Neighbourhood Worker (Grounds Maintenance)

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Salford. 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.

Pendleton Together are a part of the Together Housing Group. We're a social landlord in Salford working to give everyone a safe, and comfortable place to live. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation, we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer

Outline of key responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative...

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full manual UK driving license
• Hands-on experience in a grounds maintenance setting.
• 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

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the role…

• Starting salary of  £25,748
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays 
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Your normal working hours will be 37hrs per week 8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 3:30pm on a Friday, Saturday-Sunday 8-10 on a rota, roughly every 4 weeks.
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. 
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities 
• Attractive pension scheme 
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs 
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice 
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. 
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link 

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay! 

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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