Groundskeeper
Birmingham, West Midlands

The Company

We are Virtu Property. We provide soft services to residential property management companies and we pride ourselves on a reputation for service excellence. Our team are highly skilled to provide cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and specialist maintenance services.

We’re growing. Within the last 12 months, we have expanded our offering to integrate a bespoke residential freehold housing management service and we are always seeking out new and innovative ways to compete in the market and deliver fantastic results for our customers. 

We are now looking for a Groundskeeper to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

So, who are we looking for?

An experienced groundskeeper with a track record of working in a similar role, if you possess a PA1 and PA6 certificate of competence in the use and handling of herbicides that would be desired but not essential!

As one of the regular attendees to our sites, you will become one of the faces of Virtu Property, communicating and dealing with customers daily and building relationships with residents and team members. You will also be part of the Virtu extended team, so teamwork is essential to cover our multiple sites.

We provide you with everything you need from a van, fuel card and necessary tools. This role has lots of scope, with endless opportunities within Virtu, so if you're looking for career development, this is a great chance to do that.

As this role requires travel to and from our sites in Birmingham, you will need a full, valid driving licence.

And what will you be doing?

No two days are the same but the below gives you a flavour for some of the tasks you’d typically be involved with. Even if you can’t tick everything off from the list below but think you’ve got what it takes, we’d be keen for you to apply:

- Visit properties and sites to ensure they remain well kept and look their best
- Complete a range of maintenance tasks
- Follow a daily schedule of tasks to the highest possible standard
- Carry out regular assessments of any issues that may have arisen
- Report issues where necessary
- Ensure the grounds and buildings remain tidy
- Undertake landscaping and litter picking activities

What’s in it for you?

As part of a wider group, we are proud to offer all of the below rewards & benefits. You’ll also enjoy access to Centrick Academy, our learning platform, as well as having the opportunity to undertake industry qualifications and further your professional development.

- Competitive annual salary
- Access to a company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform provided
- 21 days plus 8 Bank Holidays and 1 day Birthday leave
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Perkbox employee benefits platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Workplace Nursery Benefit
- Long Service Awards

Other organisations may call this role Gardener, Grounds Maintenance Operative, Grounds Maintenance Officer, Grounds Maintenance Co-ordinator, Grounds Operative, Grounds Person, Horticultural Technician, Horticulture Operative, or Horticulturalist.

Virtu Property Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.

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