Estate Operative - Part-Time

Retirement Villages Group; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Enhanced pension

Wellbeing days

Staff rewards

Supportive environment

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an Estates Operative for Thamesfield Village. This part-time role (20 hours per week) focuses on keeping residents' spaces safe, comfortable and well maintained.

You'll inspect buildings and outdoor spaces, perform routine repairs, and support facilities projects while communicating clearly with residents and staff. A practical, hands-on approach and basic tool skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or similar role is desirable.
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Physically able to lift, carry, and move equipment.
• Willing to adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and communal areas.
• Ensure lighting, lifts, and emergency systems are in good working order.
• Respond to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Maintain outdoor spaces including gardens, fences, and paths.
• Support with decorating, painting, and minor repairs.
• Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months.
• Communicate planned maintenance to residents and staff.
• Work with Facilities Manager on monthly checks and safety concerns.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Physical stamina

Maintenance experience

Job description

We’re currently looking for a dedicated Estates Operative to join our friendly team at Thamesfield Village. This role is part-time (20 hours per week).

In this essential role, you’ll help us maintain a safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for our residents. From routine maintenance and outdoor care to responding to requests and supporting wider facilities projects, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and communal areas
• Ensure lighting, lifts, and emergency systems are in good working order
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff
• Maintain outdoor spaces - including gardens, woodlands, fences, and paths - to a high standard
• Keep outdoor furniture and amenities clean and in good condition
• Support with general decorating, painting, and minor repairs
• Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months
• Communicate clearly with residents and staff about any planned maintenance or service disruptions
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to complete regular monthly checks and identify safety concerns

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role is desirable
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely
• Strong communication and people skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges
• Physically able to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement, including birthday leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Wellbeing and volunteering days
• Staff rewards and recognition programmes
• A supportive, community-focused working environment

If you’re hands-on, practical, and take pride in creating well-maintained spaces where people feel at home, we’d love to hear from you.