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Grounds Maintenance Operative - Kingdom Housing Association
Created: 06/11/2024Kingdom Housing Association provides housing and support throughout East Central Scotland. Their asset management team manage, maintain and invest in their property assets to make sure that properties are attractive and good quality homes for residents and future customers.
About the Role
Kingdom is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to be part of their grounds maintenance team. This role will be based in the West area of Fife undertaking year-round work for customers in landscaped and communal areas. The team will carry out general ground maintenance such as grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, low level tree pruning and leaf collection. Each team will have access to a van for travel between sites, however, you may have to travel to and from site at the start and end of the day depending on your location. You will be provided with all the relevant training to carry out the role. Please note that the working location of this role will be in the Dunfermline area.
About You
You will have previous experience in a semi-skilled manual labour role, good customer service skills and be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will have a full driving licence and basic knowledge of health and safety legislation. You will be required to complete a satisfactory Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland check.
The Package
Kingdom offer an attractive salary and benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and flexible working options.
How to apply
Kingdom is committed to contributing towards the eradication of homelessness. As part of that, they particularly welcome applications from people who are currently registered homeless or have been in the last 12 months. They will guarantee shortlisting to any applicant who meets that criteria and the essential criteria for the vacancy. If they offer you the role and you are homeless at that point, they will also offer you a tenancy in one of their properties as part of the Naumann Initiative. If you wish your application to be considered under the scheme, please state this under "Supporting information" on your application form. Scottish Charity No: SC000874
The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 November 2024.