Estate Operative

Residential Management Group (RMG); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Greater London is seeking an Estate Operative to ensure cleanliness and waste management in communal areas. The ideal candidate will work Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week, performing various tasks including managing waste, cleaning floors, and collaborating with contractors. Candidates must have experience in a similar role, a full UK driver's license, and a strong physical condition. Competitive benefits like a healthcare cashback plan and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Free Healthcare cashback Plan

Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications

Pension scheme (matched up to 7%)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estates, cleaning, or caretaker role is essential.
• A full UK driver's license and access to your own vehicle are required.
• Strong physical condition for moving heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and waste management in communal areas.
• Collaborate with other contractors and maintenance workers.
• Follow health and safety guidelines in all tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Physical strength

Resourcefulness

Education

Previous experience in estates/cleaning/caretaker role

Tools

Bin Tug

Compactor

Bailer

Sweepers

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Estate Operative Department is responsible for waste management and cleanliness of the development. This includes carpark maintenance and upkeep of communal areas to ensure it remains a pleasant and high-standard place to live for all residents.

Where will I be working?

London (NW9)

Rota:

Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week (7 AM – 3 PM)

Main Duties:

• Resolve problems and adhere to health and safety guidelines, SOPs, and Risk Assessments.
• Work collaboratively with other contractors or maintenance workers.
• Be resourceful, self‑motivated, and flexible.
• Physically strong and capable of working with machinery or moving heavy equipment.
• Work individually as well as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• General knowledge of machinery, Bin Tug, Compactor, Bailer, Sweepers, and other items used in waste collection and maintenance cleaning.

Specific Duties:

• Move metal/plastic bins on and off trailers.
• Clear or clean general areas as directed by Supervisor/Management.
• Disassemble, move, and shift furniture or equipment.
• Empty residential bulk waste.
• Drive Tug (if in possession of a full driving license) and inform the Development Manager if you have a full license.
• Wash down carparks and clear away cobwebs and litter as directed.
• Jet wash hard surfaces, carparks, main footpaths, and podiums.
• Work in the compactor room on the bailer and compactor.
• Remove rubbish by litter picking, emptying communal bins, and wiping down surfaces.
• Sweep out block bin rooms daily and ensure the area is clean and tidy.
• Wash down block bin rooms once a week to maintain high standards.
• Unblock bin chutes as directed.
• Maintain property exterior throughout different seasons, including using rock salt for icy or snowy conditions.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in estates/cleaning/caretaker role
• A full UK drivers license and access to own vehicle

What does RMG have offer you?

You’ll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you’ll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you’ll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re‑claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services)
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e‑cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

About Us

Join the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 144,000 households across the UK. We offer a range of job opportunities, from property management, finance, customer services, and everything in between, which makes us a great place to work.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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