Estate Operative

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 Grand Union (Wembley HA0) remains a pleasant and high-standard place to live for all residents.

Rota:

Thursday to Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday off) - 35 hours per week (either 7 AM – 3 PM or 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
  
  

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 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)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!
  
  

About Us

Join the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 144,000 households across the UK. We offer a range of job opportunities, from property management, finance, customer services, and everything in between, which makes us a great place to work.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

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