Estates Assistant

We are looking for amotivated and reliableEstates Assistantwho is passionate about providing safe clean and welcoming environments for our tenants. ThisEstates Assistantrole is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied hands-on position combining estate maintenance and night concierge duties.

• Job Title:Estates Assistant(Night Concierge)

• Hours: 35 hours Full-time permanent(night shifts including weekends & bank holidays)

• Location:Carmarthen

• Salary: 25704 annual salary

• Requirement:Full UK driving licence essential

We do not offer sponsorship.

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Friday 5th June 2026

About the role

As anEstates Assistant you will play a vital role in ensuring our schemes are safe clean and welcoming places to live. This hands-onEstates Assistantposition involves a mix of grounds maintenance cleaning and basic repairs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaininglandscaped areas using tools and equipment

• Acting as Night Concierge ensuring tenant safety and security overnight

• Cleaning communal areas such as halls stairways and landings

• Carrying out minor repairs andhandymantasks

• Completing health & safety checks including fire alarm testing

• Reporting repairs and monitoring contractor work

• Supporting tenants bymaintaininga high-quality living environment

ThisEstates Assistantrole requires flexibility teamwork and a proactive approach.

About you

To succeed as anEstates Assistant you will be practical reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.

You will have:

• Experience in grounds maintenance gardening or cleaning

• Knowledge of health & safety and cleaning practices

• Strong communicationand problem-solving skills

• Ability to work night shifts flexibly

• A caring calm approach in emergency situations

• A positive can-do attitude and ability to work independentlyand as part of a team

• You willdemonstrateour values:Kind Trusting Accountable and Innovative.

• A full UK driving licence

We welcomepreviousexperience working as acaretaker cleaner maintenance operative grounds workerhandyman or facilities assistant as these roles provide transferable skills for anEstates Assistant.

Why join us

As anEstates Assistant you willbenefitfrom:

• 36days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) increasing with service

• Free DBS

• Free Healthcare Cash Plan

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Blue Light Card eligibility

• Fully funded training & career progression

• Life Assurance (3x salary)

• Pension scheme (up to 8% matched)

• Enhanced sickness and family leave

How to apply

Please feel welcome to contactSteve Thornton Extra Care who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.

Find more information please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below and apply by clicking on the apply now tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies.

Join us today and build a rewarding career as anEstates Assistant where your work truly makes a difference every day.

We are aregistered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2800 high quality affordable homes and provide a range of services including the development of new homes to people and communities across Swansea Carmarthenshire Neath and Port Talbot Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots a reputation for providing quality homes and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities.