Grounds Maintenance Operative

<p><strong>The starting salary is £28,880.</strong></p><p>Here at <strong>Sovereign Network Group</strong> we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. </p><p>We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South. </p><p>We are looking for a <strong>Grounds Maintenance Worker</strong> to join our Property Maintenance Team in the<strong></strong><strong>Berkshire area</strong><strong></strong>on a permanent basis. </p><p>You'll be completing grounds maintenance works at Sovereign Network Group's properties so you'll need a passion to work outdoors whatever the weather! </p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>General grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and properties </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Grass cutting and strimming inc the use of ride on mowers </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Pruning, weeding and spraying </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Hedge cutting </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Turfing and seeding </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings </p></li></ul><p>To make sure we can deliver an excellent service to our customers you'll take 60% of your annual leave from November to March and 40% from April to October. </p><p><strong>What we need from you:</strong></p><ul><li><p>You should have some experience of carrying out general grounds maintenance to a high standard, and be able to deliver an excellent service to our customers. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ride on Mower and trailer experience is preferable. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Enjoy working as part of a team. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>You'll also need a valid driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience in order that you have the ability to drive a company van on occasion. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>This role is subject to a satisfactory DVLA licence check</p></li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?G5Q9wNewzuMamxVrO2cRtNpgCepauC4Hm" width="0" height="0" />