Estate Services Operative - Cleaning & Maintenance (Chatham)

Orbit Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Annual Leave

Bonus Opportunity

Generous Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Job summary

Orbit Group in Chatham is seeking an Estate Services Operative to provide high quality cleaning and environmental services to communal areas across estates in Kent. This role will be based in Chatham, supporting the maintenance of Orbit's 46,000 homes and ensuring safety and standards.

Responsibilities include litter removal, bulk rubbish handling, safe use and maintenance of PPE and machinery, COSHH-compliant storage of hazardous liquids, and seasonal duties such as snow clearance and minor

Qualifications

• Must hold a current full UK driving licence.
• Basic numeracy and literacy are required.
• Ability to operate machinery and cleaning equipment safely.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• Must fulfil the physical requirements of a manual post.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard cleaning in communal blocks incl. lifts and stairwells.
• Carry out litter picking and bulk rubbish removal to maintain high visuals and safety.
• Ensure PPE and machinery are used and maintained safely; report faults or incidents.
• Store hazardous liquids in accordance with COSHH and fire regulations.
• Perform estates duties such as snow clearance, gritting, and minor repairs.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Numeracy

Literacy

Machinery operation

Seasonal outdoor work

Physical fitness

Tools

Petrol blowers

Floor cleaning apparatus

Tipper vans

Job description

Orbit Group in Chatham is seeking an Estate Services Operative to provide high quality cleaning and environmental services to communal areas across estates in Kent. This role will be based in Chatham, supporting the maintenance of Orbit's 46,000 homes and ensuring safety and standards.

Responsibilities include litter removal, bulk rubbish handling, safe use and maintenance of PPE and machinery, COSHH-compliant storage of hazardous liquids, and seasonal duties such as snow clearance and minor