Estate Services Operative

Company: Riverside
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

Job Title: Estate Services Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £27,150.59 per annum

Working hours: Full Time – 35 Hours

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Location: Millwall, London

We are looking for someone with the following abilities:

  • Ability to use power tools
  • Competent in basic DIY
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and tools
  • Experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools
  • Full clean UK driving licence

Role Profile

  • Cleaning duties: vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter picking and dog waste removal
  • Use of hand tools, drills, jet washers, carpet washers and buffing machines
  • Basic DIY: painting, hole filling, fixing loose door handles, minor repairs
  • Maintenance of car parks and bin sheds
  • Clearance of bulk waste where not delegated to bulk waste team
  • Reporting to management: health and safety concerns and issues affecting maintenance
  • Maintain good relationships with residents and colleagues
  • Occasional cover for other staff due to sickness, holidays, etc.
  • Weed control, sweeping, litter picking and general grounds maintenance where trained
  • Patrol duties: checking faulty street lamps and anti‑social behaviour evidence
  • Attend sites to clear bulk waste and fly‑tipped rubbish
  • Skim bins when collection missed

Person Specification

Essential

  • Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection
  • Knowledge of power tools
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Experience with powered equipment (hoovers, hand tools)
  • Appropriate competency‑based training and experience
  • Knowledge and use of PPE
  • Risk perception: identify risks to passers‑by during operations

Desirable

  • PA1/PA6 pesticide application experience
  • BICS or similar cleaning industry certificates
  • First aid at work or similar
  • Health & Safety certificates

Diversity and Inclusion

Riverside is a disability‑confident employer and operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates declaring a disability. If the candidate meets the minimum requirements, they will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

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

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Posted: June 13th, 2026