Senior Environmental Operative x 2

SeniorEnvironmental Services Operative

Location:Oldham
Contract:Permanent
Hours:37 hours per week
Reporting to:NeighbourhoodEnvironment Manager
Salary:28272.61

Improving lives in Oldham

First Choice Homes Oldham has an exciting opportunity for two SeniorEnvironmental Services Operativeto join our Neighbourhood Care team.

This is a hands-on role whereyoullhelp keep our neighbourhoods cleangreenand across communal areas open spaces landscaped areas play areasparksand other outdoor spaces.

Youllalso support our winter work including snow clearance iceremovaland gritting.

The impactyoullmake

Youllhelp make our neighbourhoods places people can feel proud to live in.

From cutting grass and trimming hedges to picking up litter and removing fly tipping your work will make a clear difference every day.

Youllwork with colleaguespartnersand local communities to provide a high-quality environmental service for our customers.

Whatyoullbe doing

You will:

Carry outgroundsmaintenance including grass cutting edging hedge trimming pruning plantingweedingand leaf clearance.
Pick up litter empty bins remove fly tipping and help keep outdoor areas clean.
Help look after communal grounds landscaped areas play areasparksand open spaces.
Use hand tools powered tools plant vehicles ride-onmowersand other equipment safely.
Complete daily checks on vehiclestoolsand equipment.
Report any defectsrepairsor maintenance issues.
Help with snow clearance ice removal and gritting during winter.
Report graffitivandalismand other issues in communal areas.
Support neighbourhood inspections and community projects.
Help with landscapingand sitepreperation.
Follow health and safety rules at all times.
Support the day-to-day supervision of small teams when needed.
Speak to customers on site and pass any issues to managers where needed.

Whatwerelooking for

Werelooking for someone with experience in gardening grounds maintenancehorticulture streetcleaningor a similar role.

Youllenjoy working outdoors take pride in your work and be confident using tools and equipment safely.

Youllneed:

Experience of tasks such as litter removal mowing planting trimmingpruningor general labouring.
Experience using hand tools poweredtoolsand grounds maintenance equipment.
A good understanding of health and safety.
The ability to work well as part of a team.
The confidence to use your own initiative.
Good communicationskills.
A customer-focused approach.
The ability to organise your work and solve problems.
Confidence dealing with members of the public.
A full driving licence.
The ability to lift waste soil loosematerialsand other items onto vehicles by hand.

Qualifications and training

Youllneed anNVQ Level 2 inHorticultureor an equivalent qualification.

It would also be helpful if you have any of the following:

PA1 and PA6A certification or experience treating Japanese knotweed.
A licence to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes or use a trailer.
Strimming needlestickor similar training.
Handyman skills or trade training such as joinery or bricklaying.
Training to use specialist plant and equipment.
A First Aid certificate.

Why join FCHO

First Choice Homes Oldham is a housing association providing safeaffordableand high-quality homes across Oldham and the surrounding areas. We own and manage over 11500 homes and are proud to make a real difference in our communities.

This isa great opportunityto join a values-led organisation where your work will have a direct impact on customers and the neighbourhoods they call home.

Whatsin it for you

We offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing worklife balance and career development:

• Competitive salary

• 37-hour working week

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Optiontopurchaseadditionalannual leave

• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

• Private health insurance and healthcare cash plan

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

• 24/7 GP access throughDoctorline

• Discounts wellbeingtoolsand gym membership

• Professional subscriptions paid (whererequired)

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• On-site wellbeing room and café

• Long service awards

Interested

Wedlove to hear from you.

Pleasesubmityour application before31/05/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interview and assessment to be confirmed.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

We are committed to building an organisation thatrepresentsa variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equalopportunitiesemployer FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discriminationon the basis ofage disability sex sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race or ethnicity religion or belief gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you havea great experiencewith us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother please let us know &welldo all we can.