Estate Operative

Company: Places for People
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Purpose

The Estate Operative Department is responsible for waste management and cleanliness of the development. This includes carpark maintenance and upkeep of communal areas to ensure Beaufort Park (London NW9) remains a pleasant and high-standard place to live for all residents.

Rota

Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday off) – 35 hours per week 8 AM – 4 PM

Main Duties

  • Resolve problems and adhere to health and safety guidelines, SOPs, and Risk Assessments.
  • Work collaboratively with other contractors or maintenance workers.
  • Be resourceful, self-motivated, and flexible.
  • Physically strong and capable of working with machinery or moving heavy equipment.
  • Work individually as well as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • General knowledge of machinery, Bin Tug, Compactor, Bailer, Sweepers, and other items used in waste collection and maintenance cleaning.

Specific Duties

  • Move metal/plastic bins on and off trailers.
  • Clear or clean general areas as directed by Supervisor/Management.
  • Disassemble, move, and shift furniture or equipment.
  • Empty residential bulk waste.
  • Drive Tug (if in possession of a full driving license) and inform the Development Manager if you have a full license.
  • Wash down carparks and clear away cobwebs and litter as directed.
  • Jet wash hard surfaces, carparks, main footpaths, and podiums.
  • Work in the compactor room on the bailer and compactor.
  • Remove rubbish by litter picking, emptying communal bins, and wiping down surfaces.
  • Sweep out block bin rooms daily and ensure the area is clean and tidy.
  • Wash down block bin rooms once a week to maintain high standards.
  • Unblock bin chutes as directed.
  • Maintain property exterior throughout different seasons, including using rock salt for icy or snowy conditions.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in estates/cleaning/caretaker role.
  • A full UK drivers license and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays.
  • Free Healthcare cashback Plan and 24/7 access to remote GP Services.
  • Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days).
  • Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • Access to Our Place Rewards, allowing a range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers, reloadable e‑cards, and cashback on online purchases.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026