Estate Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Groundskeeper, Building Maintenance, Lawn Care
Estate Assistant role in Essex, Chelmsford, and Colchester
Responsibilities include gardening, grounds maintenance, and cleaning communal areas
Requirement of a full UK manual gearbox driving licence
The Estates Team play a key role in delivering a great resident experience. They work hard to provide high-quality estate services, covering mainly gardening and grounds maintenance with some cleaning of communal areas.
We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our dedicated team, working across Essex, Chelmsford and Colchester and surrounding areas on a full-time, permanent contract.
In this role, you will carry out high-quality gardening, grounds maintenance, and the cleaning of internal communal areas. You will ensure all work meets the agreed standards, helping to keep our outdoor spaces tidy, welcoming and well cared for.
As the on-site representative for Guinness, you will build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, and contractors. You will also report responsive repairs, fly-tipping, graffiti, and any safeguarding concerns to help us maintain safe, attractive communities.
What we are looking forWe are a resident-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Estate Assistant or Ground Maintenance Assistant, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Proven professional experience of delivering grounds maintenance across a variety of sites and garden types.
- Experience and knowledge of lawn, shrub and plant care.
- Proven experience of achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to carry out physical tasks within Health & Safety guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and without high levels of supervision.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE.
- A full UK manual gearbox driving licence is essential.
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