Estate Operative

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Estate Operatives to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of communal areas. In this role, you will be responsible for waste management, carpark upkeep, and maintaining high standards for residents. The position requires physical strength, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a commitment to creating a pleasant living environment, this opportunity offers a supportive workplace with generous benefits, including healthcare plans and holiday allowances. If you're ready to make a difference in property management, this role is for you!

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free Healthcare cashback Plan

Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications

Pension scheme (matched up to 7%)

Life assurance (4 x annual salary)

Access to shopping discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, cleaning, or caretaker roles is essential.
• Ability to operate machinery and move heavy equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and waste management in communal areas.
• Collaborate with contractors and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Perform physical tasks including moving bins and cleaning surfaces.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Physical strength

Resourcefulness

Education

Full UK driving license

Tools

Bin Tug

Compactor

Bailer

Sweepers

Job description

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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 Beaufort Park remains a pleasant and high-standard place to live for all residents.

Rota:
35 hours per week - Sunday to Thursday 8 AM – 4 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.
• 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.
• Maintain property exterior throughout different seasons, including using rock salt for icy or snowy conditions.
• Previous experience in estates/cleaning/caretaker role.
• A full UK drivers license and access to own vehicle.

What does RMG have to offer you?

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
• 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?

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