Landscape & Grounds Technician - Maintenance Pro

Sanctuary Group; Rochford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Rochford is seeking a Landscape Technician to join a 7-person grounds team to provide effective grounds maintenance services. Responsibilities include maintaining estates, supporting horticultural tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. Applicants should have literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE, practical experience, and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a salary of £26,670 - £28,074 per year with benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths.
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or willing to work towards).
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role.
• Some practical experience of operating machinery.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain estates as per grounds maintenance contract specifications.
• Provide accurate and timely information on work progress.
• Respond to complaints and service breakdowns professionally.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition.
• Work safely with equipment and materials according to guidelines.
• Carry out hazardous tasks safely, maintaining legal compliance.
• Assist with additional tasks like bulk waste clearances.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6

Experience operating machinery

Good understanding of written and spoken English

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

A leading not-for-profit organization in Rochford is seeking a Landscape Technician to join a 7-person grounds team to provide effective grounds maintenance services. Responsibilities include maintaining estates, supporting horticultural tasks, and ensuring safety compliance. Applicants should have literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE, practical experience, and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a salary of £26,670 - £28,074 per year with benefits like annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellbeing support.