Estates & Grounds Technician – Retirement Village

Paramount Place Management Limited; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Reward and recognition schemes

Volunteering and wellbeing days

Opportunities for development and培训

A supportive and friendly team

Plus much more

Job summary

Paramount Place Management Limited is seeking a motivated Estates Operative for our brand-new retirement village, Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells. You will maintain buildings, grounds and equipment, supporting repairs, safety checks and daily operations to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, across five days in seven, with some on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or similar.
• COSHH experience is beneficial.
• Customer-focused approach with residents and colleagues.
• Reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedules.
• Carry out general repairs and report faults promptly.
• Carry out safety and alarm system checks.
• Maintain village grounds including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and watering.
• Monitor plant health and treat pests and diseases.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical supplies.
• Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide first aid when required.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

Customer service

COSHH awareness

Job description

Paramount Place Management Limited is seeking a motivated Estates Operative for our brand-new retirement village, Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells. You will maintain buildings, grounds and equipment, supporting repairs, safety checks and daily operations to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, across five days in seven, with some on-call responsibilities.