Hedge Cutting jobs in Crosby

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.

Landscape Technician

Liverpool

£23,799 - £25,051 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Landscape Technician to join our Estate Services team based in Liverpool. You will be part of Estate Services which consists of around 50+ operatives, within a team of ten grounds maintenance operatives normally in a team of 2 or 3 as well as lone working you will be responsible for the ground works on various sites across the area. The role will involve lawn mowing, hedge/shrub pruning and litter picking. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and a well organised team player with good interpersonal skills who has previous experience in a gardening role and knows how to operate garden tools and powered machinery.

The role of Landscape Technician will include:

• Undertaking grounds maintenance duties such as grass cutting, pruning, weed/moss treatment
• Ensuring all tools and equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers and all relevant hand tools are maintained in good, workable condition and are operated within a safe manner
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of tasks, completing daily work records as appropriate
• Delivering the best service to our customers across all Sanctuary properties
• Complying with health and safety requirements in accordance with supplier guidelines and assessments
• Includes hard & soft landscaping as well as other duties such as fly tipping and some caretaking duties

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience working within a similar role where operating gardening machinery is required
• Holding a pesticide application certificate PA1 – PA6 or equivalent would be desirable
• Good customer service and communication skills
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
• 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
• £23,799 per annum (rising to £25,051 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please

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Closing Date: 16 March 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, 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.

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Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.