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Riverside; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Learning & development investment

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Riverside is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Operative to perform a variety of tasks across its landscaped areas and open spaces. You will join a team dedicated to maintaining high standards of appearance and safety while delivering reliable service to residents.

The role offers permanent, full-time hours (35 per week, Monday to Friday) with a focus on community impact and hands-on outdoor work. Riverside values development and supportive working conditions for its staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces.
• Carry out routine maintenance to keep green spaces safe and tidy.
• Support the team with daily tasks and adhere to site safety and quality standards.

Skills

Manual work

Customer focus

Job description

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as Grounds Maintenance Operative

To undertake a range of grounds maintenance work within your assigned region to landscaped areas, gardens and open spaces owned by the Group.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Ability to undertake manual work.
• Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.