Estates & Grounds Care Operative (Flexible Hours)

Riverside; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside is a housing association with a difference, delivering communal space maintenance across sites you’ll service. As an Estates Services Operative you’ll perform cleaning duties, operate powered equipment and report health and safety concerns to management.

You’ll work across Riverside’s portfolio of residential sites, ensuring cleanliness and safety for residents. A practical knowledge of cleaning methods and PPE is essential, along with training and experience in risk awareness;

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and tools.
• Experience with powered cleaning equipment and PPE usage.
• Competency-based training and practical experience in cleaning operations.
• Knowledge of risk perception and safety around pedestrians.
• PA1/PA6 pesticide application is advantageous.
• BICS or similar cleaning industry certificates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties across sites: vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter removal.
• Maintain and tidy car parks and bin sheds, and clear bulk waste when needed.
• Report health and safety concerns and site maintenance issues to management.
• Maintain good relationships with residents and colleagues; cover for others when needed.
• Occasional grounds maintenance tasks and patrols for safety and tidy environments.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Cleaning tools

Powered equipment

Training & experience

PPE knowledge

Risk perception

Pesticide app (PA1/PA6)

Cleaning certificates (BICS)

Job description

Riverside is a housing association with a difference, delivering communal space maintenance across sites you’ll service. As an Estates Services Operative you’ll perform cleaning duties, operate powered equipment and report health and safety concerns to management.

You’ll work across Riverside’s portfolio of residential sites, ensuring cleanliness and safety for residents. A practical knowledge of cleaning methods and PPE is essential, along with training and experience in risk awareness;