Grounds Maintenance Operative

Salary up to £28,000 per annum plus benefits (DOE)
39 hours per week.
Permanent Role.
Location: Dorchester (Frampton) covering sites in Dorset and surrounding areas.
Closing date for applications: 28.01.26 (Midday)

Please be aware that we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship against this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK without the need for Employer Sponsorship.

At Magna, our vision is to create great homes together. We have ambitious plans, and are seeking creative, aspirational, and talented people to join our fast paced, adaptable, and highly collaborative environment

The role & what you take care of:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team. Primarily working as part of a two-person crew within a larger group of eleven covering Dorset and the surrounding areas, this role requires collaboration with colleagues across the wider team and service. As an integral member of our multi-disciplinary staff, you will uphold best practices and actively contribute to our core Vision and Values: Always Safe, All About Customers, Be Kind, Own It, One Team and Be Curious!

You will be responsible for managing our communal areas, grass cutting, minor tree works and hedge / shrub cutting.
A comprehensive Role Profile is attached to this advert.

What you need to be successful:

Proven experience in providing grounds maintenance services is essential.
A willingness to learn, coupled with a positive and flexible attitude, as well as being a great team player, is key to this role.
Applicants will need to have a full driving license and the ability and confidence to tow a trailer.
You will require the ability to get to and from the Frampton depot independently.

This post is subject to a Basic Level Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applicants with transferable qualities are encouraged to apply.

Magna Benefits:

We pride ourselves on providing an excellent working environment and great benefits. We look after those who work for us as we understand that without the commitment of our colleagues, we would not be able to provide the fantastic range of services to our customers.

We offer:

Company sick pay
Pension matched up to 8%.
Learning and Development.
Mileage and Agile working
Paid day a year to volunteer.
Wellbeing Portal and Colleague Voice.
Rental / Stamp Duty Loan and Credit Union.
Employee assistance & Health Care Cash Plan.
Discounts on entertainment, high street shops and grocery shopping.
Competitive annual leave entitlement, which increases progressively with the duration of your service over the first five years.

Our full range of benefit details can be viewed on our website under each vacancy.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Dani Davies – Talent Acquisition Manager.

To apply please visit our Magna website, select Careers Tab / Current Vacancies / Role, or follow the link attached to this advert.

Magna reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application early.

Magna Housing Ltd

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