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Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ground Maintenance Operative to work with a client we are working with in Worcester.

Our client are a Housing Association, and based out of Worcester you will be working a 37 hour working week, carrying out the below duties:

Undertaking gardening, garden clearance and/or grounds maintenance for a range of properties in accordance with service specification and works schedule
Undertaking seasonal external maintenance work such as hard landscaping or fencing repairs
Supporting the neighbourhoods team to manage estates to the highest standards and to the satisfaction of customers
Supporting the sustainability of neighbourhoods by maintaining high standards of presentation
Delivering excellent services to customers and work to achieve performance targets and high levels of customer satisfaction
Responsibilities

Work as part of a team delivering gardening services for properties and for other landlords, to agreed timescales and specifications. The gardening work includes grass cutting, clearance, planting, weeding and maintenance of shrub areas using appropriate hand tools and mechanical horticultural appliances
Undertake external maintenance work such as slab repairs and fencing, within agreed timescales
Make use of modern technology to support the delivery of the role on a mobile basis. Use any equipment provided to minimise risks such as alarms and trackers
Work proactively to present schemes to the best standards possible with a view to having a positive impact on the customer view of the service and the satisfaction with the Housing Association as the Landlord
Be mindful of the opportunities for consistently delivering improved value for money supporting the Estate Services Manager to ensure the service is competitive and viable
Deliver excellent customer service, responding to customer enquiries positively and politely, ensuring that enquiries are passed to relevant colleagues for a response where necessary
Work collaboratively with your team and with colleagues across the association to share information; implement best practice and continuously improve service to customers
Deliver and demonstrate the vision, values and behaviours of the organisation at all times
Compile accurate and relevant performance or completion information when required for consideration by the team manager
Work to achieve performance targets, identify any barriers to achieving these targets and agree remedial actions with the team leader
Ensure that health and safety considerations are central to all work activities. Attend health and safety training or briefing as required and ensure that risk assessments are complied with at all times
Ensure that personal protective equipment is used appropriately; equipment is well maintained; COSHH requirements are complied with and work is carried out in a safe manner
All work to be undertaken in line with policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Customer Involvement, Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as reasonably requested by the Team Leader (Grounds Maintenance)
Requirements:

Previous Ground Maintenance experience.
Be able to work outside in all weathers.
Physically fit due to ground conditions.
Hold a Full UK Driving License
Working hours:

Monday to Friday 7am till 3pm and be flexible to work alternate weekends.
For more information on this role, please contact Prakash on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)