We are working closely with Southern Housing to assist with the appointment of a Ground Maintenance Operative, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.60- £17.75 per hour

Summary:

The Ground Maintenance Operative is responsible for delivering high-quality estate maintenance services that ensure communal areas, external environments and shared facilities are safe, clean, attractive and well maintained. The postholder will undertake a wide range of estate maintenance duties including cleaning, minor repairs, grounds upkeep, inspections and customer support across Southern Housing estates.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake litter picking, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing and spot cleaning of communal areas.
• Assist with maintaining grassed areas, shrubs, hedges, flower beds and landscaped spaces.
• Report repairs beyond own competence to the Maintenance Team and monitor completion where appropriate.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and tools are maintained, stored safely and used in accordance with manufacturer guidance.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety legislation and Southern Housing policies.
• Act as a visible and approachable representative of Southern Housing on estates.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.

Essentials:

• Experience carrying out grounds maintenance, estate services, facilities maintenance or manual labour duties.
• Good practical maintenance and repair skills.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, grounds maintenance and property repairs.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation, safe working practices and COSHH requirements.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a Standard DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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