Estate Operative

Premier Estates Limited; Edgware; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

22 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Team uniform

Training and development

Discounts across travel, retail, etc.

Descripción de la vacante

Rendall & Rittner in London is seeking an Estate Operative to help keep Colindale Gardens running smoothly. You will clean, manage waste, perform basic maintenance, and care for outdoor spaces to ensure communal areas are clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

The role supports the on-site team at a busy residential development, with Monday–Friday hours and occasional Saturday shifts. DBS check, pension and holiday benefits provided.

Formación

• Experience in estate operative, caretaker, facilities or housekeeping.
• Familiarity with cleaning techniques, tools and machinery, including safe chemical use.
• Basic DIY skills for small repairs and ability to report larger faults.
• Experience managing waste and recycling on busy sites.
• Comfort with checklists, logs and handheld devices to record tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Guard estate standards on the ground, keeping communal areas spotless, safe and well presented.
• Carry out routine cleaning, waste management, basic maintenance and grounds care.
• Log issues, report and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Support on-site team with deliveries, contractor access and estate inspections.
• Maintain external areas, litter picking and basic grounds tasks.
• Complete daily checklists and keep accurate records.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Clear communication

Herramientas

Cleaning equipment

COSHH awareness

Basic DIY tools

Descripción del empleo

ESTATE OPERATIVE

• Rendall & Rittner • £28,100 • Colindale Gardens - NW9 4DD • Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00and every other Saturday 08:00 - 13:00

DEVELOPMENT DETAILS

Join a landmark community in North West London set within beautifully landscaped grounds. You’ll help keep an environment featuring concierge services, a gym, pool, spa, residents’ lounge and expansive communal gardens running smoothly and looking its best. With Colindale Underground station moments away on the Northern line, the development attracts busy professionals and families who value a well‑kept, friendly and secure place to call home, making your work highly visible and genuinely appreciated.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will be the on-the-ground guardian of the estate’s standards, keeping communal areas spotless, safe and well presented while supporting residents and the on-site team. You will carry out routine cleaning, waste management, basic maintenance, and grounds care, proactively reporting and following up on any issues to keep the development operating seamlessly.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Communal areas are consistently clean, tidy and ready for residents at all times.


• Waste and recycling are handled efficiently, safely and on schedule, with bin stores kept immaculate.


• Minor repairs are completed promptly, and larger issues are clearly reported and tracked to resolution.


• The grounds and external areas are well cared for, hazard-free and welcoming.


• Residents feel listened to, supported and informed through courteous, proactive communication.


• Health and safety standards are embedded in your daily work, with risks identified and addressed early.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

• Cleaning and presenting lobbies, corridors, lifts, stairwells, windows and amenity areas to a high standard.


• Managing waste and recycling collections, maintaining clean bin stores and undertaking periodic deep cleans.


• Carrying out basic maintenance and defect checks; logging, escalating and following up on repairs.


• Supporting the wider on-site team with deliveries, contractor access and estate inspections.


• Caring for external areas, including litter picking, sweeping, jet washing and basic grounds tasks.


• Completing daily checklists, stock control for cleaning materials and accurate record-keeping.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• You take pride in your work, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive, hands‑on approach.


• You’re friendly and professional, communicating clearly with residents, colleagues and contractors.


• You’re reliable and well organised, able to plan your day and adapt when priorities change.


• You value teamwork and step in to help where needed to keep standards consistently high.


• You’re safety-conscious and follow procedures to protect yourself, residents and the estate.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Experience in an estate operative, caretaker, facilities or housekeeping role within residential or hospitality settings.


• Familiarity with cleaning techniques, tools and machinery, including safe chemical use and COSHH awareness.


• Basic DIY skills for small repairs and the confidence to identify and report larger faults.


• Experience managing waste and recycling processes in busy sites.


• Comfortable using checklists, logs and handheld devices to record tasks and report issues.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme


• Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work


• Employee referral scheme


• Team uniform* subject to development


• Fully funded training and development opportunities


• Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment

ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER

Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.

We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team


• Interview focused on your practical estate upkeep skills, customer service, health and safety awareness, and how you prioritise and collaborate to maintain high standards

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

INTERESTED?

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.

Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.