Régime de retraite avec contributions de l'employeur

Assurance vie

Services de conseil incluant un service d'assistance

Programme de vélo-travail

Plans de santé volontaires

Remises pour employés

Soutien au bien-être et outils

Programme de reconnaissance des employés

Réseaux d'employés favorisant l'inclusion

Qualifications

• Expérience récente dans un rôle similaire avec des machines de jardinage.
• Capacité à maintenir les outils de jardinage en bon état.
• Possession d'un permis de conduire UK valide.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des tâches de maintenance des terrains telles que la coupe de gazon et la taille.
• Maintenir les outils et équipements en bon état et utilisés en toute sécurité.
• Fournir des informations précises sur l'avancement des tâches.

Skills

Entretien des terrains

Compétences interpersonnelles

Esprit d'équipe

Education

Certificat d'application de pesticide PA1 - PA6 ou équivalent

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Chester

£25,400 - £26,737 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 16:00pm

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds team within our Avenue Services department, based in Chester. Work will be on site across the Chester district on Sanctuary owned land and in Blacon on both Sanctuary and Council owned verges/open spaces. You will be responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds. It will be your responsibility to ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors. A company van and tools are provided to ensure a high-quality service is given. Therefore, if you are an enthusiastic, well organised team player with good interpersonal skills this could be the role for you.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative will include:

• Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pruning, weed/moss treatment
• Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in a good, workable condition and are operated within a safe manner
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of tasks, completing daily work records as appropriate
• Complying with health and safety requirements in accordance with supplier guidelines and assessments

Skills and experiences:

• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• Experience in routine grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, weeding, shrub pruning and hedge cutting
• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
• An enthusiastic, well organised team player with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to ensure gardening tools and equipment are maintained, and in workable condition
• 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.

Our Benefits

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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £25,400 per annum (rising to £26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date:2 July 2025