Grounds Maintenance Operative

Insignis; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with

Holiday buy/sell option

Company devices (iPhone/iPad)

Wellbeing discounts

Pension scheme matched up to 12%

Life cover 4x salary

Job summary

Insignis is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join the Property Maintenance Team in Christchurch, on a permanent basis.

You’ll perform grounds maintenance on estates, grass cutting, pruning, hedge cutting, turfing and related tasks, with seasonal hours: 40 hours per week from October to April and 45 hours per week from May to September. A driving licence is required for occasional van driving.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-standard grounds maintenance.
• Customer service skills for client-facing work.
• Valid driving licence with at least 2 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and void properties.
• Grass cutting and strimming.
• Pruning, weeding and spraying.
• Hedge cutting.
• Turfing and seeding.
• Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association and Property Maintenance Team are looking to Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their Property Maintenance Team in the Christchruch area on a permanent basis.

To deliver our service for Grounds Maintenance you will be required to take 60% of your annual leave from November to March, leaving 40% available from April to October. This will allow the team to use your annual leave whilst still delivering an excellent service to our customers during peak service delivery.

You’ll complete grounds maintenance works to various properties and housing associations, local authorities, schools and private landlords.

You will work a standard 40 hour week from October to April (8am to 4.30pm). However due to the seasonal nature of the role your will be required to work a 45 Hour Week from May to September (8am to 5.30pm).

What you’ll do:

• Undertake general grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and void properties
• Grass cutting and strimming
• Pruning, weeding and spraying
• Hedge cutting
• Turfing and seeding
• Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings

What you’ll need:

• You should have demonstrable experience in carrying out general grounds maintenance to a high standard, in addition to delivering excellent customer service.
• You’ll also hold a valid driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience in order that you have the ability to drive a company van on occasion.
• This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.

What you’ll get:

• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• iPhone and iPad
• Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%
• life cover at 4x your salary