Estates Assistant

Essential Employment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility payment

Training & development

Varied role

Opportunities to work across parks

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting an Estates Assistant for Manchester's parks and green spaces. The role involves hands-on inspections, maintenance support and helping ensure spaces are clean, safe, secure and welcoming for residents and visitors.

You will work closely with colleagues, community groups and park visitors, bringing strong customer service, good organisation and problem-solving skills. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, grounds maintenance, caretaking, estates or a similar environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of parks and facilities.
• Support building and site maintenance tasks.
• Contribute to security procedures and safety practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues, community groups and park visitors to maintain high standards.

Skills

Facilities experience

Grounds maintenance

Caretaking

Estates

Job description

Estates Assistant

Parks, Leisure & Events Service

Are you passionate about maintaining high-quality public spaces and providing excellent customer service? Our client is looking for an Estates Assistant to help ensure our parks and facilities remain clean, safe, secure, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

In this hands-on role, you’ll carry out inspections, support building and site maintenance, contribute to security procedures, and work closely with colleagues, community groups, and park visitors to maintain high standards across our parks and green spaces.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in facilities, grounds maintenance, caretaking, estates, or a similar environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to health & safety and maintaining quality standards
• Basic IT skills for recording and updating information

What’s on offer:

• Opportunity to work across Manchester’s award-winning parks and green spaces
• Varied and rewarding role within a supportive team
• 6.7% flexibility payment for working evenings, weekends, and other unsocial hours
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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