This role is advertised for 40 hours per week worked Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend work opportunities) and you will be based in Sackville Building, ID Manchester. You will be working across a developing public realm estate and multiple buildings, so having a driving licence is essential for the role.
At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow. We’re commercial property specialists operating across the UK.
Bruntwood own, develop, manage and maintain properties across England. Our focus is on 'Creating Thriving Cities' which is evident across our website, so have a look to gain more of a perspective on what we do, and how we operate.
Job purpose:
The Building/Landscaping Team Member will be working to the Estates schedule with reference to the Landscape Management Plan, under instruction from the Customer Operations Manager. As a valued member of the team you will be responsible for driving excellent standards, working safely and maintaining accurate records.
About ID Manchester - ID Manchester will be the world’s next great innovation district, a launchpad for ideas that take on humanity’s greatest challenges, at the heart of one of the most exciting global cities. Offices, laboratories and creative studios will stand shoulder to shoulder with a world-class university. Homes, shops and public spaces will provide everything a community needs to thrive, while restaurants, bars and arts venues draw the city in – all set within an abundantly green and vibrant new 4m sq ft neighbourhood.
What will you be doing:
- Offering a warm welcome to the estate, welcoming all members of the public, residents, customers and colleagues alike, being the font of knowledge of what is happening around your area.
- Maintaining the estates external areas, be it planned preventative maintenance, compliance checks, cleaning, reactive repairs or litter picking. The highest attention to detail will be showcased.
- Support the Customer Operations Manager and Facilities Team Leader with any tasks that may need attention in and around the estate landscape.
- Support the Bruntwood building teams when required, networking and building positive working relationships with all team members.
- Be flexible to support with any task that may arise and is reasonably requested.
- Everything you do should link back to our Service Mission.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous landscaping/estate management experience is important, however, we’re open to adjacent industry experience.
- As a perfectionist with attention to detail, you will deliver high standards in all that you do.
- A people person, you will be comfortable talking with the general public, residents, colleagues alike, and be comfortable talking about our immense events program.
- Enthusiastic, engaging and curious, seek to learn, understand then adapt and make your own.
- Comfortable working in any of Manchester's weather seasons as all four usually come in one day.
- Safety is more than a word, you will lead by example in your actions, challenge others who are not following safe working practices and be confident to refuse anybody access to the estate if all Health and Safety checks are not in place.
- Ultimately we are looking for a 'can-do’ attitude. Someone who is enthusiastic and flexible, adapting to a role where no day is the same.
- Full driving licence is essential for the role.
In addition to the salary shown you will be entitled to a number of other excellent benefits including:
- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £25m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
It's important to us that you have the environment and the tools to be able to perform at your best during the interview process. So if you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate this then please let us know.
Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves.
Apply now to find out more