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.
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location: Glasgow – covering Glasgow and South West Scotland
Salary: £23,799 - £25,051 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Estate Services team, based in Glasgow. 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 will be 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 Grounds Maintenance Operative will include:
* Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pruning, and weed/moss treatment.
* Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers, and all relevant hand tools are maintained in good, workable condition and are operated in 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:
* Previous experience working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is required.
* Holding a pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent would be desirable.
* The ability to manage and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines.
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. 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.
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.
* £23,799 per annum (rising to £25,051 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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