Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Grounds Maintenance Operative to become a part of our team in Blackburn.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying out a range of day-to-day tasks including grass mowing, strimming, hedge and shrub cutting, litter picking, and herbicide spraying. You'll also carry out regular inspections and upkeep of playgrounds and play equipment, helping to create safe and pleasant spaces for residents and visitors.

Together Housing Group

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative...

• Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service at all times.
• Carry out grass cutting using a combination of strimmers, small and large pedestrian mowers and ride-on mowers including playgrounds.
• Carry out edging-off work to grassed areas using mechanical equipment.
• Carry out herbicide /pesticide applications.
• Cut back and prune hedges, shrubs, bushes and low trees using hedge trimmers, loppers, pole-saws, (manual or mechanical), or chain saws, (ground based).
• Clear all arisings, (grass cuttings, leaf litter, twigs and branches), etc from paths, steps, drives, shrub beds and gardens using mechanical blowers or manually sweeping and raking.
• Carry out seeding and turfing of grassed areas, planting or re-planting of shrub and flower beds, preparing and sowing wild flower beds and any other horticultural tasks.
• Litter pick and clear rubbish from landscaped areas, (soft or hard landscaping), in association with other grounds maintenance operations.
• Inspect, clear, tidy, mow, strim and, if necessary, make safe play areas and play equipment, including carrying out minor repairs.
• Inspect all areas for hazards, damage, defects and graffiti; make safe, carry out minor repairs and/or report any issues.
• Record work completed using manual or digital systems, and report any uncompleted tasks, site issues (e.g., abandoned vehicles, property damage), including relevant details, photos, and forwarding them to the appropriate colleagues.