# Estates Operative (Maintenance)

**Company:** [Retirement Villages Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/fPmKbXe7q45u1XFZzof3hT.md)
**Location:** Bath, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time
**Department:** Avonpark Village

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## Description

We’re currently looking for a dedicated Estates Operative to join our friendly team at Avonpark. This role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).

In this essential role, you’ll help us maintain a safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for our residents. From routine maintenance and outdoor care to responding to requests and supporting wider facilities projects, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of our residents.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Carry out regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and communal areas
-   Ensure lighting, lifts, and emergency systems are in good working order
-   Respond promptly to maintenance requests from residents and staff
-   Maintain outdoor spaces – including gardens, woodlands, fences, and paths – to a high standard
-   Keep outdoor furniture and amenities clean and in good condition
-   Support with general decorating, painting, and minor repairs
-   Treat roads and pathways with salt/grit during winter months
-   Communicate clearly with residents and staff about any planned maintenance or service disruptions
-   Work closely with the Facilities Manager to complete regular monthly checks and identify safety concerns

**What We’re Looking For:**

-   Previous experience in maintenance or a similar role is desirable
-   Confidence using hand and power tools safely
-   Strong communication and people skills
-   A proactive attitude and willingness to adapt to new challenges
-   Physically able to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials

**What We Offer:**

-   Generous holiday entitlement, including birthday leave
-   Enhanced pension scheme
-   Wellbeing and volunteering days
-   Staff rewards and recognition programmes
-   A supportive, community-focused working environment

If you’re hands-on, practical, and take pride in creating well-maintained spaces where people feel at home, we’d love to hear from you.

**Apply today and become a valued part of our Retirement Village community!**