Grounds Maintenance Chargehand
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,961 to £27,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Merthyr Tydfil County, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Merthyr Valleys Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Grounds Maintenance Chargehand
Location: Merthyr Tydfil – Hybrid,
Salary: £24,961 to £27,049 (Appointment at the bottom of the band)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time – 4 day week
Do you take pride in transforming outdoor spaces and want to make a visible difference in your community?
If so, we would love you to come and join our amazing mutual!
Are you our ideal candidate?
As our new Grounds Maintenance Chargehand you will work as part of a team to improve the neighbourhoods that we work in. You’ll maintain the land owned by Merthyr Valley Homes, which includes the care of open spaces, communal areas, trees, shrub beds, hedges, car parking areas and garage sites. Supporting the service aims to provide a pleasant environment for the residents of Merthyr Valley Homes, communities and visitors to enjoy.
Is this for you?
As a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand, you will need to have hands-on experience in carrying out a variety of grounds maintenance tasks to a high standard. You will be responsible for directing and supporting operational staff on-site, so strong leadership and coordination skills are essential. You’ll need to be confident working as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive working environment. Proficiency in using a range of portable tools and equipment—such as mowers, hedge cutters, and chainsaws—is required, along with the ability to carry out routine plant and vehicle inspections. You should also be capable of performing basic repairs and maintenance on machinery to ensure all equipment remains safe and operational.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 14:00pm.
Please note, should we receive adequate applications for this post the vacancy will close before the closing date.
You will also need the relevant RTW for this post.
Location: Merthyr Tydfil – Hybrid,
Salary: £24,961 to £27,049 (Appointment at the bottom of the band)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time – 4 day week
Do you take pride in transforming outdoor spaces and want to make a visible difference in your community?
If so, we would love you to come and join our amazing mutual!
Are you our ideal candidate?
As our new Grounds Maintenance Chargehand you will work as part of a team to improve the neighbourhoods that we work in. You’ll maintain the land owned by Merthyr Valley Homes, which includes the care of open spaces, communal areas, trees, shrub beds, hedges, car parking areas and garage sites. Supporting the service aims to provide a pleasant environment for the residents of Merthyr Valley Homes, communities and visitors to enjoy.
Is this for you?
As a Grounds Maintenance Chargehand, you will need to have hands-on experience in carrying out a variety of grounds maintenance tasks to a high standard. You will be responsible for directing and supporting operational staff on-site, so strong leadership and coordination skills are essential. You’ll need to be confident working as part of a team, contributing to a positive and productive working environment. Proficiency in using a range of portable tools and equipment—such as mowers, hedge cutters, and chainsaws—is required, along with the ability to carry out routine plant and vehicle inspections. You should also be capable of performing basic repairs and maintenance on machinery to ensure all equipment remains safe and operational.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 14:00pm.
Please note, should we receive adequate applications for this post the vacancy will close before the closing date.
You will also need the relevant RTW for this post.
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