About The Role
We offer a Real Living Wage salary of £25,877.80 per annum. 37 hour per week, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays total 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Salary Finance – access to short and long term loans and a savings facility. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%). A flexible working environment with family friendly policies. Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Covers dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme. Various discounts and cash‑back offers. 2 paid half‑days volunteering per year. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
In this role you will maintain and enhance our green spaces, create safe and welcoming environments for customers, and support the development of your skills through a Level 2 Landscape and Horticulture qualification with Skills England.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in undertaking site‑based grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks on estates and schemes to Onward specifications and agreed timescales.
- Carry out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control, litter removal and responsive ad‑hoc estate work such as fly‑tip removal, graffiti cleansing or target hardening.
- Act as a front‑facing ambassador for the company, upholding Onward values, aims, and objectives.
- Deliver work to a high standard consistently.
- Ensure accurate reporting and adherence to safety procedures; maintain professional record keeping.
- Promote a positive safety‑first culture, ensuring all operations comply with industry legislation.
- Assist with routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery, and maintain safety and security of assigned equipment.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English, or a Vocational qualification Level 1. Functional Skills Level 1 in English & Maths accepted as an alternative.
- Desirable: Horticulture qualification, full UK Driving Licence, experience in grounds maintenance or gardening sector.
- Health and Safety awareness qualification or similar.
Skills & Experience
- Interest in grounds maintenance and gardening.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong teamwork ability.
- Ability to follow procedures and provide performance data of operations.
About The Organisation
Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, managing 35,000 properties across the region and building 500 new homes each year. We create positive spaces for customers and an inclusive workspace for colleagues, embracing diversity and offering reasonable adjustments to support our recruitment process.
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