Grounds Maintenance Operative

The role

Reporting to our local Estate Services Manager you will be expected to deliver a high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You'llbe provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment.

You will need to have the ability to work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work.

This is apermanent, full-timeposition(40 hours / week),based from our site in the Peacehaven area. You will need a full UK Driving Licence.

What youll be doing:

• Carry out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds.
• Cut and maintain lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors & ride-on mowers, strimmers and brush cutters, and including fertilizer and pesticide application.
• Use and operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties.
• Plan and execute small scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds.
• Remove leaves, moss and snow as required, and apply salt/ grit as directed.
• Respond promptly to acts of vandalism, including graffiti, and report all incidents to the neighbourhood hub.
• Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required.
• Report suspected breaches of the tenancy agreement / lease to the Housing Services Manager e.g., anti-social behaviour, subletting, rubbish dumping, items left in communal areas etc.
• Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues.
• Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line manager / Housing Team.
• Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by residents or visitors to the estate.
• Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety.

What youll need:

• Experience in commercial or domestic Grounds Maintenance
• Experience of working in small teams
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role.
• A valid UK driving licence and ability to drive company vehicles as and when required.
• Trailer towing experience would be desirable

Advert Closing Date: 6th October2024 at 23:59

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the advert early so it is important that you submit your application as early as possible.

About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Eyecare & dental
• Birthday leave
• Retailers discounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan
• In-house academy & career development
• Flexible working

Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

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