Estates Operative (Grounds &… – Retirement Villages Group

Retirement Villages Group cerca: Estates Operative (Grounds & Maintenance) - Part-Time. We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Estates Operative to…

Azienda: Retirement Villages Group · Modalità: in sede · Contratto: Part-time

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Estates Operative to join our team at The Priory and help maintain the buildings, fixtures, equipment and outdoor spaces across our village. This role is a key part of ensuring our community remains safe, attractive and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.This is a varied position where no two days are the same - from keeping our grounds looking their best, to supporting repairs, inspections, safety checks and general maintenance across the village. This is a part-time role working 3 days per week (22.5 hrs).If you enjoy practical, outdoor work, take pride in a job well done, and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Maintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedules.</li><li>Support repairs and report any faults promptly to management.</li><li>Carry out regular safety and alarm-system checks.</li><li>Maintain grounds, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and watering.</li><li>Monitor plant health and treat pests/diseases in line with environmental guidelines.</li><li>Keep paths, roadways and walkways safe, including clearing snow and ice in winter.</li><li>Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical supplies.</li><li>Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.</li><li>Respond to emergency calls when trained, including first aid.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the facilities team to deliver consistently high standards across the village.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>1–3 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or a similar practical role.</li><li>Good practical skills and confidence using maintenance and grounds equipment.</li><li>Strong awareness of health & safety (COSHH experience beneficial).</li><li>A customer-focused approach, with the ability to interact positively with residents.</li><li>Someone reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively.</li><li>Physical stamina to carry out manual and outdoor work in all seasons.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe’re proud of our culture and the values that shape it: Age Well | Community | Keep Improving | Invest Wisely | Planet Positive | One TeamYou’ll be joining a workplace where people support each other, take pride in their work, and make a real difference to residents’ quality of life.Why Join Us?<ul><li>A supportive team environment</li><li>Opportunities for development and training</li><li>A role where you can see the impact of your work every day</li></ul>Apply TodayIf you’re passionate about creating and maintaining great spaces and want to be part of a community-focused organisation, we’d love to receive your application.