Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To maintain and enhance communal outdoor spaces to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, clean, and visually appealing for residents. The role involves carrying out a range of grounds maintenance and landscaping tasks while delivering excellent customer service and adhering to health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform routine grounds maintenance duties including weeding, planting, pruning, watering, and grass cutting.
* Maintain lawns and landscaped areas using a range of machinery (e.g. mowers, strimmers, brush cutters).
* Safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery in line with company and manufacturer guidelines.
* Undertake minor landscaping projects to improve communal environments.
* Clear leaves, moss, and snow, and apply grit/salt when required.
* Respond to vandalism (e.g. graffiti removal) and report incidents appropriately.
* Identify and report maintenance issues or hazards in communal areas.
* Monitor and report breaches of tenancy agreements such as anti-social behaviour or fly-tipping.
* Support and guide apprentices or trainees when required.
* Act as a point of contact for residents, providing assistance or escalating queries.
* Maintain a professional and courteous approach at all times.
* Follow all health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE.
* Provide cover for colleagues and carry out additional duties as required.
Requirements
* Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, or a similar role.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
* Full UK driving licence (Category C1) and ability to drive company vehicles.
* Experience operating a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment.
* Knowledge of horticulture or landscaping techniques.
* Experience working in a customer-facing or housing environment.
* Relevant qualifications in horticulture or grounds maintenance.
Additional Information
* Bi-Weekly Payments
* 35 Hours Per Week
Requirements
Previous experience as an estate cleaner General education qualification (desirable) UK driving licence