Grounds Maintenance Operative - South Manchester

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance across our client schemes and communal areas in line with the Grounds Maintenance Specification. This includes grass cutting, edging, hedge trimming, planting, spraying, and clearing leaves and litter.
• Use a range of hand tools, power tools, and vehicles, carrying out daily checks and basic maintenance, and reporting any faults or damage.
• Identify and report graffiti, vandalism, repairs, and other defects in external communal areas.
• Support seasonal activities such as snow and ice clearance, gritting, and other health and safety maintenance tasks.
• Follow all relevant quality standards and health and safety requirements, including COSHH.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are kept clean, safe, and stored correctly.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides safely and in line with regulations, including reporting invasive weeds.
• Report any safeguarding concerns in line with organisational procedures.

Requirements

• A full manual UK driving licence
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or a similar outdoor/environmental role
• Strong customer service skills with a focus on treating customers and colleagues with respect
• A commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and well-kept neighbourhoods for customers
• A proactive and flexible approach, taking ownership of your work and spotting what needs doing
• A strong focus on health and safety, always working in a safe and compliant way
• Teamwork and collaboration, working effectively with colleagues, contractors, and partners
• Pride in your work and a positive attitude to delivering high-quality services
• What we need from you
• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of our client
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
• What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
• Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and our client)
• WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
• The Market Place ¦High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays
• Reward & Recognition ¦ You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond'
• Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .
• Wage Stream ¦ You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages
• Closing date: 26th June 2026
• Shortlist date: 27th June 2026
• Interview date: TBC

Additional Information

Grounds Maintenance Operative - South Manchester Location: South Manchester Salary: £27,277 You will carry out grounds maintenance across communal environments, including shared spaces around homes, open grassed areas, and landscaped sites. Working as part of a team, you will help deliver a planned maintenance programme that supports high-quality service delivery. You will collaborate with caretaking teams, colleagues, and external partners to maintain clean, green, and safe environments. This includes seasonal duties such as snow and ice clearance, gritting, litter picking, and the removal of fly tipping. You will also identify and report environmental and maintenance issues, working with others to ensure they are resolved effectively.

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