Ground Maintenance Operative (Estate Ranger)
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,162.12 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £12.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NDHR193393 |
Summary
Role:Grounds Maintenance Operative
Location:Barnstaple and surrounding areas
Salary:£24,162.12 annual/ £12.56 per hour
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
The Role
The purpose of this role is to ensure all North Devon Homes’ residential areas are kept clean and tidy maintaining the value of the Company’s land assets. Working as part of a team, undertaking a host of duties to include grass cutting, shrub maintenance, hedge cutting, spraying, litter collection, play area inspections.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
Grass cutting using powered mowers and strimmers.
Hedge cutting using powered hedge cutters.
Weeding and pruning of shrub beds.
Litter picking
About You
You will be looking to work for a supportive company delivering valuable services to the local community.
Ideally you will have experience in working outdoors
You will have an understanding and working knowledge of health & safety principles.
You will work well in a team environment, be comfortable working independently and be supportive of others.
Hold a full driver’s licence.
Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
7% Employer contribution Pension
Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health & Wellbeing Support
Family Friendly Policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
Closing date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 – 09:00
Interviews:Week Commencing 9 July 2025
To Apply:Applications must include a completed North Devon Homes application form and supporting statement and CV. For more information, please visitwww.ndh-ltd.co.uk.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.
Should you require this information in alternate format, please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.
Location:Barnstaple and surrounding areas
Salary:£24,162.12 annual/ £12.56 per hour
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
The Role
The purpose of this role is to ensure all North Devon Homes’ residential areas are kept clean and tidy maintaining the value of the Company’s land assets. Working as part of a team, undertaking a host of duties to include grass cutting, shrub maintenance, hedge cutting, spraying, litter collection, play area inspections.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
Grass cutting using powered mowers and strimmers.
Hedge cutting using powered hedge cutters.
Weeding and pruning of shrub beds.
Litter picking
About You
You will be looking to work for a supportive company delivering valuable services to the local community.
Ideally you will have experience in working outdoors
You will have an understanding and working knowledge of health & safety principles.
You will work well in a team environment, be comfortable working independently and be supportive of others.
Hold a full driver’s licence.
Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
7% Employer contribution Pension
Cash Plan of up to £1600 per year
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health & Wellbeing Support
Family Friendly Policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
Closing date: Wednesday 9 July 2025 – 09:00
Interviews:Week Commencing 9 July 2025
To Apply:Applications must include a completed North Devon Homes application form and supporting statement and CV. For more information, please visitwww.ndh-ltd.co.uk.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role to which they have applied. We request that all applications are submitted with a completed Equality & Diversity Form.
Should you require this information in alternate format, please contact the HR team on 01271 313352.