Job Description:

Estate Operative

📍 Location: Edgware

🕒 Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm OR
• Monday, Thursday & Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Estate Operative to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming residential estate in Edgware. This is a hands-on role involving cleaning, basic maintenance, grounds upkeep, and excellent customer service for residents and visitors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities



Estate Maintenance

• Carry out daily inspections of communal areas, grounds, and estate facilities.
• Ensure all internal and external areas are clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
• Complete minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks where appropriate.
• Report defects, maintenance issues, and health & safety concerns promptly.
• Monitor communal equipment including lighting, doors, gates, and lifts.

Cleaning Duties

• Clean entrances, corridors, stairwells, lift areas, bin stores, and communal facilities.
• Remove litter from external areas and maintain the overall appearance of the estate.
• Keep waste and recycling areas clean and organised.
• Assist with bin management and bulk waste collections.

Grounds Maintenance

• Support the upkeep of landscaped areas through watering, weeding, sweeping, and general maintenance.
• Assist contractors carrying out specialist grounds maintenance works.
• Help ensure external areas remain safe during adverse weather conditions.

Health & Safety

• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete routine site inspections and safety checks.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Assist during emergencies and evacuation procedures when required.

Resident Services

• Provide a professional, friendly, and helpful service to residents and visitors.
• Respond to resident enquiries and direct them to the relevant department.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality resident experience.

Contractor Support

• Escort and monitor contractors on-site when required.
• Ensure contractors comply with site rules and health & safety requirements.
• Report any contractor performance concerns to management.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in estate services, cleaning, facilities, or grounds maintenance is desirable.
• Good practical skills and the ability to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation.

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