Neighbourhood Ranger

plymouthcommunityhomes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme with generous

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Volunteer days (3 per year)

Free on-site gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu vaccination

Modern equipment and digital tools

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a hands-on Neighbourhood Ranger to help keep Plymouth’s neighbourhoods clean, safe and welcoming. You’ll work across grounds, caretaking, cleaning and preparing homes for new residents, with a strong emphasis on practical, outdoorsy tasks and community-facing duties.

This role is multi-skilled and varied, requiring adaptability, teamwork and a willingness to learn. You’ll be out in the city, contributing to residents’ everyday quality of life and the local

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, cleaning or similar practical roles is beneficial.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Able to follow safety procedures and use basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide a varied neighbourhood service across grounds, caretaking, cleaning and prep of homes for new residents.
• Carry out safety checks and help keep neighbourhoods safe and well maintained.
• Respond to residents' issues and work with colleagues to find practical solutions.
• Use tools and equipment safely and effectively in everyday tasks.
• Support environmental services activities and contribute to a positive community appearance.

Skills

Outdoors

Practical work

Team player

Health & safety

Willing to learn

Tools

Smartphone use

Job description

Love Working Outdoors? Fancy a Hands-On Role Where No Two Days Are the Same?

Help Keep Plymouth Looking Its Best. Make a Difference Every Day.

If you're someone who enjoys working outdoors, getting stuck in, and taking pride in seeing the results of your work, this could be the perfect next step for you.

About the role

As a Neighbourhood Ranger at Plymouth Community Homes, you'll play a key role in helping keep neighbourhoods clean, safe, attractive, and welcoming for the thousands of people who call them home. Whether you're maintaining green spaces, carrying out cleaning and caretaking duties, helping prepare empty homes for new tenants, or supporting residents with local issues, your work will have a visible impact every single day.

This is not your typical desk-based role. You'll be out and about across Plymouth, working as part of a supportive team where variety comes as standard and every day brings something different.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll provide a genuinely varied neighbourhood service, including:

• Grounds maintenance, grass cutting, hedge trimming and keeping outdoor spaces looking their best.
• Caretaking and cleaning of communal areas and neighbourhood facilities.
• Supporting property clearances and preparing homes for new residents.
• Carrying out safety checks and helping ensure neighbourhoods remain safe and well maintained.
• Responding to issues raised by residents and working with colleagues to find solutions.
• Using a range of tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Supporting a variety of operational activities across our Environmental Services team.

This is a true multi-skilled role. While you may be strongest in one area, we're looking for people who are willing to turn their hand to a wide range of tasks. From grounds maintenance and cleaning to minor repairs, clearances and neighbourhood improvements, you'll need to be adaptable, practical and ready to help wherever needed.

What we’re looking for

You don't need to know everything from day one, but you'll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working outdoors in all seasons
• Like practical, hands-on work and staying active throughout the day
• Take pride in delivering high standards
• Are flexible and willing to learn new skills
• Can work independently whilst also being a great team player
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy helping people
• Are comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to manage your work
• Understand the importance of health and safety

Experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, cleaning, facilities services, property maintenance, landscaping, construction, environmental services, waste management or similar practical roles would be beneficial, but attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Why join Plymouth Community Homes?

At Plymouth Community Homes, we're proud to provide homes and services for over 35,000 people across the city. Our teams play a huge part in making Plymouth a great place to live, and we're committed to supporting our colleagues to succeed.

What you’ll receive:

• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Three paid volunteering days each year
• Free on-site gym and changing facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme and free counselling support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Modern equipment and digital tools to support your role
• A friendly, inclusive culture with regular social and charity events

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: 9th November 2026

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth