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Grounds Maintenance Operative
Apply locations Caerphilly time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ0034171 Annual salary: up to £26,208.00
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Caerphilly
Full-Time Permanent Role
We are offering a salary of up to £26,208.00 pa
Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for a Ground Worker has arisen!
Who are we:
Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing the lives of our communities and customers. We take pride in delivering an outstanding service to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe, comfortable and well-maintained. We deliver over 35,000 annual repairs, Void refurbishments and planned upgrades, Celtic Horizons also delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning and facility management.
Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 6500 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Ground Maintenance Operative to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a Grounds Maintenance Team. You will be working as part of a team ensuring our clients receive high levels of service and satisfaction. You will be responsible for carrying out the following:
* Clearing Grounds of all litter
* Cutting of grass and bushes
* If qualified, weed spraying and the use of chain saws etc.
Role Criteria:
* Willing to work in all weather conditions as you will be working outside
* Full UK Driving License
* Previous experience as a Grounds maintenance operative or Ideally previous domestic, social housing experience - preferred but not essential
* PA1/PA6 Pesticide licence – preferred but not essential
As well as the above, to be considered for the role we are also looking for a candidate with excellent time management skills and the ability to co-ordinate with other operatives and contacts, as working as a key member of the Team is essential. You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits we can offer you:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
* Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
* Family friendly policies
* Refer a friend Scheme
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Lauren Bellini (lauren.bellini@mearsgroup.co.uk)
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
About Us
We are the people behind the smile!At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility
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