Estate Maintenance and Groundskeeper

First Century Investments; Corhampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

First Century Investments is seeking a practical Estate Maintenance and Groundskeeper to maintain multiple sites across Hampshire. You will be outdoors, carrying out grounds maintenance, gardening and general property upkeep using appropriate tools and machinery.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently across sites around Fareham and Bishops Waltham.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening, and confidence using relevant equipment, machinery and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, edging, hedge trimming and general lawn care.
• Planting, pruning, weeding, watering and maintaining beds, borders, shrubs and trees.
• Seasonal planting and upkeep of landscaped areas.
• Keeping roads, paths, car parks and communal areas clean (sweeping, litter picking, leaf/moss clearance, weed control).
• General grounds maintenance to keep outdoor areas safe and attractive.
• Cleaning and maintaining company and private vehicles.
• General property maintenance — minor repairs, lock replacement, toilet repairs, light fittings, gutter/drain clearance, leak investigation and external fixture upkeep.
• Routine site inspections, meter readings, weekly fire alarm testing and issue reporting.
• Installing/maintaining signage, programming barrier fobs and assisting contractors with site access.
• Responding to seasonal needs — gritting, snow clearance, storm damage inspections.
• Supporting smooth day-to-day site operations and other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Job description

This role covers a number of Hampshire sites, primarily around Fareham and Bishops Waltham. You'll travel between locations using a company van, carrying out grounds maintenance, gardening and general property maintenance.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Some flexibility may be needed for seasonal work, emergency repairs or adverse weather.

Role Overview

We're looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Estate Maintenance and Groundskeeper to help maintain multiple sites across Hampshire. The role is mainly grounds maintenance and estate upkeep, with some general property maintenance. It's varied and hands‑on, suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in high standards, and is confident across gardening, landscaping and maintenance tasks — keeping all sites safe, tidy and well presented year‑round.

Key Responsibilities

• Grass cutting, strimming, edging, hedge trimming and general lawn care.
• Planting, pruning, weeding, watering and maintaining beds, borders, shrubs and trees.
• Seasonal planting and upkeep of landscaped areas.
• Keeping roads, paths, car parks and communal areas clean (sweeping, litter picking, leaf/moss clearance, weed control).
• General grounds maintenance to keep outdoor areas safe and attractive.
• Cleaning and maintaining company and private vehicles.
• General property maintenance — minor repairs, lock replacement, toilet repairs, light fittings, gutter/drain clearance, leak investigation and external fixture upkeep.
• Routine site inspections, meter readings, weekly fire alarm testing and issue reporting.
• Installing/maintaining signage, programming barrier fobs and assisting contractors with site access.
• Responding to seasonal needs — gritting, snow clearance, storm damage inspections.
• Supporting smooth day-to-day site operations and other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience in grounds maintenance, gardening or general property maintenance, and confidence using relevant equipment, machinery and hand tools. Practical, hardworking, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Good attention to detail, problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. A full UK driving licence is required.

Health & Safety

Work in line with all company health and safety policies, wear appropriate PPE, operate machinery and tools safely, and report hazards or concerns promptly.

Physical Requirements

A physically active role involving regular lifting, bending, manual handling, machine operation and outdoor work in all weathers. Occasional working at height may be required.

Flexibility

Given the varied nature of the business, the post holder will undertake other reasonable duties as directed by management. Flexibility and willingness to support different sites and projects are essential.