Estates Operative - Grounds

Retirement Villages Group; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retirement Villages Group (RVG) invites applications for an Estates Operative (Grounds) at Cedars Village. This full-time role suits someone who enjoys practical outdoor work and takes pride in well-maintained surroundings.

You will care for lawns, flower beds, paths and fencing, support safety checks, and work with residents and colleagues to keep the village welcoming. Safe, sustainable gardening is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a similar role.
• Ability to use gardening tools and equipment safely.
• Physical fitness and stamina for outdoor work in different weather conditions.
• Attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Safety-conscious approach, with willingness to follow procedures and complete relevant training.
• Friendly, helpful attitude and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Looking after our grounds: Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, pruning, planting and maintaining flower beds, shrubs and other greenery.
• Keeping outdoor spaces looking their best: Maintaining woodlands, fences, roadways, paths and paved areas, ensuring the village remains tidy, welcoming and safe.
• Caring for plants and the environment: Monitoring plant health, managing watering and irrigation, and following sustainable gardening practices.
• Supporting general maintenance: Checking outdoor fixtures, fittings and equipment, reporting faults and helping ensure everything is kept in good working order.
• Maintaining health and safety: Following safety procedures, using equipment and chemicals correctly, and completing regular checks and records.
• Working as one team: Supporting colleagues across the village to deliver a great service for our residents.
• Providing additional support when needed: Taking part in an out-of-hours emergency rota and responding to emergency situations when appropriately trained.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

At RVG, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to age well. Our villages are more than just places to live. They’re communities where people can stay independent, enjoy the outdoors and make the most of every day.

We’re looking for an Estates Operative (Grounds) to help keep our beautiful Cedars Village looking its best. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done and love creating welcoming, well-maintained spaces, this could be the perfect role for you. This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play an important part in keeping our grounds safe, attractive and enjoyable for residents, visitors and colleagues. From maintaining lawns and flower beds to looking after paths and outdoor areas, you’ll help create a place everyone can feel proud of.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Looking after our grounds: Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, pruning, planting and maintaining flower beds, shrubs and other greenery.
• Keeping outdoor spaces looking their best: Maintaining woodlands, fences, roadways, paths and paved areas, ensuring the village remains tidy, welcoming and safe.
• Caring for plants and the environment: Monitoring plant health, managing watering and irrigation, and following sustainable gardening practices.
• Supporting general maintenance: Checking outdoor fixtures, fittings and equipment, reporting faults and helping ensure everything is kept in good working order.
• Maintaining health and safety: Following safety procedures, using equipment and chemicals correctly, and completing regular checks and records.
• Working as one team: Supporting colleagues across the village to deliver a great service for our residents.
• Providing additional support when needed: Taking part in an out-of-hours emergency rota and responding to emergency situations when appropriately trained.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to know everything, but you should enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in your surroundings.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping or a similar role.
• A practical approach and the ability to use gardening tools and equipment safely.
• The physical fitness and stamina needed for outdoor work in different weather conditions.
• Good attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces clean, tidy and well maintained.
• A safety-conscious approach, with a willingness to follow procedures and complete relevant training.
• A friendly, helpful attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why join Retirement Villages Group?

At RVG, our people make our villages special. You’ll be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work that makes a real difference to residents’ everyday lives.

• Age Well: Help create an environment where residents can enjoy life to the fullest.
• Community: Be part of a welcoming village where people feel they belong.
• Keep Improving: Take pride in what you do and look for ways to make things better.
• Invest Wisely: Look after our equipment, resources and surroundings.
• Planet Positive: Help care for our outdoor spaces with the environment in mind.
• One Team: Support one another and achieve more together.

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a positive difference to the place people call home, we’d love to hear from you.