Outdoor Grounds Maintenance Technician

Great Places Housing Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (DC)

Healthcare auto-enrolled

Discounts (Market Place)

Annual leave 26–30 days

Rewards program

Season ticket loan

Wage access

Job summary

Great Places Housing Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to cover communal areas across our schemes in South Manchester. You will carry out grass cutting, edging, hedge work, planting, spraying and litter clearance as part of a planned maintenance programme.

You will work with caretaking teams, contractors and partners to keep areas clean, green and safe, including winter duties like snow and ice clearance. A driving licence and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor role.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, safe neighbourhoods.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Strong focus on health and safety in daily tasks.
• Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and partners.
• Pride in delivering high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance across Great Places schemes and communal areas in line with the Grounds Maintenance Specification, including grass cutting, edging, hedge trimming, planting, spraying and clearing leaves and litter.
• Use a range of hand tools, power tools and vehicles, perform daily checks and basic maintenance, and report faults.
• Identify and report graffiti, vandalism, repairs and other defects in external communal areas.
• Support seasonal activities such as snow and ice clearance, gritting, and other health and safety tasks.
• Follow quality standards and health and safety requirements, including COSHH.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are kept clean, safe and stored correctly.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides safely and in line with regulations.
• Report safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Grounds maintenance experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Health and safety

Proactive attitude

Job description

Great Places Housing Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to cover communal areas across our schemes in South Manchester. You will carry out grass cutting, edging, hedge work, planting, spraying and litter clearance as part of a planned maintenance programme.

You will work with caretaking teams, contractors and partners to keep areas clean, green and safe, including winter duties like snow and ice clearance. A driving licence and safety focus are essential.