Estates Operative

Retirement Villages Group; Blagdon; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday entitlement (birthday leave)

Enhanced pension scheme

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Staff rewards and recognition

Community-focused environment

Descripción de la vacante

Retirement Villages Group in Blagdon is seeking an Estates Operative to join our friendly team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain a safe, comfortable, and well-presented environment for residents, covering routine maintenance, outdoor care, and responding to requests from staff.

You’ll inspect buildings, lighting, lifts and emergency systems, keep outdoor spaces tidy, and support decorating or minor repairs, while staying proactive and safety-conscious.

Formación

• Experience in maintenance or similar role is desirable.
• Confident 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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, fences and paths to a high standard.
• Keep outdoor furniture and amenities clean and in good condition.
• Support general decorating, painting and minor repairs.
• Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months.
• Communicate clearly with residents and staff about planned maintenance or disruptions.
• Work closely with the Facilities Manager to complete monthly checks and identify safety concerns.

Conocimientos

Tools handling

Communication

Proactive attitude

Physical fitness

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Descripción del empleo

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.