At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Estates Team to deliver high-quality gardening and grounds maintenance.
- Company: Be part of a resident-focused organisation dedicated to creating welcoming communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25-27 days holiday, competitive pension, and lifestyle benefits.
- Other info: Full UK driving licence needed; great career growth opportunities await!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience in grounds maintenance and excellent customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24660 - 30140 £ per year.
The Estates Team play a key role in delivering a great resident experience. They work hard to provide high-quality estate services, covering mainly gardening and grounds maintenance.
We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our dedicated team, working across Brighton and the surrounding areas on a full-time, permanent contract. In this role, you will carry out high-quality gardening, grounds maintenance, and the cleaning of internal communal areas. You will ensure all work meets the agreed standards, helping to keep our outdoor spaces tidy, welcoming and well cared for.
As the on-site representative for Guinness, you will build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, and contractors. You will also report responsive repairs, fly-tipping, graffiti, and any safeguarding concerns to help us maintain safe, attractive communities.
What we are looking for:
- Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
- Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub and plant care.
- Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE.
- A full UK manual driving licence is required for this role.
If this sounds like the role you are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
Benefits:
- Holidays: We offer 25-27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
- Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
- Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
- Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility.
- Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death.
- Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade.
- VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if required for VDU work.
Additional benefits include access to the Finance wellbeing portal and professional subscription annual payment.
Estate Assistant in Eastbourne employer: Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment in Oldham. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous holiday allowances, a competitive pension scheme, and various health plan options, ensuring our team members feel valued and secure. Our commitment to professional growth and community impact makes us a rewarding place to work for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
