We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic Estates Operative (Grounds) to join our team at The Willowbury, our brand new retirement village in West Malling on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 5 days out of 7. per You will play an important role in maintaining our beautiful grounds and outdoor spaces, helping to create a safe, attractive and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with gardening or landscaping experience who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in high standards and is passionate about delivering excellent service.
What You'll Be DoingAs part of our Estates team, you will:
- Maintain lawns, flower beds, hedges, shrubs and woodland areas to a high standard
- Mow grass, trim hedges, prune trees and care for planting schemes
- Monitor plant health and identify pests, diseases or maintenance issues
- Water plants and maintain irrigation systems during warmer weather
- Keep pathways, roadways and outdoor areas clean, safe and accessible
- Support the upkeep of village structures, fixtures and outdoor equipment
- Carry out routine inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly
- Maintain tools, machinery and equipment, ensuring they are stored safely and kept in good working order
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including COSHH regulations
- Complete required compliance checks and maintain accurate records
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent service to residents
- Experience in gardening, landscaping or a related outdoor maintenance role
- A passion for grounds maintenance and creating attractive outdoor spaces
- Good practical skills and the ability to use gardening equipment safely
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- A team-focused attitude with a commitment to excellent customer service
- Physical stamina and fitness to carry out outdoor duties in all weather conditions
At Retirement Villages Group, we're committed to creating communities where people can age well, stay connected and enjoy life to the fullest. Our values shape everything we do:
- Age Well – Creating opportunities for everyone to age well
- Community – Believing in the power of community
- Keep Improving – Finding better ways of working every day
- Invest Wisely – Treating resources as if they were our own
- Planet Positive – Working to have a positive impact on the environment
- One Team – Supporting one another to succeed together
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a visible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Experience in gardening, landscaping or related outdoor maintenance role
- Ability to use gardening equipment and machinery safely
- Knowledge of and adherence to health and safety procedures including COSHH
- Physical stamina and fitness to perform outdoor duties in all weather
- Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to work
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Team-focused attitude with commitment to excellent customer/resident service
- Ability to maintain tools, machinery and accurate compliance records
What We Do
Retirement Villages Group is a developer and long-term operator of housing-with-care communities for older people in the UK, focused on creating sustainable communities that support wellbeing and independent living.
