Grounds Maintenance Operative - Norwich, United Kingdom - Saffron Housing Trust

Description

We have an opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance team to maintain empty homes, play areas and block communal sites that Saffron manage to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and prepare gardens and boundaries in empty properties using powered hand tools and ride-on mowers.
• Carry out play area inspections as per agreed schedule.
• Maintain communal spaces including removal of any fly-tipping.
• Maintain all open spaces to the recognised standard using powered hand tools, mowers, chippers and stump grinders.

Please see the full list of responsibilities on the Role Profile attached.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant experience and knowledge in all types of grounds maintenance (green space) work.
• Relevant experience of working with powered hand tools (Brush cutters, hedge cutters, blowers) and ride-on mowers.
• Holds a Front Loader qualification and NPTC Units NPTC PA1 + PA6, would advantageous.
• Able to work as part of a team and also able to work independently without the need for close supervision.
• Excellent time management skills, including an ability to prioritise workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possessing the ability to liaise with various audiences.
• Ability to use a mobile device (mobile phone/tablet) to manage workload, send and receive emails, access apps and MS Teams for meetings / training.
• Full, current, valid driving licence with B + E Trailer entitlement or equivalent.

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