Estate Operative

Estate Operative

Hourly Rate: £15.56

Contract: Temporary (ongoing - sickness cover)

DBS: Basic

Driving Licence: Required

We are recruiting an Estate Operative 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.

Depending on the demand you will need to cover the work at two depots:

• 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