Estate Grounds Worker/Gardener
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am–5 pm
£35K per annum
We are a charity that manages Whiteley Village retirement community, founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, and the Village located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work. We are now looking for an Estate Grounds Worker/Gardener to join the team.
About the role
The role of the Maintenance Foreman is to lead our maintenance team, ensuring the smooth running of upkeep and repair operations and a high-performance working culture.
This role is for someone with proven technical skills and working knowledge of various trades, including carpentry and plumbing. You will be confident in taking ownership of projects, leading a team to ensure compliance, and work within health and safety requirements to provide a high level of service to our residents.
What you will be doing
· Oversee maintenance operations for residential and commercial property stock in the village.
· Supervise and manage a team of maintenance technicians.
· Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
· Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialised repairs and services as needed.
· Ensure best practice and compliance in health, safety, and environment throughout the organisation.
· Regular review of risk minimisation procedures. Ensure all incidents, accidents and risks are recorded and reported.
· Conduct regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
· Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
· Train and mentor maintenance staff.
· Communicate effectively with the Trust staff and residents.
· Order and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
· Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives.
· Monitor and evaluate the performance of maintenance staff.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are required and knowledge of IT systems as your work tasks will be assigned from a digital helpdesk to a PDA.
What’s in it for you
· 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays
· A supportive and friendly working environment
· Ongoing training and development opportunities
· Employee Assistance programme
· Generous pension
· Life assurance
· Blue Light discount card
· Free parking
An enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK will be required for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• maintenance supervision: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person