Estates Maintenance Operative

As one of our Estates Maintenance Operatives, you will cut grass, maintain hedges and plant shrubs and flowers to create attractive landscapes, resolve enquiries from tenants and oversee Health & Safety compliance in everything you do, giving you plenty of variety and responsibility., Please record all positions held since leaving education - MOST RECENT FIRST - including any service in the HM Forces, and account for any breaks in employment. You may continue a separate sheet if necessary. Name of current/most recent employer

• Address Job Title
• Date(s) of Employment
• Salary/remuneration details
• To whom you are responsible Brief description of duties
• Reason for leaving (if applicable) Notice period required (if applicable), Do you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process? Do you hold a valid driving license? Do you have access to your own vehicle? Are you known or related to any Director or employee of the Company? (If yes, please give details)
• REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974
• Please give details below of any convictions or charges outstanding of all offences (or alleged offences) including driving offences. If you inadvertently disclose a conviction, which is regarded as "spent", it will be ignored. ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION ACT 1996
• Under the terms of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 the Association can only employ people who are entitled to work in the UK. In observing this Act the Association will need to see a document which confirms this entitlement before employment starts. It would also be helpful if you confirm entitlement at this stage. I confirm that I am entitled to work in the UK:
• References Please give name(s) and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be your present or immediate past employer. References will be taken up for shortlisted candidates only. Referee 1 Name Referee 1 Address Referee 2 Name Referee 2 Address Please tick the box provided if you do not wish us to contact your referee(s) without specific consent from you.
  
  Experienced in all aspects of grounds maintenance, you will hold a clean current driving licence and be capable of using industrial machinery safely. Needless to say, you should share our passion for customer service and be self-motivated, well-organised and hardworking, and you will bring excellent interpersonal skills. A formal Health & Safety qualification would be very useful, as would a trailer towing licence and some pesticide training, but this is by no means essential as we will provide a comprehensive induction., Which IT packages are you experienced in using? Do you have any other skills, training or knowledge which may be useful, bearing in mind the job brief? Other qualifications e.g. Degree, City & Guilds and/or Postgraduate.
  
  At Teign Housing, we're driven by a simple but powerful mission: to provide good quality homes for our residents and rewarding, flexible careers for our people. As a thriving social landlord with over 200 dedicated professionals across Teign Housing and Templer Home Build, we proudly own and manage more than 4,000 homes across Teignbridge, the South Hams, East Devon, Mid Devon, West Devon, and Exeter. We don't just offer housing-we create communities. Our commitment goes beyond bricks and mortar. We deliver high-quality homes and personalised support that empower individuals and families to thrive. Why Work With Us?
• Be part of a purpose led organisation making a real impact
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team
• Enjoy career flexibility, growth, and meaningful work
We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. If you share our passion for building vibrant communities and delivering services that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. We're now looking for an Estates Maintenance Operative to join our dynamic team. Bring your skills, your ideas, and your drive-and help us shape the future of housing in Devon.

You can expect to enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Discretionary Leave between Christmas and the New Year period
• Generous employer contributions towards your pension (including death in service), any employee who increase their contribution to 5% or above will receive an employer contribution of one and a half times their contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 15%
• Private Health Care membership (if applicable)
• Flexible Agile Working
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme (optional)
• Reimbursement of the cost of a professional membership fee
• Employer contributions towards gym membership
• Employer contribution every two years towards eye examination for those who use computers significantly as part of their work
• Up to 25% off selected O2 airtime contracts
• Microsoft Home Use Programme available to all staff
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Westcountry Savings and Loans Scheme
• Recognition for Long Service (if applicable)
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Bupa dental care (optional)
Job Description: Estates Maintenance Operative JD (Dec 2025) Person Specification: Estates Maintenance Operative PS (Dec 2025)