Estates Maintenance Operative

Estates Maintenance Operative £25,080 Milton Keynes Permanent, Full Time Are you passionate about creating & maintaining vibrant outdoor spaces? Looking for a hands-on job that lets you work outdoors? We have the perfect opportunity for you! As an Estates Maintenance Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers enjoy safe & well-kept outdoor spaces. Your responsibilities will include: What you’ll be doing * Maintenance of grassed areas * Pruning, weed control & planting to enhance the overall appearance of areas * Operating & maintaining grounds maintenance equipment * Digging, clearing & litter picking * Tree & shrub care to promote a healthy & safe environment We’ve attached a full job description to help you understand & what this role involves - please be sure to check it out before applying! What we’re looking for * Experience of landscaping & estate maintenance work in communal areas & domestic gardens. * Ability to carry out daily checks, adjustments & basic maintenance on a variety of mechanised equipment such as lawn mowers, strimmers & hedge cutters. * Ability to adhere to instructions, procedures & deadlines. * Commitment to health & safety guidelines Perks of working at Grand Union * Company van for work use. * Necessary tools, technology, & PPE for safe & comfortable work. * Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service * Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%. * Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year. * Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. * Enhanced maternity, paternity, & adoption leave. * Paid emergency & compassionate leave. Life assurance (2x salary). * Generous sick pay. * Free annual flu jabs. * Paid qualification. * Plus more – check out the full list of benefits in the attached document! If you're passionate about working with your hands, enjoy working outdoors & have experience in estate maintenance work, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Important Information We cannot provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment & provide Right to Work evidence. A full driving licence is essential for this role. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. NO AGENCIES, please. Closing: 28 April Interviews: 2 May Let's grow together! #EstateMaintenance #NowHiring #OutdoorCareers