Estates Assistant

Essential Employment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.7% flexibility payment

Training and development opportunities

Work across Manchester’s parks (perks)

Job summary

Estates Assistant position available in Nottingham within the Parks, Leisure & Events Service. The role involves inspecting spaces, supporting maintenance, and ensuring safety while delivering friendly customer service to residents and visitors.

You will work with colleagues and community groups to uphold high standards across public parks and green spaces, including after-hours coverage as required, with training provided.

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.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to health & safety and maintaining quality standards.
• Basic IT skills for recording and updating information.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilities experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Organisation

Health & safety

Basic IT

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 acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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