Community Estates Worker
Mobile working with office in Newton Abbot
36.25 hours per week, Salary £25,346 per annum
Fixed term until April 2028
Target Start Date: ASAP
Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for a Community Estates Worker to join our team primarily covering the South Devon area. This is full time, Monday to Friday role covering our South Devon communities. You will be working on a fixed term contract until April 2028 and will be provided with a company vehicle with business fuel card and uniform.
You will provide a high quality and effective maintenance service to Westward estates, ensuring our communities are free from rubbish and safe for our customers and acting as an advocate for Westward when engaging with customers.
Duties include:
- Carrying out minor maintenance work, such as general labouring, unblocking wastes, moving heavy household items or white goods, assembling furniture, minor decorating and litter picking
- Ensuring play areas are kept clean and safe
- Completing seasonal duties by clearing leaves, moss, snow and ice from communal entrances
- Completing visual risk assessments of communal facilities and raising actions with the teams
Is this you?
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Previous experience of working as a caretaker or handyperson
- Understanding of health and safety at work
- Experience using a range of hand tools and ability to lift household items such as fridges and furniture
- Hold a full UK driving licence
The benefits of working for Westward include:
* A competitive annual salary of £25,346
* Company vehicle with Fuel card
* Power tools
* Uniform and PPE provided
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Healthcare plan with retail discounts
* Company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
To view the job description and person specification please click here. Please apply by completing the online application form before the closing date.
Closing date: 12th October 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026
We aim to promote an inclusive environment, which attracts people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to advance the service we provide, for the benefit of all our employees and communities we support.
Community Estates Worker in Newton Abbot employer: Westward Housing
Westward is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the vulnerable communities they serve. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to employee growth through learning opportunities, working as a Housing Worker in Bideford provides a meaningful chance to make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a fulfilling career.
