Would you like to join us on a mission to tackle the housing crisis in the East of England? We're Flagship Homes, a social housing provider with a big heart and a real passion for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Not only will you be part of something truly meaningful, but you'll also enjoy fair pay and some pretty great perks.

We're all about our people and our customers. We live and breathe our values - Great People Doing Great Things, Relentlessly Improving Performance, Spending Money Wisely, and delivering top-notch customer service.

We are pleased to share an opportunity for someone to us as a Neighbourhood Gardener. This is a permanent job, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a field-based role and will require travel to our customers and properties in and around theIpswich and Woodbridge area.

As a Neighbourhood Gardener, you will carry out and assist with grounds maintenance related tasks to ensure the places in which our customers live are maintained to a high standard.

Working within a customer focused team and efficiently ensure all tasks are carried out in a manner that ensures we are spending our time and money wisely. Your typical work activities will include using strimmer's, ride on mowers, hedge cutting, litter picking and spraying.

You'll maintain high standards and take responsibility for all equipment and health and safety requirements.

Applications are welcomed for the role of Neighbourhood Gardener from those with previous experience within the horticultural industry; You must have the ability to operate the relevant equipment and a full valid manual driving license.

With good problem solving and communication skills, as well as basic competency in Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Teams, you'll also need have a proactive approach and I can work diligently within a team.

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £26,732.16 per annum and a benefits package that includes:

Tools, equipment and uniform.
25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with length of service), with the ability to buy and sell leave.
Access to the Flagship Rewards Scheme offering savings on groceries and VIP rewards.
Death in Service Benefit.
Company Sick Pay.
An agile working environment to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

and that's not all! We're also proud to offer:

Opportunities for development (including apprenticeships, our Academy, and various training options).

Health and well-being programs and initiatives.

Empowerment (we give you the tools and systems to make the right decisions for resolving issues).

A Leadership Team that inspires, develops, and supports you.

Please see the attached Neighbourhood Gardener The Part I Play Statement , for responsibilities and requirements details. To apply please click "apply online" below. You will be asked to attach your CV and provide a supporting statement, outlining why you're the right person for the job; please quote Reference Number 2122 and state that you are applying to be a Neighbourhood Gardener, in your statement. If you'd instead prefer to send us a 3 minute video supporting statement, please share the video's link in the supporting statement box.

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 14 days of the application close date via email. Please make sure to check your email and spam folders regularly for email correspondence.

Closing Date: 16.04.2025. Interview Date: TBC.

Applications may be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview ahead of the close date.

We regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

No Agencies please.

Neighbourhood Gardener - Reference Number 2122

Division Flagship Services Department Neighbourhoods Locations Mobile - Newtide Homes Yearly salary £26,732.16 Employment type Full-time

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