Grounds Maintenance Operative (Worcester)

Platform Property Care has a permanent position for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance Team based in Worcester covering our Estates and communities in the area. This is an ideal role for someone who loves working outdoors and creating great looking environments for our customers. What could you be doing? You will be responsible for looking after the green areas in and around our estates. Your duties will include tractor and pedestrian grass maintenance, brush cutting/ strimming, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, planting, weeding, and litter picking.

Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.

• Basic salary of £25,530 per annum
• Permanent contract with work all year round
• 25 days holiday plus 8 paid bank holidays
• Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 20%
Some things we need from you:
• You'll be motivated and passionate about making a difference to our external landscape
• You'll have a full UK driving licence - this is essential as it is a mobile role
• You will really enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
• You'll have a good Health & Safety knowledge
• And have some relevant grounds maintenance/ gardening/horticultural skills, experience, or qualifications
The working pattern for this role is a permanent annualised contract: Summer (March - November) 42.5 hours a week Monday to Friday Winter (December - February) 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday The vacancy is for a team based in Worcester so you will need to live close to a WR3 postcode. Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.