Estate Operative (x2)
Hourly Rate: £15.56
Contract: Temporary (ongoing – sickness cover)
DBS: Basic
Driving Licence: Required
We are recruiting two Estate Operatives to support estate and grounds maintenance services across the Sunderland area. These are hands-on, outdoor roles focused on maintaining high standards across residential estates.
There are two positions available:
- 1 x Leechmere Depot
2 Claymere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TQ
- 1 x Hetton Lyons Depot
Hetton Lyons Industrial Estate, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, DH5 0RH
Working Arrangements
- Operatives work in a minimum of two-person teams
- Each team is allocated a vehicle for the working day (desirable)
- Candidates must be able to travel to and from their allocated depot
- Some flexibility is required to support service and business needs, including covering other areas when required
Working Hours (Spring / Summer)
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30 – 16:00
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a high-quality estate service, responding effectively to customer needs
- Carry out grounds maintenance duties including:
- Grass cutting
- Hedge trimming and pruning
- Strimming and weed control
- Leaf clearance
- Litter and debris removal
- Ensure all work meets required technical and quality standards
- Work closely with the Estate Supervisor to maintain service delivery
- Promote teamwork, inclusion and positive working relationships
- Contribute to continuous improvement across the service
Essential / Desirable Criteria
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience in grounds maintenance or estate services (desirable)
- Reliable, practical and able to work effectively as part of a team
- Good awareness of health and safety standards