Grounds Maintenance Operative

Overview

Maintain grounds, mowing, trimming, pruning, litter picking and inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• litter picking
• grass cutting
• herbicide application
• hedge pruning
• seeding
• resident liaison

Tasks

-Perform litter picking and rubbish clearance in landscaped areas, and conduct inspections, mowing, strimming, and minor repairs to ensure play areas and equipment are safe and tidy. -Use strimmers, mowers, and ride-on mowers for grass cutting, including playgrounds. Edge grass areas and apply herbicides/pesticides. Prune hedges, shrubs, and trees with various tools. Clear debris from paths and gardens using blowers or manually. -Carry out seeding and turfing of grassed areas, planting or re-planting of shrub and flower beds, preparing and sowing wild flower beds and any other horticultural tasks. -Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service at all times. -Inspect for hazards, damage, defects, and graffiti; make safe and perform minor repairs or report issues. -Document completed work and report uncompleted tasks or site issues (e.g., abandoned vehicles, property damage) with relevant details and photos to the appropriate colleagues.

Requirements

• driving licence
• grounds tools
• customer focus
• literacy
• grounds experience
• mowing

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who has... We are seekinga dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Halifax. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out a range of day-to-day tasks including grass mowing, strimming, hedge and shrub cutting, litter picking, and herbicide spraying. You'll also carry out regular inspections, helping to create safe and pleasant spaces for residents and visitors. -A full manual UK driving license -Strong understanding and ability to use grounds maintenance tools and machinery effectively. -We're looking for someone with experience in a customer-focused environment, who can engage with the public in a kind and understanding manner, while also maintaining a firm approach when necessary. -A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping -Hands-on experience in a grounds maintenance setting.

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Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate... -Starting salary of  £24,243 -You will be working 37 hours per week 7:30am - 3:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 7:30am - 3:00pm on Friday's -A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies -Attractive pension scheme -27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays

About Together Housing Group

-Operating primarily in the UK, Together Housing Group manages a diverse portfolio of residential properties, from new builds to large-scale renovations. -With a strong commitment to local communities, the Group offers a range of support services to tenants, ensuring that housing isn't just about a building, but a home. -Over the years, Together Housing Group has grown its expertise in developing sustainable housing models that meet the evolving needs of urban and rural populations. -The company regularly embarks on projects involving the regeneration of local neighborhoods, revitalizing underused spaces and creating a lasting social impact. -Despite being a non-profit, Together Housing Group operates with a clear business strategy focused on long-term sustainability, securing funding through various channels to reinvest into community-focused initiatives. -With a forward-looking vision, the company is involved in innovative housing projects such as green energy initiatives and tech-enhanced living solutions for residents.

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