We are looking for dedicated and diligentGrounds Maintenance Operative to join our team in Blackburn. In this position, you will be tasked with a variety of daily activities, including mowing grass, strimming, trimming hedges and shrubs, picking up litter, and applying herbicides. Additionally, you will perform regular inspections and maintenance of playgrounds and play equipment, contributing to the creation of safe and enjoyable environments for both residents and visitors. Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - https://togetherhousing-group.my.canva.site/ Requirements Outline of key responsibilities for the Grounds Maintenance Operative... Act as a point of contact for residents, responding to their queries, liaising with Together Housing colleagues where necessary & giving an excellent standard of customer service at all times.Carry out grass cutting using a combination of strimmer's, small and large pedestrian mowers and ride-on mowers including playgroundsCarry out edging-off work to grassed areas using mechanical equipment.Carry out herbicide /pesticide applications.Cut back and prune hedges, shrubs, bushes and low trees using hedge trimmers, loppers, pole-saws, (manual or me