Hybrid Grounds & DMC Support Operative

Delta Housing; Herongate; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Healthcare cash plan

Employee rewards

Employee Assistance

Volunteering

Pension scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Delta Housing is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and DMC Operative to provide flexible, seasonal support across the Grounds Maintenance and DMC services. Based in Chelmsford, you will maintain land, communal areas and homes to high standards, delivering right‑first‑time, cost‑effective service.

The role covers March-October Grounds Maintenance and October-March DMC operations, with a hybrid working pattern. You will need a full driving licence, be capable of basic repairs and have strong health

Qualifications

• Full, current manual driving licence.
• Ability to undertake general horticultural work such as shrub beds and hedge trimming.
• Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, litter picking, planting and minor tree works; undertake mould treatments and washing to mitigate damp risks.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance, including basic plumbing, window/door checks, fencing/gate repairs; operate, record and report in line with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Driving licence

Horticultural work

Health and safety

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

Delta Housing is seeking a Grounds Maintenance and DMC Operative to provide flexible, seasonal support across the Grounds Maintenance and DMC services. Based in Chelmsford, you will maintain land, communal areas and homes to high standards, delivering right‑first‑time, cost‑effective service.

The role covers March-October Grounds Maintenance and October-March DMC operations, with a hybrid working pattern. You will need a full driving licence, be capable of basic repairs and have strong health