3876 Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative (DAMHA) - Karbon Homes

Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative

Karbon Homes

About the role:



Working outdoors in all weathers across the Karbon footprint covering cyclical maintenance, garden clearances, grass cutting, tree maintenance, litter picking and fly tipping clearance and associated works as directed by the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader.

The role requires a good working knowledge of current health and safety, working to specification and time management and an enthusiastic resilient attitude.

You will be operating and be responsible for a variety of ride on mowers and other horticultural and arboricultural equipment as well as familiarity with operating systems on PDA, supervision and driving an allocated Karbon vehicle. With relevant experience in a similar role, you will have a knowledge of and a strong commitment to customer care as first point of contact and be responsible for ensuring works are completed in line with our service standards as the Lead Operative in a team of three and be able to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative.

You would be first point of contact with the Team Leader and responsible for ensuring quality of completed works and that all Health and Safety guidance is followed.


A full UK driving licence is essential and towing experience would be beneficial.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Operative to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in building on an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety, and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of a modern ground maintenance service and the challenges it faces with experience of improving areas.

You will need to be able to follow instructions and interpret site maps whilst also being able to think on your feet. Experience of Ride On Mower operation would be an advantage as would experience of pesticide application and using a PDA.

This must all be combined with a strong commitment to excellent customer service and learning and development.



About our team:

The successful candidate will work in our Grounds Maintenance team led by the Grounds Maintenance Manager If you require further information about the role, please contact Kyle 07799 341548 or Adam 07711 494413



Key Information:

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

- Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative – Permanent

- Salary is £26,981 per annum (pay award pending)

- Location: Based in Chester le Street

- Regular travel will be required

- 37 Hours per week:

- Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 15:00 and Friday 07:00 – 14:30


We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.



Enjoy great benefits:

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/ or via Indeed.



Important dates:

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 21 May 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date - W/C Monday 26 May 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [email protected]
 

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