Job Category: Manual Labour Job location: Unit 11, The Tramsheds, Coomber Way, Croydon, London, CR0 4TQ, United Kingdom Southern Housing Hours per week: 35 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £16.44 per hour What you'll be doing Within a designated geographical area, overseeing the effective and efficient delivery of grounds maintenance. Assist the team by carrying out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds. Use and operate a variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties. Supervision and coaching of Grounds Maintenance Operatives. Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues. Assist the Estate Services Manager to ensure that operatives are safe and have completed their risk assessments, any relevant health and safety training, and comply with lone working arrangements. This includes actively promoting and enforcing health and safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all team members. Carrying out estate inspections, checking they are well maintained and reporting any service issues, communal repairs, compliance hazards or tenancy management problems. Assist the Estate Services Manager by monitoring team performance and raising on concerns so they can be addressed promptly. Assist the Estate Services Manager to ensure that all work vehicles are compliant with the Southern Housing fleet policy. Carry out spot checks on operatives machinery to ensure it's being well kept and maintained. Keep track of materials & equipment and assist the Estate Services Manager in ordering supplies to ensure the team have the tools, equipment and materials to complete their tasks efficiently. What you'll need Experience of undertaking gardening / ground maintenance duties. Experience working in an Estate Services environment, with an understanding of health and safety practices, including conducting risk assessments, adhering to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role. A proactive mindset and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve operational challenges or issues that may arise within the Estate Services team. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to effectively liaise with team members and residents. Attention to detail to conduct thorough estate inspections and report on necessary repairs, compliance, or tenancy matters. A valid UK driving licence and the ability to drive company vehicles as and when required.