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