Gardening jobs in Kilmarnock

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Grounds Maintenance Chargehand

Glasgow – covering Glasgow and the Southwest Scotland

£24,988 - £26,304 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Do you like working in the great outdoors? Do you have a passion for Gardening? Or are you looking for a new role? If so, we have a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Charge Hand (also known as a Landscape Technician Charge Hand) to be responsible for the maintenance of communal grounds including grass cutting, trimming hedges and weeding flower beds. It will be your role to provide supervisory support to the wider team and ensure the grounds look presentable for any visitors.

A company van and tools will be provided which you will be responsible for and ensure they are kept in good working condition. So, if you are looking for a new challenge then this may be the role for you.

The role of Grounds Maintenance Chargehand will include:

• Provide supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Use equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carry out all hazardous tasks such as spraying, in accordance with supplier guidelines ensuring relevant records are maintained to comply with health and safety and legal requirements
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations

Skills and experiences:

• A pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent
• NVQ3 or equivalent in Horticulture or similar discipline is desirable
• Recent experience of working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is essential
• Some experience of supervising others
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £24,988 per annum (rising to £26,304 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please

(if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)

Closing Date: 11 December 2024

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.