Gardening and Maintenance Assistant

Salary: £16,926 to £19,827 per annum

• Up to 28 days annual leave (inc bank holiday allowance) which increases up to extra 5 days, each year of service
• 6 months probation period
• Options to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Free health cashplan cover (once passed probation)
• Canada Life WeCare EAP
• Pension (Squared contribute 1.33% of employee contribution to a max of 8%)
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident cover
• Benefits portal offering shopping discounts
• Flexible working approach

Property Services | Squared Housing Association | Company Vehicle Provided

• Assist multi-skilled tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and improvement works.
• Support the delivery and collection of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Prepare work areas and ensure sites are safe, clean, and organised.
• Load and unload vehicles, materials, and equipment.
• Assist gardeners with grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, and general grounds maintenance.
• Help maintain communal outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Support seasonal works such as leaf clearance and gritting during winter months.
• Assist clearance in empty homes within flats, hostels, HMOs, and other Housing Association properties.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards, accidents, defects, and unsafe working practices immediately.
• Represent the Housing Association professionally when interacting with tenants, residents, contractors, and members of the public.
• Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times.

Hours: 30 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days a week)

Location: Luton and Surrounding Areas

Squared is a not-for-profit housing association providing affordable homes across Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We're proud of our strong local roots, our friendly and inclusive workplace, and our commitment to placing the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We believe housing is more than just a home - it's about support, opportunity, and helping people move forward in a way that suits them. We're ambitious, growing, and always looking for people who share our values and enjoy making a real difference.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Learn practical skills from experienced multi-trades operatives.
• Gain exposure to carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general property maintenance.
• Develop knowledge of housing repairs and property services.
• Work towards vocational qualifications and apprenticeships where available.
• Build a long-term career within housing maintenance and property services.

This position is ideal for someone looking to start a career in property maintenance and gain hands-on experience across a range of trades within a Housing Association environment.