Landscape Technician

We have an opportunity for a Landscape Technician to join our Estate Services Grounds Maintenance Team, based in Sheffield. You will be responsible for grounds maintenance, horticulture, green space care, use of petrol powered gardening equipment, weeding and maintaining flower beds. It will be your responsibility to ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors. A company van and tools will be provided which you will be responsible and ensure they are kept in good working condition. This is done on a rota basis where works are planned on a two-weekly cycle. In addition to this we maintain void property gardens as well as those that are part of a garden assistance scheme.

The role of Landscape Technician will include:

• Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, strimming, pruning, weed/moss treatment, litter picking and some soft landscaping services


• 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, Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

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.


• 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


• Excellent communication skills


• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
  
  Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
  
  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:


• 24 days annual leave 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


• Employee discounts


• Wellbeing support and tools


• Employee recognition scheme


• £23,799 per annum (rising to £25,051 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)