At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces and lead a small team in Shropshire.
- Company: Join Connexus, a community-focused housing group dedicated to quality service.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, a generous pension, and healthcare plan.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and clear career development pathways available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Valid driving licence and experience with grounds maintenance equipment required.
The predicted salary is between 24397 - 29819 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Shropshire, maintaining the land owned by Connexus and its customers.
We offer annualised hours for our Grounds Maintenance Team which will be worked as follows:
- During summer months (March to October) you will work 42.5 hours per week over five days from 7.30am-4.30pm
- During winter months (November to February) you will work 26 hours per week over four days 7.30am-2.30pm
You will receive a consistent salary throughout the year.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A valid driving licence is essential
- The ability to lead a small team, implement health and safety procedures and carry out associated paperwork
- Experience in carrying out grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub pruning, litter picking, weed control
- The ability to demonstrate both knowledge and experience of both the use and maintenance of mechanically driven equipment
- Experience of using a ride on mower is essential
- Horticultural knowledge is desirable
- Reliable, self-motivated, and flexible attitude
- Excellent customer service attributes and behaviours, enhancing the customers experience
If you are able to demonstrate this, then we’d love to hear from you!
This role will be subject to a basic DBS check.
About Connexus: Connexus is a community focused housing group which aims to deliver good quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Many of our trade roles involve working directly in the community and in the homes of our customers, delivering essential repairs and maintenance work. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced tradesperson, Connexus could be the right fit for you. We offer a great employment deal with excellent benefits, equipment, training and opportunities to progress. Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Some of the benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Pro-rata'd if part-time)
- Generous pension scheme
- Company healthcare plan
- Continual learning and development opportunities
- Paid sickness leave (upon successful completion of probationary period)
- Uniform, van and tools where required are provided
- Long service award
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Career development through clear pathways
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Grounds Maintenance Worker (Level 1) employer: Connexus
Connexus is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and employee development, making it an ideal place for Project Surveyors looking to make a meaningful impact. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, the company offers excellent benefits, hybrid working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. Located in Craven Arms, employees can enjoy a balance of office and site work while contributing to the delivery of high-quality homes across Shropshire and Herefordshire.
