Grounds & Landscape Technician | Maintenance & Horticulture

Sanctuary Group; Rochford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local not-for-profit organisation in Rochford is looking for a Landscape Technician to join their grounds team. Responsibilities include maintaining estates, providing accurate information, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Required skills include a Pesticide Application Certificate or willingness to obtain one, along with practical experience operating machinery. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and life assurance. This role supports an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Employee Networks focused on inclusion

Qualifications

• Must possess literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths.
• Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 required or willingness to work towards.
• Must have recent experience undertaking a similar role.
• Practical experience of operating machinery necessary.
• Good command of written and spoken English is essential.
• A full valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain estates as per grounds maintenance contract specifications.
• Provide timely updates on progress and maintain accurate work records.
• Address complaints and issues in service delivery professionally.
• Ensure tools and equipment are well maintained.
• Use materials safely according to risk assessments.
• Carry out hazardous tasks per guidelines, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy equivalent to grade C GCSE English and Maths

Pesticide Application Certificate PA1 – PA6 (or equivalent)

Recent experience in a similar role

Practical experience in operating machinery

Good understanding of written and spoken English

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

A local not-for-profit organisation in Rochford is looking for a Landscape Technician to join their grounds team. Responsibilities include maintaining estates, providing accurate information, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Required skills include a Pesticide Application Certificate or willingness to obtain one, along with practical experience operating machinery. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and life assurance. This role supports an inclusive workplace culture.