We have an opportunity for a Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our Estate Services team, based in Swindon. The Grounds Maintenance team is responsible for completing ground maintenance tasks over various sites across Wiltshire & Berkshire. Daily tasks will include completion of risk assessments, van checks, upkeep of equipment in line with safe working practice, litter picking, shrub pruning, grass and hedge cutting, weed spraying, removal of fly tipping and bin store clearances. If you have experience in a gardening role, using gardening equipment and machinery then this could be the role for you.
The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include:
1. Providing support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
2. Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer's guidance
3. Carrying out all tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
4. Ensuring tools and equipment are kept in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
5. Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
Minimum Requirements:
* Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 - PA6 (or equivalent) is essential
* NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
* Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid Clean UK driving licence.
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One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes.
Our Benefits:
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we have developed an attractive employment package that recognises your contribution and supports your physical, mental and financial health. Benefits include:
* 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
* Employee discounts
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee recognition scheme
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion
Salary: £24,988 per annum (rising to £26,304 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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