The roleWe have an exciting opportunity for TWO Gardeners to join our Property Team on a seasonal seven-month basis, with the potential to transition to a permanent role for the right candidate. As a gardener you'll help to maintain and improve gardens and ground across our homes in and around Staffordshire.
Job requirements - Perform garden maintenance tasks like lawn mowing, hedge cutting, pruning, weeding and litter picking.
- Other tasks included are gutter cleaning, fence and gate repairs and small-scale home repairs for our residents, and the collection of fly-tipping waste.
- You will need to use powered equipment such as brush cutters, hedge cutters, lawn mowers and leaf blowers.
- Perform landscaping works to help improve our outdoor spaces.
- You may be required to drive company vans and tow trailers to enable delivery of the service.
- Communicate with your line manager with daily phone calls, emails, and regular one-to-one meetings throughout the year.
What we're looking for - Someone who is experienced and skilled in the delivery of grounds maintenance.
- Ability to carry-out small-scale property repairs.
- A person who can and will work in all weathers.
- Experience and knowledge of safe working practice.
- An understanding of what great customer service is.
- A person with a positive outlook who can solve problems.
- Educated to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent.
- Willingness to learn new skills and committed to continuous improvement.
- A full UK driving licence.
Help us wave goodbye to stigmas and hello to a new chapter of affordable housing.
Apply now!We'll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.#Housing #Gardening #FullTime #GreatBenefits #JobsThatGiveBack
Who we areWe're part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Staffs Housing is a leader in providing quality affordable housing to Staffordshire, Cheshire and the surrounding areas, ensuring there are no barriers to home-seekers finding a place they're proud to call home.
Watch our short video below and hear what our residents think about us and how we're breaking down the barriers to good quality housing.
Why choose us?No matter what brand you're working with across the Honeycomb Group, you can trust us to look after you. Creating a happy home doesn't just apply to our customers, it applies to our staff too. That's why we offer:
A range of discounts at many high-street retailers and well-known brands.
Discounted gym membership at our head office and access to our cycle to work scheme - save money on bikes and equipment.
We offer flexible working, to help you manage your work-life balance.
Annual leave purchase scheme with two chances to join and boost your annual leave- you will also be entitled to time off for public holidays or paid days to take flexibly.
We also give all staff 'My Day'. Whether it's celebrating a birthday, spending time with family or just taking a day off to relax. You can use your My Day for anything that really matters to you.
A commitment to your learning and development with a great onboarding experience, external events, conferences, coaching, training courses and support with professional qualifications.
Keep fit and save money with our cycle to work scheme. Purchase bikes and equipment through your salary and save on tax and national insurance contributions.
Our Employee Assistance Programme gives you free access to 24-hour phone counselling support, health advice and legal advice, 365 days a year and face-to-face counselling options.
Occupational Health services. Access to a range of services, including free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
We never shut the doorAt Honeycomb Group we know that a Group full of people from diverse backgrounds and communities makes us better at what we do. This means building a more inclusive and diverse workplace and promoting equality for all regardless of what you look like, where you come from and who you love. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
