# Estates Operative (Grounds & Maintenance)

> Retirement Villages Group · West Byfleet, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Botanical Place

## Description

We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Estates Operative to join our team at Botanical Place, West Byfleet and help maintain the buildings, fixtures, equipment and outdoor spaces across our village. This role is a key part of ensuring our community remains safe, attractive and welcoming for residents, visitors and colleagues.

This is a varied position where no two days are the same - from keeping our grounds looking their best, to supporting repairs, inspections, safety checks and general maintenance across the village. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours long and can fall any time between 8am and 8pm, with some weekend work required (approximately one weekend per month).

If you enjoy practical, outdoor work, take pride in a job well done, and want to be part of a friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

**What You’ll Do**

-   Maintain village buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, following planned maintenance schedules.
-   Support repairs and report any faults promptly to management.
-   Carry out regular safety and alarm-system checks.
-   Maintain grounds, including mowing, hedge trimming, planting, pruning, weeding and watering.
-   Monitor plant health and treat pests/diseases in line with environmental guidelines.
-   Keep paths, roadways and walkways safe, including clearing snow and ice in winter.
-   Safely operate and maintain tools, machinery and chemical supplies.
-   Conduct weekly and monthly compliance checks.
-   Respond to emergency calls when trained, including first aid.
-   Work collaboratively with the facilities team to deliver consistently high standards across the village.

**What We’re Looking For**

-   1–3 years’ experience in gardening, landscaping, maintenance or a similar practical role.
-   Good practical skills and confidence using maintenance and grounds equipment.
-   Strong awareness of health & safety (COSHH experience beneficial).
-   A customer-focused approach, with the ability to interact positively with residents.
-   Someone reliable, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
-   Physical stamina to carry out manual and outdoor work in all seasons.

**Our Values**

We’re proud of our culture and the values that shape it:  
**Age Well | Community | Keep Improving | Invest Wisely | Planet Positive | One Team**

You’ll be joining a workplace where people support each other, take pride in their work, and make a real difference to residents’ quality of life.

**Why Join Us?**

-   A supportive team environment
-   Opportunities for development and training
-   A role where you can see the impact of your work every day

**Apply Today**

If you’re passionate about creating and maintaining great spaces and want to be part of a community-focused organisation, we’d love to receive your application.

## Apply

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