Estates Grounds & Maintenance Specialist

Orbit Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance operative to provide high-quality maintenance across Orbit estates and properties. The role involves mowing, hedge trimming, litter collection and general upkeep to ensure homes and surroundings meet Orbit standards.

You will drive company vehicles, maintain equipment, follow safety protocols and support residents by keeping outdoor spaces well-presented and safe. A full Driving Licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current full UK driving licence and be willing to drive the association's vehicles.
• Experience of gardening/estates services activities including the use of appropriate plant and machinery.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to plan workloads to ensure that all tasks are completed.
• To be able to communicate effectively with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaped and communal areas to a high standard, including mowing, hedges, borders, weeds and litter removal.
• Keep estates clean and tidy in line with Orbit standards and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Provide excellent customer service and signpost queries to the right service.
• Maintain gardening equipment and PPE, keeping inventory up to date.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements, including working at heights and risk assessments.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Gardening/estates

Health & safety

Workload planning

Customer communication

Education

City and Guilds NVQ in estates maintenance

Tools

PA1/P A6 spraying

Job description

Orbit Group is seeking a Grounds Maintenance operative to provide high-quality maintenance across Orbit estates and properties. The role involves mowing, hedge trimming, litter collection and general upkeep to ensure homes and surroundings meet Orbit standards.

You will drive company vehicles, maintain equipment, follow safety protocols and support residents by keeping outdoor spaces well-presented and safe. A full Driving Licence is essential.