Estates Team Member

We are looking for a motivated, practical, and enthusiastic Estates Team Member to join our friendly team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will help maintain our grounds, buildings, and animal facilities to a high standard, ensuring they are safe, welcoming, and well cared for.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily animal husbandry duties, including feeding, watering, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal welfare, and maintaining accurate records.


• Maintain gardens, lawns, borders, and landscaped areas through planting, pruning, mowing, weeding, and seasonal maintenance.


• Undertake general maintenance and repair work across the homes and school sites, including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and other practical tasks.


• Assist with fencing, pathways, outdoor structures, and estate infrastructure.


• Operate and maintain gardening and maintenance equipment safely.


• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, health and safety, and biosecurity are maintained


• Respond to maintenance issues promptly and support planned improvement projects.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to assist across different areas of the estate as required

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have practical experience in one or more of the following: animal care, grounds maintenance, gardening, or general property maintenance.


• Be physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.


• Have good problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.


• Be reliable, organised, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Take pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail.


• Hold a full UK driving licence.


• Have relevant qualifications or experience in animal care, horticulture, or maintenance.

If you enjoy practical work, have a passion for caring for animals and the environment, and take pride in maintaining buildings and grounds, we would love to hear from you.