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