Gardener

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping outdoor spaces safe, tidy and well maintained? Do you enjoy varied, hands-on work and being part of a reliable team?At Bridge-It Housing, we're driven by one simple purpose: to make a real difference on people's lives. We don't just talk about positive change; we live it every day. As one of our permanent Gardeners, you'll play a key role in bringing that mission to life. If you're practical, flexible and take satisfaction in a job well done, this could be the role for you. We pride ourselves on being a supportive community, both in how we work together as colleagues and in the care, respect and consistency we bring to our clients every day.:Hours of Work : 35 hours working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pmLocation: West Yorkshire.A fully expensed company van will be provided for business use only.(For insurance purposes, we require you to be over 25 years old, have been driving for 2 years, and a clean driving licence.)Salary: Starting salary £ 25,000 Per AnnumContract Type: Full Time, PermanentClosing Date: (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)Interview Date:The Ideal Gardener :Previous experience in a similar gardening, grounds maintenance, or general labouring role preferred.Effective communication and collaboration skills.Strong customer service skills to interact with clients in a professional manner.Reliable, flexible, and comfortable with a varied workload.A valid driver's licence and a licence to drive a sprinter-type van (based on group insurance policy) is essential.What you will do as a Gardener:Gardening and Grounds Maintenance: Carry out weeding, cutting back bushes, grass cutting and strimming, ensuring gardens are kept tidy and free from weeds and rubbish.Refuse and Site Clearance: Remove rubbish from properties and grounds, keeping outdoor spaces clean and safe.Weighbridge Duties: Attend Dendy Dale weighbridge as and when needed.Property Support: Collecting and delivering furniture into properties and building flat-pack furniture as required.Flexibility and Team Contribution: Take on other reasonable duties as the business requires and provide support in other areas when needed.Bridge-It Housing Gardener Benefits:30 Days annual leave, rising 1 day on year 2 year 5 and year 7 to a total of 33 + Bank HolidaysSummer and Christmas PartyStaff Incentives such as The Ideas factory!Bright Exchange & Blue light Card for Staff discountsSalary reviewed annuallyFull kitchen facilities on site including tea and coffee for both clients and StaffTools are providedPlus much moreWho are we:Bridge-It Housing provides housing and support to families, single males and females. We do not discriminate by race, colour or religion and see each client as an individual, a human being, with the ability to, with the right support, turn their life around.We work to ensure that all our clients have as much respect, dignity, independence, choice and control over their own lives as possible.Empowerment is an important part of how we work. By empowerment we mean building the capacity of people who have experienced homelessness to feel that they are part of our society, regain control of their lives and become more confident about participating in decisions that affect their future.We work to foster an environment in which clients take responsibility for their own tasks and actions and learn to respect each other as individuals.A basic DBS is required for this role so please ensure any disclosures are correctly declared if you are successful as this could affect your employment for this role.Bridge-it housing is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities.Were proud to have a diverse team of employees from all walks of life, that are all passionate about supporting those in need, and as helpful as previous experience with supporting vulnerable people is, what matters most to us is that you are passionate, empathetic and committed to making a positive difference, so if this Gardener role sounds like you click apply now!TPBN1_UKTJ