Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 16:00pm
We are looking for a Landscape Technician to join our Grounds team within our Avenue Services department, based in Chester. The grounds team is a team of 12 based in Blacon Chester. Work will be on site across the Chester district on Sanctuary owned land and in Blacon on both Sanctuary and Council owned verges/open spaces. You will be responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds. It will be your responsibility to ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors. A company van and tools are provided to ensure a high-quality service is given. Therefore, if you are an enthusiastic, well-organised team player with good interpersonal skills this could be the role for you.
The role of Landscape Technician will include:
* Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pruning, weed/moss treatment
* Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in a good, workable condition and are operated within a safe manner
* Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of tasks, completing daily work records as appropriate
* Complying with health and safety requirements in accordance with supplier guidelines and assessments
Skills and experiences:
* Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
* Experience in routine grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, weeding, shrub pruning and hedge cutting
* A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
* An enthusiastic, well-organised team player with good interpersonal skills
* Ability to ensure gardening tools and equipment are maintained, and in workable condition
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
Why work for us?
Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK’s leading social landlords, providing around 70,000 homes across England. We give our residents good quality, affordable homes in communities that they can be proud of. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into the local communities we serve.
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
* 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
* A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Voluntary health plans
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
* £23,799 per annum (rising to £25,051 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
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