Grounds Maintenance Operative

Salary: £28,039.00 - £29,773.00 Per year ‌ The starting salary is £28,880. Here at Sovereign Network Group 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. 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. We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to join our Property Maintenance Team in the Blandford/Dorset area on a permanent basis. 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! What you'll be doing:
• General grounds maintenance on estates, play areas and properties
• Grass cutting and strimming inc the use of ride on mowers
• Pruning, weeding and spraying
• Hedge cutting
• Turfing and seeding
• Sweeping and clearing paths and hard standings 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. What we need from you:
• 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.
• Ride on Mower and trailer experience is preferable.
• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• 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.
• This role is subject to a satisfactory DVLA licence check Job Description We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
• Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• SmartTech
• Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.