At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain communal outdoor spaces and perform grounds maintenance across various sites.
- Company: Join a leading provider of affordable housing, managing homes for nearly 160,000 residents.
- Benefits: Full-time, permanent roles with a salary of £26,724 per annum.
- Other info: Two vacancies available covering Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated estates team delivering excellent resident experiences.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in grounds maintenance and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 26724 - 26724 £ per year.
We are working with a leading provider of affordable and social housing to source two Estate Assistants to join their dedicated estates team, covering Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and surrounding areas. The estates team plays a key role in delivering an excellent resident experience through high-quality grounds maintenance and estate management. Both roles are full-time and permanent, offering long-term stability within a well-resourced and values-led organisation.
As an Estate Assistant you will be responsible for maintaining communal outdoor spaces to an agreed high standard, acting as the visible, on-site representative of the organisation across your patch. Day-to-day duties will include:
- Carrying out high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance across a varied portfolio of sites and garden types.
- Lawn care, shrub and plant maintenance, and general seasonal grounds work.
- Occasional cleaning of internal communal areas as required.
- Building positive relationships with residents, contractors and colleagues.
- Reporting responsive repairs, fly-tipping, graffiti and safeguarding concerns to the relevant teams.
- Working in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation at all times, including COSHH and PPE requirements.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You will be an experienced Estate or Grounds Maintenance Assistant who takes pride in your work and genuinely goes the extra mile for residents. You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Proven professional experience of grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
- Sound knowledge and practical experience of lawn, shrub and plant care.
- A track record of achieving high levels of customer and resident satisfaction.
- The ability to carry out physical tasks safely within Health & Safety guidelines.
- The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and under your own initiative.
- Working knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE.
JOB DETAILS
- Vacancies: 2 (two roles available)
- Location: Stevenage & Welwyn Garden City
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Salary: £26,724 per annum
- Sector: Housing & Estate Services
- Placed by: PMR – Property Management Recruitment
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is one of England's leading providers of affordable housing, managing homes and delivering housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. They are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Grounds Maintenance Assistant employer: FPMR Ltd
Work for one of England's top affordable housing providers, committed to equal opportunities. Enjoy job stability in a well-resourced organisation serving nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. The estates team focuses on high-quality service and resident satisfaction.
