Estate Assistant

The Guinness Partnership; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is hiring an Estate Assistant to join the Estates Team in Havant. The role focuses on gardening, grounds maintenance and occasional cleaning of internal communal areas, ensuring outdoor spaces are tidy and well cared for.

You will be on-site, representing Guinness and building positive relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors while adhering to Health & Safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
• Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub and plant care.
• Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance across Havant and surrounding areas.
• Occasionally clean internal communal areas to a high standard.
• Assist with keeping outdoor spaces tidy, welcoming and well cared for.
• Report responsive repairs, fly-tipping, graffiti and safeguarding concerns to the team.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn & shrub care

Customer service

Health & Safety

Job description

The Estates Team play a key role in delivering a great resident experience. They work hard to provide high-quality estate services, covering mainly gardening and grounds maintenance.

We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our dedicated team, working across the Havant and surrounding areas on a full-time, permanent contract.

In this role, you will carry out high-quality gardening, grounds maintenance, and the occasional cleaning of internal communal areas. You will ensure all work meets the agreed standards, helping to keep our outdoor spaces tidy, welcoming and well cared for.

As the on-site representative for Guinness, you will build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, and contractors. You will also report responsive repairs, fly-tipping, graffiti, and any safeguarding concerns to help us maintain safe, attractive communities.

What we are looking for

We are a resident-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Estate Assistant or Ground Maintenance Assistant, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
• Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub and plant care.
• Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, Including COSHH and PPE.