Outdoor Grounds & Bulk Waste Operative

Southern Housing; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Housing in the United Kingdom is seeking reliable Grounds Maintenance & Bulk Collection Operatives to support our Estate Services team. You will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance and bulk clearance across our estates, working outdoors in all weathers and meeting safety standards.

Reporting to the Estate Services Manager, you will support residents, interact with colleagues, and help keep estates safe, clean and well maintained.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking grounds maintenance duties.
• Experience in bulk clearance or refuse collection.
• Ability to work in small teams.
• Basic understanding of health and safety.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Good interpersonal skills with residents and colleagues.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or with the team.
• Full UK driving licence with up to six points and at least two years' driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal green spaces across estates.
• Carry out bulk refuse collection according to schedules.
• Work outdoors in all weathers and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Represent Southern Housing and support resident experience.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Bulk clearance

Teamwork

Health & safety

Workload planning

Resident interaction

Initiative

UK driving licence

Job description

Southern Housing in the United Kingdom is seeking reliable Grounds Maintenance & Bulk Collection Operatives to support our Estate Services team. You will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance and bulk clearance across our estates, working outdoors in all weathers and meeting safety standards.

Reporting to the Estate Services Manager, you will support residents, interact with colleagues, and help keep estates safe, clean and well maintained.