Mobile Estate Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Sutton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authorities recruitment agency is looking for a grounds maintenance worker in the United Kingdom. The role involves maintaining outdoor areas, operating machinery, and ensuring a pleasant environment for residents. Candidates should have experience in grounds maintenance and a valid UK driving license. This is a full-time position supporting community-focused projects, requiring collaboration and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grounds or estate maintenance work.
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting and litter picking.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery safely and efficiently.
• Maintain communal gardens and open spaces to a high standard.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Customer Service

Health and safety procedures

Education

General education qualification (desirable)

Tools

Grounds maintenance machinery

Lawn mowers

Strimmers

Hedge trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Contract

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality grounds maintenance services across SHP-managed housing estates. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining communal outdoor areas including grass cutting, hedge trimming, shrub maintenance and general site upkeep ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out grounds maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking and maintenance of shrubs and planted areas.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and efficiently (e.g. mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers).
• Maintain communal gardens, open spaces and estate pathways to a high standard.
• Report any repairs, health & safety concerns or environmental issues identified on-site.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure schedules and performance targets are met.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with SHP health and safety policies and environmental standards.
• Provide courteous and professional service to residents and members of the public when on-site.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grounds or estate maintenance work.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures related to outdoor and machinery work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards of work.

Required Skills

• Previous experience as an estate cleaner.
• General education qualification (desirable).
• UK driving licence.

Key Skills

• Apprentice
• Customer Service
• Help Desk
• Art & Design
• Environment Health And Safety

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1