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.
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