Grounds Maintenance Operative

Location:
Base in Landywood, Great Wyrley
Hours:
40 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our in-house Construction company, Property Plus, on a permanent basis.
We’re looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you will undertake general Grounds Maintenance and gardening services including grass cutting, domestic painting, fencing, hedge trimming and flower bed maintenance.
The working hours for this position will vary between summer and winter. During the summer months, you will work 45 hours per week and during winter, you will work 35 hours per week.
We will provide you with all the tools you need to carry out your duties and also a company van therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What skills and experience we are looking for:
* Experience of simple grounds keeping
* Good understanding of Health and Safety issues
* Ability to prioritise and be organised
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Good communication skills
What we can offer you
As well as a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 22 days’ holiday, bank holidays and 3 concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.
About us
We are one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people. Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus, Homes Plus and County Town Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance.
If you want to be part of an organisation that’s determined to make a positive difference to homes, lives and communities, if you want to be proud of what you do, if you are looking for job security and a great career, join Housing Plus Group.
How to apply
Please apply online here: Housing Plus Group Recruitment with your CV and a cover letter
Closing date: Monday 26th February 2024 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
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