Grounds Maintenance Operative ??? Gardener

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Worthing
Salary
Benefits
Posted
21 May 2018
Closes
14 Jun 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Grounds Maintenance Operative / Gardener is needed to work as part of a high performing team involved with maintaining open spaces, gardens and play areas is required by Worthing Homes.

SALARY: GBP18,245 per annum + Benefits (21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown, Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying period), Childcare Vouchers, 4% Employer Pension Contribution)

LOCATION: Worthing, West Sussex

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative / Gardener to join our high performing team that is involved with maintaining open spaces, gardens and play areas.

Working as the Grounds Maintenance Operative / Gardener you will be involved with grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, gritting and leaf clearance.

As the Grounds Maintenance Operative / Gardener you will be a team player with extensive experience of using general horticultural machinery and previous experience maintaining open spaces, gardens and play areas.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Grounds Maintenance Operative / Gardener:

• Under the direction of the Team Leader maintain all open spaces to include: Grass cutting, hedge cutting, border maintenance, gritting, leaf clearance, litter picking and clearance as required

• To undertake all duties within the Grounds Team in accordance with our work schedule and ensure all areas are left clean and tidy after work is completed

• Ensure all requests and enquiries from either the customer or other sections of Worthing Homes for grounds maintenance are processed quickly and efficiently

• To work in a tidy and safe manner at all times, complying with all relevant Health & Safety and Environmental practices and procedures. Safe manner at all times, complying with all relevant Health & Safety

• To operate all vehicles, machinery and equipment in a safe manner

• To keep up to date records as required

• Ensure the depot is clean, tidy and safe at all times.

WHO ARE WE?

Helping people create sustainable futures

We believe that good quality affordable housing is the foundation required for so many other things that we all depend on but may take for granted - security, education, health, work and support networks.

It's much more than bricks and mortar - it's about people, communities and opportunities.

Worthing Homes has over 3,500 properties in the Sussex coastal area. We provide affordable rented homes, key worker accommodation, low cost shared ownership, sheltered housing and new homes for local people.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to effectively manage, maintain and improve their homes.

IDEAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A qualification in Horticulture (NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or similar)

• A certificate in handling and dealing with chemicals

• Extensive experience of using general horticultural machinery

• Experience in the maintenance of open spaces, gardens and play areas

• Good plant knowledge, Strong team work skills, Experience of using IT skills to record data and access information

• Full driving licence

• Experience in the maintenance of open spaces, trees and play areas

We are an inclusive organisation and value each individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background.

Disability Confident Employer

NO AGENCIES

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P4149

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