Gardening jobs in Heswall

Main purpose of the role:

To ensure that the grounds, external areas and buildings at the Raby site are safe, clean, well maintained and presented to a high standard for staff, people we support and visitors.

The Site Groundskeeper will undertake a range of planned and reactive grounds, building and general maintenance duties, working closely with the House & Day Service Management teams and the Estates & Facilities team. The role will involve the use of a variety of machinery and equipment, including tractors, with appropriate training provided.

The post holder will also support the organisation in maintaining a safe environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards, carrying out maintenance and repairs, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety requirements.

About The Role

Core tasks:

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  Carry out routine ground’s maintenance across the Raby site, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, leaf raking and general grounds clearance.
• Plant, maintain and nurture flowers, plants and other areas of greenery to provide a pleasant, attractive and homely environment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the site by removing rubbish, litter and general debris from the grounds.
• Work closely with House & Day Service Management teams to ensure external areas of buildings are clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Carry out regular checks of the site and buildings to help ensure a safe environment for staff, people we support and visitors.
• Oversee and action matters identified through Health and Safety site audits, working closely with the Health & Safety Advisor to identify, report and remove potential hazards.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance works to the grounds and Day Service buildings as directed by the Estates & Facilities Manager, Estates & Facilities Supervisor.
• Operate a range of machinery and equipment, including tractors, following appropriate training and safe working procedures.
• Undertake general maintenance, cleaning and basic repairs of machinery and equipment.
• Carry out repairs and replacement of associated ground works where required.
• Repair and renew paving, brickwork and walls as necessary.
• Undertake repairs and renewal of foul water pipes, drainage systems and associated components.
• Carry out basic painting and decorating work, particularly during the winter months or as directed.
• Undertake basic joinery and plumbing works as required.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of materials, equipment and supplies and arrange ordering of required items.
• Report any internal or external damage to buildings, property, grounds or site infrastructure to the Estates & Facilities Manager or Estates & Facilities Supervisor.
• Liaise with external contractors, tradespeople and inspectors when requested.
• Maintain accurate records of building, grounds and maintenance works undertaken and any outstanding actions.
• Support winter maintenance activities including gritting, snow clearance, management of icy conditions and ensuring safe access routes across the site.

Person Specification

Full UK Driving licence - Essential

Please read through Job Description for further requirements.

Hours - 37 hours & 30 minutes per week

Required Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence

Skills Needed

Painting, Landscaping, Gardening, Van Driving

About The Company

Founded in Wirral in 1968 by a group of concerned parents, the organisation currently employs more than 900 staff, supporting over 400 adults and many more families, through services across Wirral and Cheshire.

The charity provides residential care, supported living, day services, advice and support, along with specialist autism training. Autism Together also has two farms, a woodland, three cafés, and a rock band led by the people we support.

Autism is a lifelong condition, which affects each person uniquely. It can affect a person’s ability to form relationships, to communicate, and to understand the world around them.

Autism Together aims to provide an exceptional service to autistic people, using collaboration and experience to improve their skills and opportunities, and build brighter futures for every person we support.

Company Culture

The majority of our autism services are based in locations across Wirral, and around 87% of our staff live in Wirral too.

Our charity’s Mission is to help autistic people develop to their full potential, while educating and developing the community around them.

The autistic adults our staff support learn diverse skills and join in a wide range of activities such as swimming, cycling, and trampolining, accessing their local communities and enjoying days out. They have the opportunity to express themselves through art, music, photography, and animation. We even have a series of podcasts created and recorded by the people we support.

This ties in with Our Values, which are:

• Be Person-Centred – we recognise that each person has the right to live their life as they determine, treating each individual as the ultimate expert in their own autism.
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  Promote Learning – we focus on lifelong skill development and adapting strategies to suit individual thinking patterns and sensory needs.

Company Benefits

We provide our staff with a well-rounded benefits package, including fully-paid induction training, enhanced overtime rates, access to the Blue Light Card, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 counselling and financial wellbeing advice.

There's also improved Staff Benefits:

• Recommend a Friend - £500 (subject to terms).
• Early overtime pay.
• Apprenticeships and ongoing professional development.
• Employee Health Assistance Programme.
• Long service awards.
• Support for families, including enhanced maternity/adoption pay.
• Yearly staff awards ceremony.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free enhanced DBS check.

Check out the full Autism Together Staff Benefits Booklet.

Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Wellbeing Scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, Staff celebration events

Salary

£13.69 per hour