Grounds Maintenance Operative

Overview

Maintain residential grounds, mowing, trimming, hedge work, litter pick and safety checks.

Key Responsibilities

• grass mowing
• hedge trimming
• playground inspection
• herbicide application
• record keeping
• resident liaison

Tasks

We are looking for dedicated and diligent Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Blackburn. In this position, you will be tasked with a variety of daily activities, including mowing grass, strimming, trimming hedges and shrubs, picking up litter, and applying herbicides. Additionally, you will perform regular inspections and maintenance of playgrounds and play equipment, contributing to the creation of safe and enjoyable environments for both residents and visitors. -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. -Carry out grass cutting using a combination of strimmer's, small and large pedestrian mowers and ride-on mowers including playgrounds -Carry out edging-off work to grassed areas using mechanical equipment. -Inspect all areas for hazards, damage, defects and graffiti; make safe, carry out minor repairs and/or report any issues. -Cut back and prune hedges, shrubs, bushes and low trees using hedge trimmers, loppers, pole-saws, (manual or mechanical), or chain saws, (ground based). -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. -Clear all arisings, (grass cuttings, leaf litter, twigs and branches), etc from paths, steps, drives, shrub beds and gardens using mechanical blowers or manually sweeping and raking. -Inspect, clear, tidy, mow, strim and, if necessary, make safe play areas and play equipment, including carrying out minor repairs. -Carry out herbicide /pesticide applications. -Record work completed using manual or digital systems, and report any uncompleted tasks, site issues (e.g., abandoned vehicles, property damage), including relevant details, photos, and forwarding them to the appropriate colleagues. -Litter pick and clear rubbish from landscaped areas, (soft or hard landscaping), in association with other grounds maintenance operations.

Requirements

• grounds maintenance
• machinery operation
• record keeping
• customer service
• uk driving

What You Bring

-Practical experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment -Practical knowledge of and ability to operate Grounds Maintenance equipment and machinery -A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping -Experience working in a customer orientated environment, able to deal with members of the public firmly but sympathetically -A full manual UK driving license

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Benefits

-Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs -Starting salary of  £24,243 -27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays -A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice -Attractive pension schemes - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

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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