Grounds Maintenance Operative at Onward Homes in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | GBP25,200-25,200 | Kablio

Role

Description

safety procedures

record keeping

maintenance checks

grass cutting

shrub pruning

weed control

You will be required to ensure that all works, and safety procedures are followed, and record keeping is accurate and to undertake routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery.
Ride on movers, hedge cutter, leaf blowers
Carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and the removal of litter

Requirements

nvq level2

pa1 pa6

nptc chainsaw

driving licence

excavator trailers

customer service

NVQ Level 2 in horticulture
PA1 and PA6 qualifications in pesticides
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Proactive approach to following procedure
NPTC CS30,31 Chainsaw
Previous experience in a similar ground’s maintenance, environmental services, or estates cleaning role.
Full UK Driving Licence
360 rotating excavator Trailers –B+E
Excellent customer service and communication skills

Benefits

Training will be given to successful applicants in all aspects of the job description.
Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%)
Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
37 hour per week
Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
We offer a competitive salary of £25,200 per annum (£13.10 per hour).
A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
2 paid half days volunteering per year.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

35,000 Properties

Properties Across Regions

Oversees 35,000 properties in areas such as Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Lancashire, balancing regional scale with localized impact.

£215m Bond

First Bond Issued in 2021

Issued a £215 million bond with an A1 Moody’s rating, enabling plans to develop 500 new homes annually.

£16.9m Profit

2022–23 Profit Recovery

Recovered from a £22.5 million loss in 2021–22 to achieve a £16.9 million profit, despite challenges.

£171m Turnover

Increased Revenue in 2022–23

Reported a significant rise in turnover to £171 million during the 2022–23 financial year.

Typical projects range from sheltered housing and supported-living schemes to large affordable-homes estates in partnership with Homes England.
Specialist areas include residential development and community infrastructure regeneration in post-industrial estates.
It earned a Neighbourhood Transformation Award for Hattersley/Mottram’s regeneration and tackled complex estates like Runcorn and Whitefield.

Culture + Values

We strive to provide high quality homes and services that improve people's lives.
We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a focus on the needs of our customers.
We value integrity, professionalism, and honesty in all our actions.
We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and support, where every team member is valued.
We encourage innovation and continuous improvement to meet changing customer and business needs.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero by 2050

Committed to achieving zero carbon emissions, focusing on sustainable living and environmental responsibility.

Improving the energy efficiency of homes to reduce carbon emissions
Implementing energy-saving initiatives across housing stock, including retrofitting and upgrades
Working towards reducing water consumption and waste in all operations
Focusing on building sustainable, energy-efficient homes that meet the highest environmental standards

Inclusion & Diversity

The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
The organization aims to achieve gender balance and has established goals to address gender disparities.
The company monitors and communicates on gender diversity within its leadership positions and overall workforce.
The business supports flexible work arrangements and upholds equal opportunities for all employees.

Articles

About us

Services for older people

Employment and training

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Customer Service Opportunities (Careers)

Role

Description

safety procedures

record keeping

maintenance checks

grass cutting

shrub pruning

weed control

You will be required to ensure that all works, and safety procedures are followed, and record keeping is accurate and to undertake routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery.
Ride on movers, hedge cutter, leaf blowers
Carrying out grass cutting, shrub pruning, weed control and the removal of litter

Requirements

nvq level2

pa1 pa6

nptc chainsaw

driving licence

excavator trailers

customer service

NVQ Level 2 in horticulture
PA1 and PA6 qualifications in pesticides
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Proactive approach to following procedure
NPTC CS30,31 Chainsaw
Previous experience in a similar ground’s maintenance, environmental services, or estates cleaning role.
Full UK Driving Licence
360 rotating excavator Trailers –B+E
Excellent customer service and communication skills

Benefits

Training will be given to successful applicants in all aspects of the job description.
Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%)
Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
37 hour per week
Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
We offer a competitive salary of £25,200 per annum (£13.10 per hour).
A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
2 paid half days volunteering per year.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

35,000 Properties

Properties Across Regions

Oversees 35,000 properties in areas such as Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Lancashire, balancing regional scale with localized impact.

£215m Bond

First Bond Issued in 2021

Issued a £215 million bond with an A1 Moody’s rating, enabling plans to develop 500 new homes annually.

£16.9m Profit

2022–23 Profit Recovery

Recovered from a £22.5 million loss in 2021–22 to achieve a £16.9 million profit, despite challenges.

£171m Turnover

Increased Revenue in 2022–23

Reported a significant rise in turnover to £171 million during the 2022–23 financial year.

Typical projects range from sheltered housing and supported-living schemes to large affordable-homes estates in partnership with Homes England.
Specialist areas include residential development and community infrastructure regeneration in post-industrial estates.
It earned a Neighbourhood Transformation Award for Hattersley/Mottram’s regeneration and tackled complex estates like Runcorn and Whitefield.

Culture + Values

We strive to provide high quality homes and services that improve people's lives.
We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a focus on the needs of our customers.
We value integrity, professionalism, and honesty in all our actions.
We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and support, where every team member is valued.
We encourage innovation and continuous improvement to meet changing customer and business needs.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero by 2050

Committed to achieving zero carbon emissions, focusing on sustainable living and environmental responsibility.

Improving the energy efficiency of homes to reduce carbon emissions
Implementing energy-saving initiatives across housing stock, including retrofitting and upgrades
Working towards reducing water consumption and waste in all operations
Focusing on building sustainable, energy-efficient homes that meet the highest environmental standards

Inclusion & Diversity

The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
The organization aims to achieve gender balance and has established goals to address gender disparities.
The company monitors and communicates on gender diversity within its leadership positions and overall workforce.
The business supports flexible work arrangements and upholds equal opportunities for all employees.

Articles

About us

Services for older people

Employment and training

Housing with Care

Customer Service Opportunities (Careers)