Grounds Maintenance - Social Housing

Your new company
You will be working for a large housing association which manages over 50,000 homes across the south. This is a 12-week temp to perm with perm role paying £26,208 with excellent benefits including 28-days holidays.

Your new role
The team are responsible for the cyclical upkeep of the communal areas to our customers. This covers a set geographical area and our customers includes market rent, shared ownership and independent living communities on many estates or the whole estate. They also provide a reactionary service where we have to deal with hazards which can be anything from dumped items to clearing snow on our independent living blocks.

The team are also responsible for the management of the trees and like to retain as many as possible or replant if any are removed. They believe that the trees play a big part in our communities by providing shade in the summer and promote a healthy wellbeing as well as offsetting our carbon footprint.

We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative who will be responsible for the upkeep of the external communal areas, grass, shrubs and hedges.

You may also be required to undertake soft landscaping/minor tree work.
They will provide you with your uniform, a van fitted with a van vault, racking and inverter, a fuel card, company tablet & mobile as well as the PPE?you will need to let you crack on with what you do best.

What you'll need to succeed
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and well-driven individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and diverse team.

What you'll need:
* Practical amenity horticultural knowledge & experience
* PA1 and PA6AW qualifications (desirable, but not essential)
* NPTC certification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential)
* A full driver's licence - Essential (with towing licence desirable)

What you'll get in return

£16.73 umbrella p/h + Van + Fuel card
Temp to perm opportunity £26,208

What you need to do now

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