At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful outdoor spaces through grass cutting, hedge trimming, and more.
- Company: Join Delta Housing Ltd, a company dedicated to quality and community.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunities for learning and development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while enjoying a rewarding outdoor job.
- Qualifications: Must have a full driving licence and experience with horticultural machinery.
The predicted salary is between 30060 - 30060 £ per year.
Job Description
Grounds Maintenance Operative £29,645 Chelmsford Permanent Full-Time We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative, who will deliver a high-quality effective grounds maintenance service within agreed timescales to all Delta properties in the Delta Portfolio and our partnership agreements, including sheltered schemes, communal areas and individual properties, ensuring Deltas land is maintained to a high standard to meet customer needs.
What you'll be doing Deliver a high-quality grounds maintenance service by undertaking tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, litter picking, planting and minor tree works, as well as Undertake repairs and maintenance as required to fencing, gates and posts.
Carry out basic maintenance, cleaning and safety checks of horticultural machinery, vehicles and tools, reporting any defects or unsafe machinery/tools to your line manager.
Conduct all work to comply with current health and safety (H&S) legislation, including manual handling, working at heights and asbestos awareness, with method statements and risk assessments undertaken where appropriate.
Support the Lead Grounds Maintenance, Operational Trade Supervisor (Grounds Maintenance) and Operations Manager (Empty Homes and Planned) by working to continuously improve the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance service.
Full, current manual driving licence.
Experience of operating grass cutting equipment and other horticultural machinery.
Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: This role requires you onsite full time.
Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need.
We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd.
Grounds Maintenance Operative/Grounds person (Permanent) in Essex employer: Delta Housing
Delta Housing is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration thrives. With a hybrid work model and generous benefits including a healthcare cash plan and 25 days of annual leave, employees enjoy a balanced work-life experience in the vibrant city of Chelmsford, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
