Gardener – Estates Maintenance Operative

Gardener – Estates Maintenance Operative
Salary £21,345
Location Coventry
Basis: Full Time
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 45 hours per week (Summer), Monday to Thursday 29 hours per week (Winter)
Type: Permanent
Closing date: 12 January 2024
Interview date: 22 January 2024
We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen!
We are looking for an Estate Services Operative’s to join our busy grounds maintenance team to maintain our estates in Birmingham. You will be responsible for working as part of a team to deliver this service using various equipment including ride on mowers, stand on’s, hedge cutters etc. You will be working to a plan on each estate which will enable you to deliver a high standard of service across all areas.
In housing you can make a real difference, the role of Estate Services Operative will involve:
Grass cutting
Hedge reduction and shaping
Shrub pruning
Litter picking
Maintenance of hard standing areas
Small tree works
As Estate Services Operative we need you to have:
General knowledge of grounds maintenance
Experience of grass cutting, shrub and hedge cutting, weed control, litter picking and all associated tasks.
Experience of using appropriate equipment including the operation of petrol machinery and ride on mowers
Be able to undertake physical activities including lifting of heavy items and working to a high standard
Experience of working in a team
Experience of dealing with customers and commitment to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction
Basic Health and Safety knowledge in a cleaning environment including the use of chemicals and equipment
Be able to work to and meet varying deadlines
Current driving licence (Desirable)
We would be really excited if you have:
P1 & P6 spraying licence
Our people are everything and we offer:
Vehicle provided for work use
‘Live work better’ scheme which actively encourages work-life balance
Annual leave starts at 25 days per year, increasing with length of service
Enhanced family leave
Company Pension – Citizen match up to 10%
If part of the pension scheme you are entitled to Life cover (three times your annual salary)
Organisational Sick Pay (benefit increases with length of service)
EAP – a 24/7 service which gives free, confidential advice and support on a range of issues including telephone counselling
Medicash scheme -which includes GP Access, digital Physiotherapy app, retail vouchers and discounts, discounted gym memberships and more!
Recognition through our Employee Excellence Awards
Representation opportunities on our Staff Consultative Forum
Access to Citizen’s Wellbeing platform
Employee Excellence Awards (winners receive extra days annual leave that year)
Occupational Health
We believe everyone has something to give and encourage everyone to be the best they can be to reach their full potential with extensive learning and development opportunities and Study Leave
We adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding to ensure everyone accessing our services can do so without fear of harm, abuse or neglect. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out robust safeguarding checks.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified