At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces, from mowing grass to inspecting playgrounds.
- Company: Join Together Housing Group, a leading non-profit housing association in the North.
- Benefits: Enjoy a starting salary of £25,878, 27 days holiday, and attractive pension schemes.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on your community while working outdoors and staying active.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25878 - 25878 £ per year.
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to become a part of our team in Salford. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out a range of day‑to‑day tasks including grass mowing, strimming, hedge and shrub cutting, litter picking, and herbicide spraying. You’ll also carry out regular inspections and upkeep of playgrounds and play equipment, helping to create safe and pleasant spaces for residents and visitors.
Outline of key responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative:
- Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service at all times.
- Carry out grass cutting using a combination of strimmers, small and large pedestrian mowers and ride‑on mowers including playgrounds.
- Carry out edging‑off work to grassed areas using mechanical equipment.
- Carry out herbicide/pesticide applications.
- Cut back and prune hedges, shrubs, bushes and low trees using hedge trimmers, loppers, pole‑saws (manual or mechanical), or chain saws (ground based).
- Clear all arisings (grass cuttings, leaf litter, twigs and branches) from paths, steps, drives, shrub beds and gardens using mechanical blowers or manually sweeping and raking.
- Carry out seeding and turfing of grassed areas, planting or re‑planting of shrub and flower beds, preparing and sowing wild flower beds and any other horticultural tasks.
- Litter pick and clear rubbish from landscaped areas (soft or hard landscaping) in association with other grounds maintenance operations.
- Inspect, clear, tidy, mow, strim and, if necessary, make safe play areas and play equipment, including carrying out minor repairs.
- Inspect all areas for hazards, damage, defects and graffiti; make safe, carry out minor repairs and/or report any issues.
- Record work completed using manual or digital systems, and report any uncompleted tasks, site issues (e.g., abandoned vehicles, property damage), including relevant details, photos, and forwarding them to the appropriate colleagues.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A full manual UK driving license.
- Practical experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment.
- Practical knowledge of and ability to operate Grounds Maintenance equipment and machinery.
- Experience working in a customer orientated environment, able to deal with members of the public firmly but sympathetically.
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping.
Starting salary of £25,878. 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays. Based at our Salford Depot. You will be working 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7.30-3.30 and Friday 7.30-3:00 pm (You will also be required to work on a Saturday and Sunday morning between 8am - 10am every 4-6 weeks. You can take this time back in lieu.) Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Grounds Maintenance Operative in Salford employer: 365Domain
Pendleton Together is an exceptional employer dedicated to enhancing community resilience in Salford through meaningful engagement and support. As a non-profit organisation, we prioritise the well-being of our residents and invest back into the community, fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture that values personal development and innovation. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our Neighbourhood Officers to thrive both professionally and personally while making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
