Estates Services Operative

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

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you’ll make as a Estates Services Operative

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

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• 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

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:

• 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.

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 good relationships 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 include 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

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 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
• Competence and knowledge of risk perception including risk to passers-by during operations
• PA1/PA6 Pesticide application an advantage
• BICS or similar cleaning industry certificates an advantage.