Environmental Services Operative

The role be based from our Skipton depot and will cover the North Yorkshire area. Do you take pride in the quality of your work? Are you keen to join a forward-thinking and ever-growing housing association? If so, read on! What were all about You might think of Yorkshire Housing as just a housing provider. We own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for current and future customers to have a place theyre proud to call home. Were all about the customer, and our service doesnt stop once the keys are in the door. So, what will I be doing? Youll carry out our grounds maintenance function ensuring that all seasonal cuts, flower bed maintenance, control of weeds and renovation to grassed areas and all other associated grounds maintenance are to tip-top standards. Youll have responsibility for the daily use and maintenance of all grounds maintenance equipment (strimmers, mowers and tractors) and keep accurate records of this. Occasionally youll be carrying out minor works to include fencing, UPVC maintenance as prepared by both property and environmental services and other sections within the company. As part of this role, youll actively participate in the companys emergency out of hours emergency service, being part of a rota and attending community-based emergency situations along with minor repairs (e.g. flooding, boarding up, etc.).

• Youll have previous experience and skills in this area from a similar role and have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including the use of safe machinery and PPE.
• A validUK driving licence is an essential requirement.
• Fantastic communication skills goes without saying!
• Youll be really capable of using your own initiative and working unsupervised.
• We need you to be passionate about offering a quality service!
• A display of many of the relevant behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housings Values.
It would be a real bonus if you had the following:
• Recognised apprenticeship in horticultural, landscape maintenance, community-based services.
• Experience undertaking duties relevant to the post.
• Experience of trailer and plant towing.
Whats in it for you

In return, we offer a salary of£25,645per annumfor a 37-hour week, 25 days annual leave (raising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays. So, what sets us apart from thecompetition? For starters, we pay more than the market average and provide you with your own vehicle for business purposes. We pay for all training that isnt common practice in this field, thus saving you a lot of money! All kit and PPE are provided from day one. But thats not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At Yorkshire Housing, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where well match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few. Our peoples health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional. So, now youre really interested? At Yorkshire Housing, were actively building a work environment thats inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.