Estates Maintenance Operative

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Grand Union Housing Group Full time

Are you passionate about creating & maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces? Looking for a hands-on job that lets you work outdoors? We have the perfect opportunity for you

As an Estates Maintenance Operative, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers enjoy safe & well-kept outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include:

What you'll be doing

  • Maintenance of grassed areas
  • Pruning, weed control & planting to enhance the overall appearance of areas
  • Operating & maintaining grounds maintenance equipment
  • Digging, clearing & litter picking
  • Tree & shrub care to promote a healthy & safe environment

We've attached a full job description to help you understand & what this role involves - please be sure to check it out before applying

What we're looking for

  • Experience of landscaping & estate maintenance work in communal areas & domestic gardens.
  • Ability to carry out daily checks, adjustments & basic maintenance on a variety of mechanised equipment such as lawn mowers, strimmers & hedge cutters.
  • Ability to adhere to instructions, procedures & deadlines.
  • Commitment to health & safety guidelines

Perks of working at Grand Union

Company van for work use.

Necessary tools, technology, & PPE for safe & comfortable work.

Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service

Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%.

Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year.

Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.

Enhanced maternity, paternity, & adoption leave.

Paid emergency & compassionate leave.

Life assurance (2x salary).

Generous sick pay.

Free annual flu jabs.

Paid qualification.

Plus more – check out the full list of benefits in the attached document

If you're passionate about working with your hands, enjoy working outdoors & have experience in estate maintenance work, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Important Information

We cannot provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment & provide Right to Work evidence.

A full driving licence is essential for this role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

‍ NO AGENCIES, please.

Closing: 24 June

Interviews: 28 June

Let's grow together #EstateMaintenance #NowHiring #OutdoorCareers



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