We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Gardener / Maintenance Operative to join our

Maintenance Team in the Southeast for 4 days per week. This hands-on role is primarily

responsible for maintaining the gardens and outdoor spaces at our properties to a high

standard, ensuring they remain safe, attractive and welcoming for our tenants.

Alongside gardening duties, the successful candidate will support the wider maintenance team

with general property maintenance, decorating and minor repairs as required, particularly

during quieter seasonal periods.

As a frontline ambassador for Zetetick Housing, you will consistently demonstrate our values

and commitment to delivering excellent service to tenants, colleagues and partners.

Maintain gardens and external areas across Zetetick Housing properties
oCarry out routine gardening tasks including:
Lawn mowing
Hedge trimming
Pruning shrubs and small trees
Weeding and planting
Leaf clearance
General tidying of outdoor areas
Undertake minor landscaping and garden improvement works where required
Ensure all outdoor spaces are safe, presentable and accessible for tenants
Monitor and report any health and safety concerns relating to grounds or external areas
Maintain gardening tools and equipment in good working order and report any defects

Carry out minor maintenance and repair tasks including:
Painting and decorating
Furniture assembly
Basic DIY repairs
Minor plumbing tasks
Assist with preparing void properties for new tenants
Identify and report maintenance issues requiring specialist contractors
Support planned maintenance projects as directedGeneral Responsibilities
Organise appointments and manage your own workload effectively
Complete and submit job records accurately using our mobile-based repairs system
Liaise closely with the Housing Maintenance Supervisor and Housing Team regarding
work priorities
Participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota (additional payment and door-to-door hours apply)
Work safely and in accordance with health and safety procedures at all times
Carry out basic dynamic risk assessments before undertaking work and report hazards, accidents, incidents and near misses in line with company procedures.
Work independently in a lone working environment.

Essential

Practical experience in gardening, grounds maintenance or landscaping
Ability to carry out basic property maintenance and DIY tasks
Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including outdoor work in all
weather conditions and the safe use of gardening equipment and materials.
Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems
Good organisational and time management skills
Strong customer service approach and respect for vulnerable tenants and their homes
Good written, verbal and numerical skills
IT literate and able to use mobile-based job management systems
Full UK driving licence (Successful applicants will be subject to a driving licence check.)
Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Desirable

Experience of working within social housing, supported housing or a similar
environment
Experience of basic decorating or property maintenance work
Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of gardening equipment

Company vehicle provided for business use
Company uniform and PPE provided
Enhanced workplace pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution
Additional payment for participation in the on-call rota
Free parking at our Uckfield depot
Training and development opportunities
Access to our Workplace Health Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS)
Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning
disabilities and additional needs

Please email us at hr@zhc.org.uk with your CV and covering letter

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Housing Gardener & Maintenance Operative