Grounds Maintenance & DMC Support

GVR Building Services are currently looking for X4 Grounds Maintenance operatives.

Provide flexible, seasonal support across the Grounds Maintenance (March to October) and DMC (October to March) services, delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service across all Delta properties and partnership agreements. Ensure land, communal areas and individual homes are maintained to a high standard, meeting agreed timescales, budgets and performance targets. Adopt a flexible approach to undertake a wide range of tasks across service areas, enabling the efficient, right-first-time delivery of a cost-effective service.

Key accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, weed control, litter picking, planting and minor tree works.
• Undertake mould treatments and washing using appropriate equipment and technology to mitigate damp risks.
• Carry out a range of enabling works to support customers in living safely in their homes.
• Complete minor repairs and maintenance, including basic plumbing, window and door checks, glazing measurements, insulation, decoration, and fencing/gate repairs.
• Operate in line with health and safety requirements, including manual handling, working at height and asbestos awareness, ensuring risk assessments are followed and unsafe practices reported.
• Maintain, clean and carry out basic safety checks on tools, machinery and vehicles, reporting any defects promptly.
• Prepare and maintain planted areas, carry out basic tree inspections and report any concerns.
• Record and report completed works, highlighting any repairs, issues or health and safety concerns in communal areas.
• Support seasonal and inclement weather activities, including clearing and gritting footpaths as directed.
• Work flexibly across Grounds Maintenance and DMC services, responding effectively to customer and colleague enquiries and escalating where appropriate.
• Act as a CHP ambassador, delivering a customer-focused, right-first-time service and ensuring customers feel informed and safe.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and managers to support repairs, empty homes and wider project work.
• Contribute to service improvement and cost efficiency by participating in team activities, identifying opportunities and maintaining a flexible approach to new tasks.
• Participate in training and development to broaden skills and service capability.
• Ensure the appropriate use and upkeep of vehicles, equipment and resources, including effective management of green waste.
• Support service leads and supervisors in continuously improving Grounds Maintenance and DMC delivery.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required