Grounds Maintenance Operative

Reporting to our local Estate Services Manager, you will be delivering a high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance service. You'llbe provided with tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work. This is apermanent, full-timeposition(40 hours a week),based from our site in the Peacehaven area. Although, from October 2025 the role will be based across West Sussex and Hampshire.A company vehicle will be provided. Some key duties will include: Carrying out a range of tasks required for grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, weeding, dead heading, hoeing, planting, pruning, cutting, and watering communal beds. Cutting and maintaining lawns and grass areas to a variety of finishes (fine to rough meadow type) using a variety of machines, including pedestrian operated, tractors & ride-on mowers, strimmers and brush cutters, and including fertiliser and pesticide application Usingand operatinga variety of tools, machinery, and equipment, in accordance with Group and manufacturers guidelines, in order to fulfil duties. Planning and executingsmall scale landscaping operations, as directed, to enhance the appearance of our communal grounds. Removingleaves, moss and snow as required, and apply salt/ grit as directed. Reporting any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager and follow up actions as required. Reporting suspected breaches of the tenancy agreement / lease to the Housing Services Manager e.g., anti-social behaviour, subletting, rubbish dumping, items left in communal areas etc. Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues. What youll need Experience in commercial or domestic Grounds Maintenance Experience of working in small teams Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to this role. You must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six points and with no serious motoring offences in the last 10 years (i.e., CD, DD, DG, DR, IN, MR, TT). You must also have a minimum of two years driving experience. We will undertake driving licence checks on the successful candidate as part of our standard pre-employment checks process. Trailer towing experience would be desirable In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet the above criteria proving examples. Closing date: 17 th July 2025at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitablenumber of applications). Applying for roles with us We appreciate the effort and authenticity that candidates bring to our recruitment process. To ensure fairness and a true reflection of each applicants qualifications, we kindly request that all submissions be personally written and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Applications that are identified as AI-generated may not be considered. Thank you for understanding and for sharing your unique experiences with us. About us At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives. A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. What's in it for you Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailersdiscounts Cycle to work Buy 'sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-05