We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operatives to join us on a permanent basis, you will ensure all spaces are maintained to a high standard and carrying out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works.
About Us
We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.
This year we've launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we've worked with colleagues and customers to find out what's important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who'll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.
Duties
- Deliver a grounds maintenance service based on customer involvement, satisfaction and sustainability
- Work as part of a team to maintain all Incommunities spaces to a high standard of appearance and safety
- Carry out a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks including grass cutting, shrub bed works and site clearance works
You will be a star performer if you:
- You have basic grounds maintenance knowledge or the willingness to learn
- You have previously used tools such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and back pack blowers
- You are an excellent team player with good communication skills
- You are self motivated, respectful, trustworthy and punctual
Requirements
- Practical experience in a horticultural or arboriculture role and/or a qualification in this area
- A full UK manual driving license is essential
- The ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete relevant paperwork
- At least 2 suitable references
- The willingness to work outdoors in all weathers and on all ground terrain types
- A general awareness of Health and Safety including safe site working practice
- A good work ethic and customer service skills to interact with our customers who may on occasion approach the grounds team with queries
Benefits
- Salary of £25,374 upto £25,768 per year
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
- Excellent holiday allowance that increases with service
- Training, development, and qualification opportunities
- Corporate health scheme membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Local gym membership discounts
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is accredited as menopause friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
