Estates & Grounds Technician (Part-Time) — Make a Real Impact

Retirement Villages Group; Abbotskerswell; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Retirement Villages Group is seeking a motivated Estates Operative to join The Priory village and help maintain buildings, grounds and outdoor spaces. This part-time role is 22.5 hours over 3 days per week, with varied duties from maintenance to safety checks.

You will support repairs, perform regular safety checks, and work with the facilities team to ensure a safe, attractive environment for residents and visitors. A practical, outdoors-oriented mindset and reliability are essential.

Formación

• 1–3 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or a similar practical role.
• Good practical skills and confidence using maintenance and grounds equipment.
• Strong awareness of health & safety (COSHH experience beneficial).
• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to interact positively with residents.
• Someone reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Physical stamina to carry out manual and outdoor work in all seasons.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedules.
• Support repairs and report any faults promptly to management.
• Carry out regular safety and alarm-system checks.
• Maintain grounds, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and watering.
• Monitor plant health and treat pests/diseases in line with environmental guidelines.
• Keep paths, roadways and walkways safe, including clearing snow and ice in winter.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical supplies.
• Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.
• Respond to emergency calls when trained, including first aid.
• Work collaboratively with the facilities team to deliver consistently high standards across the village.

Conocimientos

Gardening experience

Maintenance skills

Health & safety awareness

Customer-focused approach

Reliability & proactivity

Physical stamina

Descripción del empleo

Retirement Villages Group is seeking a motivated Estates Operative to join The Priory village and help maintain buildings, grounds and outdoor spaces. This part-time role is 22.5 hours over 3 days per week, with varied duties from maintenance to safety checks.

You will support repairs, perform regular safety checks, and work with the facilities team to ensure a safe, attractive environment for residents and visitors. A practical, outdoors-oriented mindset and reliability are essential.