Grounds Maintenance Operative

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Grounds Maintenance Operative

Glasgow – covering Glasgow and South West Scotland

£23,799 - £25,051 per year

40 hours per week

We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Estate Services team, based in Glasgow. You will be responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds. It will be your responsibility to ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors.

A company van and tools will be provided to ensure a high-quality service is given. Therefore, if you are an enthusiastic, well organised team player with good interpersonal skills this could be the role for you.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Operative will include:

Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pruning, weed / moss treatment

Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in good, workable condition and are operated within a safe manner

Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of tasks, completing daily work records as appropriate

Complying with health and safety requirements in accordance with supplier guidelines and assessments

Skills and experiences:

Previous experience working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is required

Holding a pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent would be desirable

The ability to manage and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

£23,799 per annum (rising to £25,051 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 10 July 2024

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Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

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Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.