Estates Operative (Grounds & Maintenance)
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Estates Operative (Grounds & Maintenance) at Retirement Villages Group: West Byfleet, Vereinigtes Königreich; Vor Ort; Vollzeit; Ingenieurwesen, Fertigung & Bau. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: West Byfleet, Vereinigtes Königreich, Vor Ort
- Role classification: Ingenieurwesen, Fertigung & Bau, Vollzeit
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-28.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Estates Operative to join our team at Botanical Place, West Byfleet and help maintain the buildings, fixtures, equipment and outdoor spaces across our village. This role is a key part of ensuring our community remains safe, attractive and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.
This is a varied position where no two days are the same - from keeping our grounds looking their best, to supporting repairs, inspections, safety checks and general maintenance across the village. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours long and can fall any time between 8am and 8pm, with some weekend work required (approximately one weekend per month).
If you enjoy practical, 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 Do
- Maintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedules.
- Support repairs and report any faults promptly to management.
- Carry out regular safety and alarm-system checks.
- Maintain grounds, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and watering.
- Monitor plant health and treat pests/diseases in line with environmental guidelines.
- Keep paths, roadways and walkways safe, including clearing snow and ice in winter.
- Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical supplies.
- Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.
- Respond to emergency calls when trained, including first aid.
- Work collaboratively with the facilities team to deliver consistently high standards across the village.
What We’re Looking For
- 1–3 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or a similar practical role.
- Good practical skills and confidence using maintenance and grounds equipment.
- Strong awareness of health & safety (COSHH experience beneficial).
- A customer-focused approach, with the ability to interact positively with residents.
- Someone reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Physical stamina to carry out manual and outdoor work in all seasons.
Our Values
We’re proud of our culture and the values that shape it:
Age Well | Community | Keep Improving | Invest Wisely | Planet Positive | One Team
You’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?
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for development and training
- A role where you can see the impact of your work every day
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about creating and maintaining great spaces and want to be part of a community-focused organisation, we’d love to receive your application.