Landscape Technician Charge Hand

Sanctuary Group; Ashton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, is seeking a Landscape Technician Chargehand to join our Estates Team. You will be working in a small two-person team with occasional lone working, delivering a reliable estate maintenance service.

The role requires NVQ3 in Horticulture or equivalent, practical experience with machinery, supervisory ability, and a UK driving licence. You will perform grounds maintenance tasks, keep accurate records, and ensure tools and equipment are safe and

Qualifications

• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline.
• Some practical experience of operating machinery and recent experience of undertaking a similar role.
• Some experience supervising others.
• Some experience interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple written records.

Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance tasks using commercial tools, machinery and chemicals.
• Carrying out ad-hoc tasks such as flytip removal, bin store cleaning and jet washing.
• Providing supervisory support to keep estates well maintained and clean.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operating machinery

Interpreting written instructions

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ3 in Horticulture or equivalent

Job description

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Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, GB, OL7 0QA

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

Requisition: 229669

£27,964 - £29,436 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Landscape Technician Chargehand to join our Estates Team. You will be working in a team of two with occasional lone working.

This role is to provide an effective estate maintenance service and supervisory support that meets contract and customer expectations by applying appropriate horticultural practices. This will involve tasks such as but not limited too lawn maintenance (using a range of equipment including ride ons), weed control, bed and hedge maintenance, flytip collection and removal and working at height.

This role requires a UK driving licence and willingness to drive large wheelbase vehicles.

The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include:

• Grounds maintenance application utilising commercial grade tools, machinery and chemicals to ensure estates are kept neat, tidy and safe
• Carrying out ad-hoc tasks as instructed including but not limited to, flytip removal, bin store clean and clear, jet washing, planting/landscaping etc.
• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean in accordance with appropriate horticultural practices as required
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice and ensure accurate daily work records are completed. This will involve the use of a smartphone or tablet in order to complete Smart Forms capturing such information as attendance, risk assessments, machinery and vehicle checks
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations and escalating complaints as appropriate
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed
• Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines and in a safe manner, ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements

Skills and experiences:

• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline
• Some practical experience of operating machinery and recent experience of undertaking a similar role
• Some experience in supervising others
• Some experience interpreting written instructions and maintaining simple written records
• 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.

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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £27,964 per annum (rising to £29,436 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)