At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain beautiful gardens and grounds, ensuring a vibrant community atmosphere.
- Company: Join Riverstone, a luxury residence redefining retirement living in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free meals, enhanced pension, and discounts at retailers.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team shaping a new lifestyle choice for over-65s.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: Experience in gardening and a passion for building relationships with others.
The predicted salary is between 20800 - 25000 £ per year.
Be one of our first Grounds Maintenance Operative at our new Riverstone residence at Bishops Avenue, near to Hampstead Heath, which is due to open later this year. Let’s start with what is a Riverstone Residence? Think of a blend of outstanding apartments, with the services of a private members club and a luxury hotel. Riverstone offers a community for over 65’s that assists with maintaining an active, independent and rewarding lifestyle whilst offering the reassurance of high-quality services, security and well-being support.
We offer more than just a competitive package; we provide the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping our vibrant community from the ground up. If you are passionate about people and making a tangible difference in the lives of others, this is your chance to join a team that values service excellence, innovation and teamwork. Bring your experience and personality to delivering an exceptional experience to our residents, their families, and guests, in line with the Riverstone brand.
This is for you if you…
- love being outside, whether you have a hosepipe, watering can, leaf blower or broom in hand and take real pride in the spaces you look after
- have grounds/'yard man'/gardening maintenance working experience
- have a genuine and deep-rooted interest in others and will enjoy building long‑term relationships with our residents
- want to be a part of creating a new lifestyle choice for the over‑65s. Retirement living is a new and rapidly expanding sector of which we are setting the standard in central London. This is your opportunity to be on our growth journey from the start
Key responsibilities of the Grounds Maintenance/Custodian include:
- Ensure the grounds and gardens are immaculately presented and maintained, working with our gardener, maintenance team and 3rd party suppliers and contractors as required
- Site Cleanliness, for example transporting and emptying commercial waste bins
- Seasonal Maintenance, such as clearing fallen leaves in autumn and performing winter duties like snow clearance or gritting pathways
- Complete scheduled checks of the Residence including statutory compliance
A rewarding role:
Starting salary up to £30,000 gross (pa) based on experience, plus performance‑related bonus. 40-hour week, Monday to Friday. Some of the benefits that you will have access to include:
- Enhanced pension and life assurance
- Free meals on duty
- Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Dine in our restaurant for free once a year and enjoy 25% off discounted dining at all other times
- Save with us – access a range of discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers on everyday (and special day) items
If you are our future Grounds Maintenance Operative, please apply!
Gardener in London employer: Riverstone Bishops Avenue - Maintenance
Riverstone is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing the lives of over 65s. Located near Hampstead Heath, our new residence combines luxury living with a supportive environment, fostering teamwork and innovation. With competitive salaries, generous benefits, and a commitment to employee growth, we invite you to help shape a rewarding lifestyle choice for our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career in grounds maintenance.
Contact Details:
Riverstone Bishops Avenue - Maintenance Recruitment Team
