Estates Operative

Retirement Villages Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Volunteer days

Wellbeing days

Training opportunities

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group is seeking an Estates Operative for Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for residents and visitors. This is a hands-on, full-time role with 37.5 hours across five days.

You'll carry out repairs, safety checks, grounds maintenance, and respond to emergencies, working with the Estates and Facilities teams while prioritising residents’ needs and keeping outdoor spaces well cared for

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, landscaping or general maintenance.
• Able to operate grounds equipment safely.
• Strong health and safety awareness; COSHH experience beneficial.
• Customer-focused with residents and colleagues.
• Reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks.
• Physical ability for year-round outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain village buildings and grounds according to maintenance schedules.
• Carry out repairs and report faults.
• Perform safety and alarm system checks.
• Keep paths and walkways safe (snow/ice in winter).
• Operate tools and machinery and manage chemical supplies.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide first aid when required.
• Collaborate with Estates and Facilities teams to uphold high standards.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Reliability

Proactivity

Tools

Grounds equipment

Maintenance tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Estates Operative to join our team at our brand-new retirement village, Paramount Place in Tunbridge Wells.You will play an important role in maintaining the buildings, fixtures, equipment and outdoor spaces across the village, helping to create a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. From keeping our grounds looking their best to supporting repairs, inspections, safety checks and general maintenance, you will help ensure our new community is maintained to the highest standards.This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, with some on-call responsibilities as required.If you enjoy practical and outdoor work, take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll DoMaintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedulesCarry out general repairs and report any faults promptly to managementCarry out regular safety and alarm system checksMaintain the village grounds, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and wateringMonitor plant health and treat pests and diseases in line with environmental guidelinesKeep paths, roadways and walkways safe, including clearing snow and ice during winterSafely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical suppliesConduct weekly and monthly compliance checksRespond to emergency calls when trained, including providing first aid where requiredWork collaboratively with the wider Estates and Facilities teams to deliver consistently high standards across the villageBuild positive relationships with residents and provide a helpful, professional serviceWhat We’re Looking ForPrevious experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or a similar practical roleGood practical skills and confidence using maintenance and grounds equipmentA strong awareness of health and safety, with COSHH experience beneficialA customer-focused approach, with the ability to interact positively with residents and colleaguesSomeone reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectivelyThe physical ability to carry out manual and outdoor work throughout the yearA flexible approach to working, including a willingness to support some on-call responsibilitiesOur ValuesWe’re proud of our culture and the values that shape how we work:Age Well | Community | Keep Improving | Invest Wisely | Planet Positive | One TeamYou’ll be joining a workplace where people support each other, take pride in their work and make a real difference to residents’ quality of life.Why Join Us?In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:Pension schemeEnhanced annual leaveBirthday leaveReward and recognition schemesVolunteering and wellbeing daysOpportunities for development and trainingA supportive and friendly team environmentPlus much moreIf you’re passionate about creating and maintaining great spaces and want to play a key role in helping establish a brand-new retirement community, we’d love to receive your application.Apply today to join us at Paramount Place!