Estates Operative

Blagdon Village Management Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Wellbeing days

Volunteering days

Staff recognition programmes

Community-focused environment

Job summary

Blagdon Village Management Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks an Estates Operative to join our village team, maintaining a safe, comfortable and attractive environment for residents. You will carry out routine maintenance, outdoor care and respond to requests to keep spaces well maintained.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, safe tool use, and collaboration with the Facilities Manager to complete monthly checks and address safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is desirable.
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges.
• Physically able to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and communal areas.
• Ensure lighting, lifts, and emergency systems are in good working order.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff.
• Maintain outdoor spaces – including gardens, woodlands, fences, and paths – to a high standard.
• Keep outdoor furniture and amenities clean and in good condition.
• Support with general decorating, painting, and minor repairs.
• Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months.
• Communicate clearly with residents and staff about any planned maintenance or service disruptions.
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to complete regular monthly checks and identify safety concerns.

Job description

We’re currently looking for a dedicated Estates Operative to join our friendly team at Blagdon Retirement Village. In this essential role, you’ll help us maintain a safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for our residents. From routine maintenance and outdoor care to responding to requests and supporting wider facilities projects, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and communal areas
• Ensure lighting, lifts, and emergency systems are in good working order
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff
• Maintain outdoor spaces – including gardens, woodlands, fences, and paths – to a high standard
• Keep outdoor furniture and amenities clean and in good condition
• Support with general decorating, painting, and minor repairs
• Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months
• Communicate clearly with residents and staff about any planned maintenance or service disruptions
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to complete regular monthly checks and identify safety concerns

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role is desirable
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely
• Strong communication and people skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges
• Physically able to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials

What We Offer

• Generous holiday entitlement, including birthday leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Wellbeing and volunteering days
• Staff rewards and recognition programmes
• A supportive, community-focused working environment

If you’re hands‑on, practical, and take pride in creating well‑maintained spaces where people feel at home, we’d love to hear from you.