At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and enhance estates, ensuring safe and clean environments for residents.
- Company: Join a dedicated Estates Service Team focused on community well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, generous pension contributions, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on digital technology and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working outdoors and engaging with the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in estates or caretaking, full driving licence, and good communication skills.
Would you like to be part of our clients Estates Service Team? Our client takes pride in the care of their estates to create safe, friendly environments for their residents to live in - you could make a difference to people’s lives.
Introduction to the role
You would be responsible for looking after your estates, working outside most of the time to ensure that the external areas of various flat blocks are kept to a good standard to include organisation removal, reporting of bulk waste, repairs, cleanliness of land they own that would include open spaces, bin stores, drying and parking areas. The role will be working on your own initiative after full training has been given, and also a team for projects that need it. You will have support from your line manager during your daily tasks and be expected to assist other teams within the organisation for instance, working with communities on open days.
Role purpose
As part of their Estates team, you will use your skills to help them deliver high-quality estates services to their communities. The right candidate will need the ability to use their initiative to carry out daily tasks in a safe and efficient manner, taking personal responsibility for delivering an excellent service to their customers. You’ll work effectively and proactively with colleagues to maintain high standards.
What’s the role?
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure a high standard of customer service
- Take personal responsibility for the areas you look after
- Be able to communicate with our residents whilst carrying out your duties
- Report any concerns that may be raised with you to the relevant team members
- Work with colleagues from the Estates and other teams when the need arises
What are they looking for?
You will be customer focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You will understand the importance of health and safety matters on our estates.
Essential:
- Have had some experience of working in an estates or caretaking role
- Be able to work alone and as part of a team
- Hold a full current driving licence
- You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic DBS check
- Be able to drive work vehicles of various makes and sizes
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including emails
- To be able to confidently use a mobile phone and various applications
- Ability to problem solve whilst on your estates
- To be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
What can they offer you?
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Employer pension contribution of up to 11%
- Development opportunities
- Comprehensive employee rewards scheme
How they work
We embrace agile working blending time in their communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of their approach, they empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.
How to apply
If this sounds like your next role, click ‘apply now’, tell them why you’ve got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.
Closing date: 12th August 2026 Interviews: To be confirmed (Please note they reserve the right to close the vacancy early if they receive a large response.)
Mobile Estates Officer in Watford employer: Chime Housing
Chime Housing is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while fostering a supportive work culture in Watford. With generous benefits such as 28 days' annual leave and a pension contribution of up to 11%, we are committed to employee growth and development, ensuring our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.
