Grounds & Biodiversity Assistant – Permanent
As we continue to grow, Tai Tarian is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Grounds & Biodiversity Assistant to support the Grounds & Biodiversity Officer by being part of a team in the undertaking of grounds and environmental maintenance tasks, creating a positive first impression of our buildings, land, homes, and communities by ensuring they are professionally maintained generating an environment that is welcoming, safe, hygienic, and homely.
The role is permanent with a salary of £23,613.00 a year, rising to £25,439.00 per annum. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions so there is room for you to forge your perfect job.
About the role
The role of Grounds & Biodiversity Assistant is a pivotal role within our Assets Team as they
will support the Grounds and Biodiversity Officer in working to achieve operational targets and service standards.
The successful Grounds Maintenance Assistant will be working as part of our Property and Land Services team, following a well-established set of job objectives and processes to safely produce work of a high standard whilst ensuring accurate reporting of information to customer and your colleagues.
About You
To be successful in the role ofour new Grounds & Biodiversity Assistant team member must have experience in conducting a role of a similar nature and be able to demonstrate the following skills:
1. At least 6 months experience in ground maintenance or in a similar industry.
2. Hold a valid CSCS card and have a strong, positive approach to Health and Safety
3. A keen interest in the environment and Biodiversity
4. Ability and willingness to follow job activities and processes
5. Be able to deliver a high standard of work within deadlines
6. Resilience in challenging and conflicting situations
7. Be a strong team player
You will also require a valid driving licence or have the ability to travel through the borough consistently. As part of the role, you may be required to drive a company vehicle and therefore all candidates will need to undertake a driving assessment which will be provide by Tai Tarian.
Please see attachedGrounds & Biodiversity Assistantrole profile for the full job description and person specification.
About Us
This is a great opportunity to join a socially conscious award-winning organisation, named Best Sustainable Housing Association in Wales 2021. With over 9,000 properties across our region, we are one of the largest social housing landlords in Wales, making a real difference in our communities.
Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions.
Find out more about us and the benefits we offer in our, get a feel for what it’s like to work with us and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.
If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact workingwithus@taitarian.co.uk
If you are interested in applying for this role and you’ve got the skills, experience, and knowledge we are looking for,