Title:  Landscape Technician Charge Hand

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 Charge Hand

Ipswich – Covering Ipswich and Essex

£24,988 - £26,304 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

We are looking for a mobile Landscape Technician Charge Hand to join our team in Ipswich. You will visit large estates with large communal gardens and smaller properties with minimal spaces to carry out tasks such as litter picking, grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning and bulk removals. You will work alongside other Landscape Technicians and will lead the team to make sure all sites are visited in accordance with contractual obligation. This role also involves lone working as and when required. A van will be provided, and it will be your responsibility to ensure it is kept in good condition.

The role of Landscape Technician Charge Hand will include:

• Providing supervisory support in keeping estates well maintained and clean
• Using equipment and materials in a safe manner as instructed and in accordance with risk assessment and the manufacturer’s guidance
• Carrying 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
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and continue to be suitable for required tasks
• Responding 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
• £24,988 per annum (rising to £26,304 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 27 June 2024

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