Estates Officer

Catch 22 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estates Operative to ensure the safe and efficient running of buildings across various sites. Responsibilities include carrying out maintenance, responding to emergencies, and supporting safety checks. Ideal candidates should have practical experience, be customer-focused, and manage their workload proactively. Salary ranges from £22,487 to £23,821 with shifts from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm, including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience with general maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, including basic electrical issues.
• Comfort with mobile devices for task completion.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and compliance checks.
• Respond to emergencies and manage heating/ventilation checks.
• Promote excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Proactive issue management

General maintenance

Emergency response skills

Job description

Our client is looking for a proactive Estates Operative to join their busy team, supporting the safe and efficient running of all buildings and external areas across multiple sites.

Key Duties

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and compliance checks
• Respond to emergencies and basic electrical/power issues
• Support heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and water system checks
• Complete fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks and other safety tasks
• Undertake painting, decorating and general caretaking duties
• Act as a Key Holder, assisting with site security and alarm callouts
• Update and complete tasks via the Estates Service Desk
• Keep premises safe, well-presented and accessible, including clearing/gritting in bad weather
• Assist with fire evacuations and health & safety reporting
• Promote excellent customer service at all times

Working Hours

• Shifts between 5:30am - 10:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Some weekend work on a rota
• Occasional out-of-hours attendance for events or emergencies

About You

• Practical, hands-on and customer focused
• Able to manage your own workload and handle issues proactively
• Comfortable using mobile devices to complete jobs
• Well-presented and willing to undertake necessary training

In return, our client is offering a salary of between £22,487 - £23,821.