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The Vacancy
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Estates Assistant who is passionate about providing safe, clean, and welcoming environments for our tenants. This Estates Assistant role 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: £ 25,704 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 an Estates Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our schemes are safe, clean, and welcoming places to live. This hands-on Estates Assistant position involves a mix of grounds maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining landscaped 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 and handyman tasks
Completing health & safety checks, including fire alarm testing
Reporting repairs and monitoring contractor work
Supporting tenants by maintaining a high-quality living environment
This Estates Assistant role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive approach.
About you
To succeed as an Estates 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 communication and 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 independently and as part of a team
You will demonstrate our values: Kind, Trusting, Accountable and Innovative.
A full UK driving licence
We welcome previous experience working as a caretaker, cleaner, maintenance operative, grounds worker, handyman, or facilities assistant, as these roles provide transferable skills for an Estates Assistant.
Why join us?
As an Estates Assistant, you will benefit from:
36 days 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 contact Steve Thornton, Extra Care Manager on steven.thornton@caredig.co.uk 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 an Estates Assistant, where your work truly makes a difference every day.
About Us
We are a registered 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 2,800 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.
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