Liverpool
£26,442 - £27,833 per year
40 hours per week
We are looking for a Landscape Technician to join our Estate Service team based in Liverpool. Working as part of a small team, as well as lone working you will be expected to maintain the grounds on sites in the area on a rota basis. The team delivers a wide range of services; however, this role is specifically focused on providing grounds maintenance across Sanctuary's diverse property portfolio. The role will involve lawn mowing, hedge/shrub pruning and litter picking. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and a well organised team player with good interpersonal skills who has previous experience in a gardening role and knows how to operate garden tools and powered machinery.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as litter picking, grass cutting, hedge trimming pruning, weed/moss treatment and general site upkeep
- Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in good, workable condition and are operated within 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
- An enthusiastic, well organised team player with a can-do attitude and good communication skills
- 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
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Benefits
- 25 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
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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.
