The role, reporting to our local Estate Services Manager, involves delivering a high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You will be provided with tools, machinery, a new uniform, safety boots, and personal protective equipment. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and undertaking physically demanding tasks.
Location: This is a permanent full-time position covering South London.
What you'll be doing:
1. Carrying out grounds maintenance tasks such as weeding, deadheading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds.
2. Maintaining lawns and grass areas to various finishes using machines like pedestrian mowers, tractors, ride-on mowers, strimmers, and brush cutters, including applying fertilizer and pesticides.
3. Operating tools, machinery, and equipment according to guidelines to fulfill duties.
4. Planning and executing small-scale landscaping to enhance communal grounds.
5. Removing leaves, moss, and snow, and applying salt/grit as needed.
6. Responding to vandalism incidents, including graffiti, and reporting them.
7. Supervising and coaching apprentices or trainees as directed.
8. Reporting repairs or defects in communal areas and following up on actions.
9. Reporting suspected breaches of tenancy agreements or leases, such as anti-social behavior or rubbish dumping.
10. Providing cover for colleagues when needed.
11. Serving as a point of contact for residents, assisting or referring inquiries.
12. Being aware of vulnerable customers and highlighting their needs to managers.
13. Maintaining professionalism and friendliness at all times, even when challenged.
14. Understanding responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation and adopting safe work practices.
15. Performing other duties consistent with the role as needed.
Requirements include experience in gardening or ground maintenance, working in small teams, basic health and safety knowledge, and a valid UK driving license with category C1 for driving company vehicles.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 4th September 2025 at 23:59.
About us:
Southern Housing is one of the UK's largest housing providers, with over 77,000 homes across various regions, serving over 167,000 residents. We aim to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes, and we encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment.
What's in it for you:
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* Eyecare & dental
* Birthday leave
* Retail discounts
* Cycle to work
* Buy & sell annual leave
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