Grounds Maintenance Operatives

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join their Property Maintenance Team in Basingstoke. The role involves general grounds maintenance, including grass cutting and pruning, requiring strong teamwork and health and safety knowledge. This position offers a starting salary of £27,459 and a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, pension schemes, and equipment.

Benefits

Van share

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package

iPhone and iPad

Wellbeing discounts

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in general grounds maintenance to a high standard.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety best practices.
• Valid driving licence with a minimum of 1 year driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete general grounds maintenance on estates and properties.
• Grass cutting, strimming, and use of ride on mowers.
• Pruning, weeding, and hedging.

Skills

General grounds maintenance

Health and safety practices

Teamwork

Tools

Ride on mower

Trailer

Job description

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our Property Maintenance Team in either the Newbury/Reading/Oxfordshire/Basingstoke area.

You'll be completing grounds maintenance works at Sovereign Network Group's properties so you'll need a passion to work outdoors whatever the weather!

The starting salary is £27,459.

What you'll be doing:

• General grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and properties
• Grass cutting and strimming inc the use of ride on mowers
• Pruning, weeding and spraying
• Hedge cutting
• Turfing and seeding
• Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings

What we need from you:

You should have some experience of carrying out general grounds maintenance to a high standard, and be able to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

Ride on Mower and trailer experience is preferable.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

You'll also need a valid driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience in order that you have the ability to drive a company van on occasion.

This role is subject to a satisfactory DVLA licence check and a basic DBS disclosure.

What you'll get from us:

• Van share
• 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

If this sounds like a role for you we'd love to hear from you!