Estate Operative

Rendall & Rittner; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral scheme

Team uniform

Fully funded training and development

Discounts across travel, retail, F&B

Job summary

Rendall & Rittner is seeking an Estate Operative for the Landmark Building at Canary Wharf. You will be the on-site presence ensuring communal areas remain immaculate, safe and well-presented. The role includes hands-on cleaning, waste management and routine maintenance in a fast-paced, concierge-led environment.

Applicants should be reliable, with early starts and strong communication to residents, colleagues and suppliers. Experience in premium residential settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential developments or premium environments is advantageous.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures (COSHH awareness).
• Reliable with excellent time management and early-start capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communal areas to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with waste management and recycling logistics.
• Conduct routine checks and report maintenance needs.
• Provide friendly, proactive support to residents and contractors.
• Record tasks and safety checks accurately and on time.

Job description

• Landmark Building, Canary Wharf - E14 8GZ
• Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm

ESTATE OPERATIVE

• Rendall & Rittner
• £25,000
• Landmark Building, Canary Wharf - E14 8GZ
• Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3pm

DEVELOPMENT DETAILS

Join a prestigious riverside landmark of 649 high-spec apartments at the heart of Canary Wharf. You'll work in a polished, concierge-led environment with a residents' gym and secure parking, supporting a professional community that values seamless service and spotless presentation. With Canary Wharf Underground and Heron Quays DLR just a short walk away, the setting is fast-paced, well-connected and varied- no two days feel the same as you keep high-traffic spaces pristine and welcoming.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

You will be the on-site presence that keeps the development immaculate, safe and running smoothly, from maintaining communal areas to supporting residents and contractors. Most days blend hands-on cleaning and waste management with routine checks, minor fixes and responsive support. On Tuesdays (bin collection day) you'll start at 6am and finish at 2pm to ensure timely, efficient waste rotations.

What Success Looks Like

• Communal areas are consistently spotless, well-presented and ready for busy footfall.
• Waste is managed efficiently, with bins rotated on time and collection days running smoothly.
• Health and safety concerns are identified early, recorded accurately and escalated promptly.
• Residents and visitors receive friendly, proactive support and clear communication.
• Contractors are coordinated effectively, with access arranged and works areas left tidy.
• Task logs, checks and reports are completed accurately and on time, every time.

How You'll Spend Most Of Your Time

• Managing waste and recycling: rotating bins, keeping stores orderly and assisting collections.
• Using the ride on sweeper / training will be provided
• Reporting maintenance needs for swift resolution.
• Keeping external areas presentable, including pathways, entrances and car park touchpoints.
• Carpet cleaning, jet washing, sweeping etc

Who This Role Is For

• You take pride in presentation and enjoy hands-on work that keeps spaces looking their best.
• You’re reliable with early starts, calm under pressure and thrive in a busy, professional setting.
• You communicate clearly and courteously with residents, colleagues and suppliers.
• You’re safety aware, follow procedures and keep accurate, timely records.
• You’re a team player who spots what needs doing and acts without being asked.

Experience That Helps

• Working in residential developments, hotels, corporate offices or similar premium environments.
• Professional cleaning, facilities or caretaking roles with responsibility for communal areas.
• Waste management, recycling operations and safe manual handling practices.
• Basic DIY and routine maintenance, plus familiarity with H&S checks and COSHH awareness.
• Using mobile devices or systems to log tasks, report issues and track completions.

What We Offer

• 20 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 practical problem-solving, customer service, health and safety awareness, and how you manage priorities on shift

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

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.