Grounds Maintenance Operative

Help create places people are proud to call home

At Abri, we know that well-maintained outdoor spaces make a real difference to our customers and communities. Our Grounds Maintenance team helps keep communal areas safe, welcoming and looking their best, while also caring for the green spaces and trees that help our neighbourhoods thrive.

We're looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team. Covering Eastleigh and the surrounding area, you'll have the flexibility to manage your workload within a fortnightly schedule while working alongside colleagues who take pride in making a visible difference every day.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining communal grassed areas, hedges, shrubs and planting
• Keeping estates clean, safe and welcoming
• Responding to hazards and environmental issues when needed
• Supporting soft landscaping and minor tree work

What we're looking for

You'll enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and be passionate about delivering great service to our customers.

You'll also have:

• Practical grounds maintenance or horticultural experience
• A positive, proactive approach and strong team spirit
• A good eye for detail
• A full UK driving licence (towing entitlement desirable)
• PA1, PA6AW or NPTC qualifications (desirable, not essential)

What's in it for you?

We'll provide everything you need to succeed, including a company van, fuel card, tablet, mobile phone, uniform and PPE.

You'll also benefit from:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day and be part of a team that genuinely cares about customers and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.

We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?

We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

• We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
• We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.

More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at .