Estate Operative job at South West London Full Time

Salary: £28,000 – £31,500 per annum
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Estate Operative to join a residential development team, supporting the day-to-day upkeep and presentation of the estate. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented communal areas, both internally and externally.

This position involves a combination of cleaning, waste management, grounds maintenance, and minor maintenance support duties to ensure the development is kept to a high standard for residents, visitors, and contractors.

Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesEstate Cleaning & Waste Management

• Maintain cleanliness across communal external areas, walkways, entrances, and shared spaces

• Carry out regular litter picking, sweeping, and general tidying of the estate

• Clean and sanitise bin stores, refuse areas, and communal waste facilities

• Support waste collection processes, including moving bins and assisting with bulk refuse removal

• Operate jet washing equipment to clean hard surfaces and high-footfall areas

• Remove graffiti where appropriate and report damage or anti-social behaviour

• Ensure refuse and recycling areas remain safe, organised, and presentable at all times

Grounds Maintenance

• Assist with the upkeep of gardens, podiums, terraces, and landscaped areas

• Carry out watering, weeding, leaf clearance, and other seasonal gardening tasks

• Support planting and general improvement works across the estate grounds

• Safely use and maintain gardening tools and estate equipment

• Assist with snow and ice clearance during adverse weather conditions

Maintenance Assistance

• Carry out basic maintenance tasks including replacing lamps, tightening fixtures, and minor adjustments

• Assist with gutter clearing, pressure washing, and drainage maintenance

• Move and assemble furniture, deliveries, or equipment when required

• Identify maintenance concerns and report defects promptly to management

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Undertake regular inspections of communal areas to identify hazards or safety concerns

• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices

• Use cleaning products and machinery in line with COSHH guidelines

• Ensure all duties are completed in a safe and responsible manner

Resident & Contractor Support

• Provide a professional and helpful service to residents and visitors

• Support contractor access procedures, including monitoring sign-in/sign-out processes

• Work closely with the wider on-site team to maintain service standards

• Remain vigilant to security or safety concerns within communal areas

General Responsibilities

• Work effectively both independently and within a team environment

• Take a flexible and proactive approach to daily responsibilities

• Carry out physically active duties as required

• Contribute to the overall appearance and smooth operation of the development

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within estate services, cleaning, caretaking, or grounds maintenance

• Basic practical maintenance or DIY skills preferred

• Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Able to manage tasks independently and follow routine schedules

• Physically capable of working outdoors and undertaking manual duties in varying weather conditions

Desirable Experience

• Experience using equipment such as pressure washers or leaf blowers

• Knowledge of emergency lighting or basic fire safety checks

• Comfortable using handheld devices or apps for reporting tasks and updates