Grounds Maintenance Operative
FUTURES HOUSING GROUP, Leabrooks, Derbyshire
Grounds Maintenance Operative
£24035
FUTURES HOUSING GROUP, Leabrooks, Derbyshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 5 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: b84e697acc96491f9cf83f81507ac21e
Full Job Description
- Undertake grounds maintenance duties; grass cutting, shrub bed management.
- Operate and maintain safely grounds maintenance plant and equipment: Ride on mower, pedestrian mower, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, powered blower (backpack & handheld), rotavator in accordance with training and manufacturers guidelines.
- Operate specialist grounds maintenance plant and equipment where competent to do so: chainsaw, brushwood chipper, stump grinder, tractor plus attachments.
- Assist with preparing previously maintained land to convert to wildflowers (rotavating, clearing, establishing free drainage, sowing and maintaining) Futures who? We're a highly successful, independent, not-for-profit organisation providing homes and support for thousands of people across the Midlands. Our motto is 'Great places, great services, great tomorrows'. We're an Investors in People Platinum employer and our people tell us they love working here.
You'll need to have experience of grass cutting and shrub bed management, and the plant and equipment associated with these tasks As well as a background in grounds maintenance and horticulture you will also need to have a can do attitude and enjoying working in all weather types that the UK seasons bring us! You'll also need a full, clean driving licence.
Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job.
If you're successful, you'll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits with a big emphasis on health and well-being. To support your work life balance, in addition to 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, we also promote the chance to buy and sell holiday throughout the year. Your working week will be 37 hours.