Estate Services Operative

The Riverside Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK seeks an Estates Services Operative to maintain communal spaces at various sites. Responsibilities include cleaning duties, reporting issues to management, and maintaining good relationships with residents. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of cleaning methods and tools, and experience with powered equipment. This is a permanent position offering competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay & generous pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

A wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of correct use of PPE.
• Appropriate competency-based training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend various sites to maintain communal spaces.
• Conduct cleaning duties including vacuuming and litter picking.
• Report health and safety concerns to management.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection

Knowledge and experience with powered equipment

Job description

Job Title: Estates Services Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,283.24 per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Location: Millwall / London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The Difference you will make as an Estate Operative

You will attend various sites owned and managed by Riverside Housing to maintain and monitor communal spaces at these sites.

About you

• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

• Cleaning duties, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter picking and dog waste removal.
• Keeping car parks and bin sheds swept and tidy.
• Clearance of bulk waste from sites if not delegated to bulk waste team.
• Reporting of matters from site to management. these include health and safety concerns, and any issues affecting the interior and exterior maintenance of the site.
• Maintaining the good relationship with their residents and colleagues.
• Occasional cover for other staff members due to sickness holidays etc. this may include extra duties from time to time.
• Where trained and applicable, some weed control, sweeping, litter picking and general grounds maintenance duties.
• Patrol duties including checking for faulty street lamps and evidence of anti-social behaviour.
• Attending site and clearing bulk waste
• Attending site and clearing fly-tipped rubbish
• Skimming bin in case of missed collection

Person specification

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
• Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools.
• Appropriate competency-based training and experience
• Knowledge and experience of correct use of ppe