At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful landscapes through mowing, pruning, and litter picking across Shropshire.
- Company: Join a diverse, inclusive not-for-profit organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health support, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a small team and contribute to community wellbeing while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Previous gardening experience and ability to operate garden machinery required.
The predicted salary is between 26442 - 27833 £ per year.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Ketley based - Covering sites across Shropshire
£26,442 - £27,833 per year
40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
We are looking for a Landscape Technician to join our Estate Service team based in Telford. Working as part of a small team of 2, as well as lone working you will be responsible for the ground works on various sites across Shropshire. The role will involve lawn mowing, hedge/shrub pruning and litter picking. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and a well organised team player with good interpersonal skills who has previous experience in a gardening role and knows how to operate garden tools and powered machinery.
The role of Landscape Technician 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
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
About us: We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives.
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:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
£26,442 per annum (rising to £27,833 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
Landscape Technician in Telford employer: Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With generous benefits such as up to 30 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing support, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. Working in Sheffield, you will be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying the advantages of a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving lives.
