Job Description
Grounds Maintenance Operative (Estate Ranger)
£25,432.20 annual/ £13.21 per hour
Barnstaple
Permanent, Full Time
Role: Grounds Maintenance Operative (Estate Ranger)
Location: Barnstaple and surrounding areas
Salary: £25,432.20 annual/ £13.21 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026 – 09:00
Interviews: We will be inviting applicants to interview throughout June, closing the vacancy when we have successfully appointed. Please don’t delay with your application!
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.
If you require this advert in an alternative format or need support with the application process, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
The Company
North Devon Homes (NDH) is a registered charity providing affordable homes for people who need them. We are a housing association covering the North Devon district and have over 3,250 homes we are responsible for, providing accommodation to 10,000 total customers.