Grounds Maintenance Operatives - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Sovereign Housing Association

Sovereign Housing Association

Verified Company

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Salary - Up to £23,500 plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000
Here at Sovereign we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places.

What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

We are currently looking for
Grounds Maintenance Workers to join our
NEW Property Maintenance Team in the
North Hampshire area on a permanent basis.

To deliver our service for Grounds Maintenance you will be required to take 60% of your annual leave from November to March, leaving 40% available from April to October.

This will allow the team to use their annual leave whilst still delivering an excellentservice to our customers during peak service delivery.

You'll complete grounds maintenance works to Sovereign's properties and other housing associations, local authorities, schools and private landlords.

What you'll do:

Undertake general grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and void properties
Grass cutting and strimming
Pruning, weeding and spraying
Hedge cutting
Turfing and seeding
Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings

You will work a standard 40 hour week from October to April (8am to 4.30pm).

However due to the seasonal nature of the role your will be required to work a 45 Hour Week from May to September (8am to 5.30pm).

What you'll need:

You should have demonstrable experience in carrying out general grounds maintenance to a high standard, in addition to delivering excellent customer service.

You'll also hold a valid driving licence with a minimum of 2 years driving experience in order that you have the ability to drive a company van on occasion.

What you'll get:

- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice