The Guinness Partnership
Develops, manages, and maintains affordable housing across the UK.
5 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
grounds maintenance
gardening
cleaning service
compliance
site representation
issue reporting
We have an opportunity for an Estate Assistant to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis covering our sites in Stockport and the surrounding area. You will provide a high-quality grounds maintenance, gardening and cleaning service, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, specifications, and timescales, including cleaning internal communal areas and keeping external spaces well maintained. You will represent Guinness on site, fostering positive working relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues to provide access, report any responsive repairs, fly‑tipping, graffiti, and safeguarding alerts.
Requirements
grounds maintenance
plant care
customer service
health & safety
driving licence
teamwork
We are a customer‑focused organisation, so how we do things is as important as what we do. The successful candidate will be an experienced Estate Assistant with strong customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile, and will be able to demonstrate Guinness Behaviours.
- Proven experience delivering grounds maintenance across diverse sites and garden types
- Knowledge of lawn, shrub and plant care
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
- Capability to perform physical tasks following Health & Safety guidelines
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to demonstrate Guinness Behaviours
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and PPE
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Since 1950
Year Founded
The company has been providing affordable housing across the UK since its establishment in 1950.
60,000+ Homes
Managed Properties
The company manages over 60,000 homes with a focus on sustainable housing solutions.
Culture + Values
44 Farms Reached
Regenerative Agriculture Participation
Collaborating with farmers and agronomists to advance regenerative agriculture practices.
1,400 Acres Farmed
Scale of Regenerative Pilot Program
Implementing regenerative practices across a significant pilot area to improve sustainability.
- We are in it for the long haul – for our people, our products and our planet.
- Collaborative partnerships (e.g. working with farmers, agronomists and supply‑chain partners on regenerative agriculture)
- Data‑driven decision‑making (e.g. baselining carbon footprint, sharing pilot results)
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across operations by 2030.
€100M Investment
Sustainability Initiative
Investing €100 million to decarbonize operations and reduce environmental impact.
70% Zero-Emission Fleet
Transport Ambition
Aiming to transition 70% of the transport fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2025.
- Three‑year regenerative‑agriculture pilot: 44 farms, ~1,400 acres; goals include soil regeneration, carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement, reduced synthetic chemical use, improved water quality and farmer livelihoods
- Collaboration on fonio‑based brewing to reduce water/chemical inputs and support soil regeneration
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Increase
Female Leadership Growth
Female leadership roles within the company have grown significantly over the past five years, reflecting a strong commitment to gender diversity in senior positions.
25% Boost
Women in Leadership
Training programs have been instrumental in increasing the representation of women in leadership roles by 25% over the past three years.
1,000+ Supported
Women Empowerment
Partnerships with external organizations have enabled over 1,000 women and girls to benefit from mentoring, education, and vocational training programs.
- Paid pregnancy-loss leave, six months’ fully-paid maternity leave for female employees.