We're Hiring: Grounds Maintenance Operative

We are looking for a highly motivated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join the team at Thorpe Estate, reporting to the Facilities Manager.

Core responsibilities include:

  • Mowing, strimming & edging lawns

  • Trimming and pruning hedges, shrubs and trees

  • Weed control, basic gardening (tree planting etc)

  • Leaf and debris clearance

  • Maintenance of pathways and roadways, including during winter months (grit spreading etc)

  • Outdoor furniture repairs & maintenance

  • Painting to exterior fences, gates, doors, windows etc.

  • Drainage & gutter clearance

  • Working at heights

  • Log splitting, woodchipping

  • Additional tasks will involve basic maintenance jobs on estate properties, and daily and weekly checks for hazards, alarms etc

Key attributes required:

You will be highly motivated and physically able to work outdoors, and take pride in the upkeep of the grounds of a historic Estate. You will have experience in gardening, landscaping and using garden machinery & tools. Certificates for the use of chainsaws and other machinery is desired.

You will share our values and a passion to deliver exceptional service for the benefit of the 12,000+ annual visitors to Thorpe. You will be eager to work with a wider team and to minimise disturbance to other tenants on the Estate. The role requires a highly organised and computer-literate individual who is able to navigate spreadsheets and online calendars. You will be part of a diverse, Estate-wide team and report directly to the Facilities Manager.

Due to our rural location, you will have means of transport to and from Thorpe Estate.

Job spec and benefits:

Full time, Tuesday to Saturday, minimum of 40 hours per week typically between 8am - 4pm. All tools, equipment & uniform will be provided. Employee benefits include generous holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave and a discretionary annual bonus. You are encouraged to learn about and acquire new skills in all aspects of the Estate including sustainable energy, agriculture and the natural environment, and your role will have the opportunity to grow alongside future phases of Thorpe Estate.

Salary depends on experience.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: Dean@thorpeestate.com

PART-TIME GARDENERS ALSO REQUIRED - PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR DETAILS

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