Westway Trust is seeking a passionate and committed Grounds Person to support the Grounds and Gardens team with the maintenance and development of the grounds and gardens across the Trust's 23 acres of land, ensuring the Trust's land is kept clean, tidy, safe and attractive at all times.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

  • Provide support to the Ground and Gardens Team to maintain and improve soft and hard landscaping on Trust land as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
  • Maintain the Trust’s grounds to a high standard to include the removal of graffiti, fly posting and any other unauthorised applications to comply with the Trust’s zero policy of anti-social behaviour towards the Trust’s properties.
  • Support the Ground and Gardens Team to undertake planned and unplanned maintenance work on the Trust’s grounds as directed by the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
  • Work with the Grounds & Gardens team to ensure the Trust’s land remains clean and tidy at all times (fly-tipping/bins/parking).
  • Support the Caretaker to provide access for contractor and utility providers and supervision of onsite contractors as required.
  • Report any damage across the Trust’s estate to the Facilities Management team or the Grounds and Gardens Manager.
  • Assist the Facilities Management team as and when required, as agreed with the Grounds and Gardens
  • Responsible for the proper use, maintenance and safe storage of all plant machinery, tools and equipment.
  • Keep hand tools and small garden machinery in good clean condition. Where required, inform members of the public using the Trust’s land of rules governing its use and move on users who choose not to observe them.
  • Assist with maintaining the log of incidents/occurrences that happen on the Trust’s land.
  • To act in a professional, efficiently and courteous manner at all times when communicating with colleagues, stakeholders and the general public.
  • Ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
  • Work positively in accordance with the Trust’s policies including the Equal Opportunities Policy.
  • To be familiar with and observe the Trust’s Lone Worker policy (if working alone).
  • Carry out any other duties as may be responsibly required.

Experience, knowledge and skills:

  • Basic knowledge of ground maintenance duties.
  • Experience of working in public open spaces.
  • Practical ability to use and maintain tools.
  • Good knowledge of the local area is desirable.

      Personal Skills:

      • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
      • Reliable and flexible.
      • A keen eye for detail and presentation in all aspects of work.
      • Able to work flexibly, according to seasons and weather.
      • Ability to work as part of a team in a culturally diverse environment, and work independently as and when required.
      • A commitment to listen, learn and demonstrate new skills.
      • Demonstrate a genuine commitment to service excellence and improvement.
      • Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

            To view the full job description click on 'job description' under 'Key Info' on the left hand side. 

            Benefits of working with us:

            • Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
            • Investor in People (IiP) employer
            • Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
            • Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
            • Pension scheme
            • Life Assurance
            • Sick pay scheme
            • Season ticket / bicycle loan
            • Free eye test voucher

            The application deadline is Sunday 17 November 2024 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.