Outdoor Grounds Maintenance Pro | Local Community Impact

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The package includes a salary of £26,442 to £27,833 per year, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a positive team-focused environment in the Ipswich area.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C
• PA1–PA6 pesticide certificate (or willingness to work towards)
• Recent experience in a similar role
• Experience operating grounds maintenance machinery
• Good written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence required for company driving

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal gardens and green spaces to a high standard
• Carry out grounds maintenance work to service standards
• Safely operate landscaping equipment and machinery
• Record completed work and update customers as needed
• Respond promptly to service issues and resolve them professionally
• Keep tools and equipment safe and maintained
• Perform spraying duties in accordance with regulations
• Assist with garden clearances and bulk waste removal

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

PA1-PA6 strict certification

Grounds maintenance experience

Machinery operation

English proficiency

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C)

Tools

N/A

Job description

The package includes a salary of £26,442 to £27,833 per year, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a positive team-focused environment in the Ipswich area.