Garden Services Operative in Havant

ABOUT US

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the role

Would you like to join our Estates team as a Garden Services Operative and help us to deliver an excellent service for our residents? This is a great opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player. We are excited to offer a new opportunity for an operative to join our dedicated Estates team, serving the Havant, Hayling Island, Portsmouth & Waterlooville area on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality grounds maintenance, gardening, and cleaning services across a diverse portfolio of sites. Your responsibilities will include caring for lawns, shrubs, and plants, removing refuse, and maintaining internal communal areas to agreed standards, specifications, and timelines. As the face of Guinness on site, you will build positive relationships with customers, contractors, and colleagues, ensuring access, reporting repairs, fly tipping, graffiti, and any safeguarding concerns.

What we are looking for

We are a customer-first organisation, and we believe that how we work is just as important as what we deliver. We are looking for someone who brings not only hands-on experience in estate maintenance but also a proactive, service-oriented attitude. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Solid experience in grounds maintenance across varied sites and garden types
• Strong knowledge of lawn, shrub, and plant care
• A track record of delivering excellent customer service
• Physical capability to perform tasks safely and effectively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and PPE

Desirable qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications would be an advantage:

• NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent (RHS, City & Guilds, HND)
• PA1 and PA6 NPTC Certificates

If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this position, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and submit a copy of your CV.

Benefits

• Holidays: We offer 25 - 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
• Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
• Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
• Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility.
• Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death.
• Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade.
• VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if required for VDU work.
• Access to the Finance wellbeing portal.
• Professional subscription annual payment.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Car lease scheme.