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.
Ipswich – Covering Ipswich and Essex
£24,988 - £26,304 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:00am – 16:30pm
We are looking for a mobile Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our Estate Services team in Ipswich. The team is made up of 12 people which includes 6 Grounds staff and 6 Cleaners. You will visit large estates with large communal gardens and smaller properties with minimal spaces to carry out tasks such as litter picking, grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and bulk removals. You will work alongside other Landscape Technicians and will lead the team to make sure all sites are visited in accordance with contractual obligation. This role also involves lone working as and when required. A van will be provided, and it will be your responsibility to ensure it is kept in good condition.
The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include:
* Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
* Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
* Carrying out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
* Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
* Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
Skills and experiences:
* A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
* NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
* Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
* Some experience of supervising others
* 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
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
* £24,988 per annum (rising to £26,304 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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