Estate Maintenance Operative

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Irlam; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays + BH

Pension

EAP & GP access

Cycle to Work

Extra holiday by service

Company van

Job summary

Probus Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Estate Maintenance Operative for a large mixed-use estate in Carrington, Greater Manchester. You will inspect the site, perform routine maintenance and coordinate contractors to keep areas safe and well presented.

The role is largely independent, requiring practical hands-on work, with driving required for site duties. Training and a clear handover plan are available as the client moves quickly to fill the vacancy.

Qualifications

• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills, basic IT and email ability, and a full UK driving licence.
• Relevant backgrounds may include Grounds Maintenance Operative, Estate Operative, Property Maintenance Operative, Site Maintenance Operative, Facilities Operative or Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine inspections and identifying maintenance, safety or security issues.
• Completing minor repairs to fencing, potholes and basic water pipework.
• Grounds maintenance, weed treatment, minor landscaping and litter picking.
• Taking meter readings and completing routine site checks.
• Liaising professionally with tenants, colleagues and contractors.
• Obtaining quotations and coordinating external contractors when required.
• Recording inspections and actions using a simple app-based system.
• Providing occasional practical maintenance support at other company premises.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Estate maintenance experience

Good communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Estate Maintenance Operative

Location: Carrington, Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £30,000

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:45pm; Friday 8:00am-3:45pm

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a hands‑on Estate Maintenance Operative to look after the day-to‑day upkeep of a large mixed‑use estate in Carrington.

This is a varied, largely independent role covering estate inspections, grounds maintenance, minor repairs and contractor coordination. You will be trusted to organise your own workload, identify what needs attention and respond promptly when urgent issues arise.

The position would suit someone already working in estate maintenance, grounds maintenance, property maintenance or a similar practical role who takes pride in keeping a site safe, secure and well presented.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000, depending on experience
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access
• Cycle to Work and holiday purchase schemes
• Additional holiday linked to length of service
• Van provided for use around the estate during working hours

The Role

The estate extends to approximately 1,600 acres and includes agricultural land, industrial and open-storage areas, tenanted premises and future development land.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine inspections and identifying maintenance, safety or security issues
• Completing minor repairs to fencing, potholes and basic water pipework
• Grounds maintenance, weed treatment, minor landscaping and litter picking
• Taking meter readings and completing routine site checks
• Liaising professionally with tenants, colleagues and contractors
• Obtaining quotations and coordinating external contractors when required
• Recording inspections and actions using a simple app‑based system
• Providing occasional practical maintenance support at other company premises

About You

You will be reliable, self‑motivated and comfortable working independently. You must be able to manage and prioritise your own time, react to urgent issues and use practical judgement to decide what you can resolve yourself and when a contractor is needed.

You will also need good communication skills, basic IT and email ability, and a full UK driving licence.

Relevant backgrounds and job titles may include Grounds Maintenance Operative, Estate Operative, Property Maintenance Operative, Site Maintenance Operative, Facilities Operative, Maintenance Technician, Groundskeeper, Caretaker or Handyperson.

Immediate Requirement

The client is looking to move quickly and would ideally like the successful candidate to complete a handover with the current postholder before 30 October.