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  • Grounds Maintenance Chargehand - Kingdom Housing Association

    Created: 23/06/2025
    News/Events Category: Job Vacancies


    Post: Grounds Maintenance Chargehand
    Organisation: Kingdom Housing Association
    Hours: 38 hours per week 
    Salary: £29,026 - £31,560 per annum 
    Location: Glenrothes


    Kingdom Group is evolving to meet the changing needs of their customers and communities. With housing challenges across Scotland, the work they do has never been more important. Their Asset Operations Team works together to provide a high quality grounds maintenance service for the Kingdom Group. To support this vital work, they're recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your skills will help to maintain homes within the Kingdom Group, supporting their vision of great homes, services, people, and communities. This is an opportunity to shape how they work, ensuring that they're committed to delivering as one Kingdom to provide the highest standard of service to all customers.

    The role

    As a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand, you will:

    • Provide weekly performance/resource updates to the Grounds Maintenance Coordinator
    • Lead and line manage a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives to effectively deliver a grounds maintenance service
    • Operate and carry out basic maintenance to all grounds maintenance machinery and equipment in line with health and safety regulations
    • Ensure the relevant mandatory training is carried out and kept up to date for your direct reports
    • Work as part of the Grounds Maintenance team to deliver exceptional customer service and experience

    Why join Kingdom Group?

    At Kingdom Group, every role is about making a difference. Every role directly contributes to improving lives, supporting communities, and delivering positive outcomes for those who rely on Kingdom. Working there means joining a supportive, innovative organisation where your work truly matters. They're proud to hold Investors in People Gold and Investors in Young People Platinum accreditations, reflecting their focus on professional development, employee wellbeing, and creating a workplace where everyone thrives.

    What they offer

    Kingdom Group is a forward-thinking organisation recognised with Investors in People Gold and Investors in Young People Platinum accreditations. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You will find a supportive workplace that prioritises work-life balance, flexibility, and employee wellbeing and offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative, innovative environment.

    About you

    Kingdom is looking for someone who has:

    • Minimum of SVQ Level 2 qualification
    • Experience in a grounds maintenance role
    • An understanding of health and safety legislation
    • Knowledge of COSHH
    • An understanding of the safe use of relevant products and equipment required for the role
    • Customer service skills
    • The ability to understand and quantify risk
    • The ability to undertake manual outdoor work in all weathers
    • Strong attention to detail

    How to apply 

    Apply through their website at: https://www.kingdomhousing.org.uk/jobs/ 

    To discuss the role or require reasonable adjustments as part of this process please contact us on 01592 632577 or [email protected]

    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.

    Interviews will take place on 29 July 2025. If there is a large volume of interest, they will open up 30 July for interviews too. 

    The closing date for applications is Sunday 06 July 2025.



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