Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join us on a permanent basis. If you love the outdoors, whether its rain or shine, then this could be the role for you! You’ll carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks using various equipment, including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works.

Location: Hillam Road, BD2 1QN

Responsibilities

• Deliver a grounds maintenance service based on customer involvement, satisfaction and sustainability
• Work as part of a team to maintain all Incommunities spaces to a high standard of appearance and safety
• Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works
• Comfortable using heavy equipment and carrying this to and from the van

Qualifications

• Basic grounds maintenance knowledge or the willingness to learn
• Prior experience using tools such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and back‑pack blowers
• Excellent team player with good communication skills
• Self‑motivated, respectful, trustworthy and punctual
• Practical experience in a horticultural or arboriculture role and/or qualification in this area
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete relevant paperwork
• At least 2 suitable references
• The willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and on all ground terrain types
• A general awareness of Health and Safety including safe site working practice
• A good work ethic and customer service skills to interact with our customers who may on occasion approach the grounds team with queries
• Right to Work in the UK – Visa Sponsorship is not available
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre‑employment process

Benefits

• Starting salary of £26,787 per year which increases with service
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Excellent holiday allowance that increases with service
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local gym membership discounts
• Team of trained Mental Health First Aiders available for support

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