Landscape Technician

Sanctuary Property Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in the City of London is seeking a Landscape Technician to perform grounds maintenance. The role includes tasks such as grass cutting and pruning, and requires a relevant horticultural qualification, as well as experience operating gardening machinery. Employees benefit from an attractive package that includes 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, life assurance, and wellbeing support, including a competitive salary of £27,940 with potential increases based on performance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar landscaping role.
• Relevant horticultural qualification is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance duties such as mowing and pruning.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and operated safely.
• Provide timely updates on task progress and complete records.
• Comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Experience with gardening machinery

Good communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

Relevant horticultural qualification

Job description

The role of Landscape Technician 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 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 :

• Previous experience working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is required
• Relevant horticultural qualification required
• Good communication skills
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
• 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
• Role salary is £27,940 with an additional policy allowance of £793 per annum (rising to £29,411 with an additional policy allowance of £835 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please

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