Residential Estate Operative

Encoreestates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company in London is seeking an experienced Estate Operative who takes pride in their work. The role requires ensuring estate areas are clean, conducting site inspections, and supporting maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a background in cleaning or gardening, a clean UK driving licence, and be physically fit. Perks include annual leave, a pension plan, and rewards programs. This is a full-time opportunity based in London, with a salary of £27,295.

Benefits

20 Days Annual Leave + BH + Birthday

Cycle to Work Scheme

MediCash

SmartHealth – Online health services for you and your immediate family.

Eye Care Vouchers

Perkbox Rewards

Company Social Events

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, gardening, or minor maintenance.
• Practical experience with trades such as plumbing, fencing, or small works.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Physically fit to perform manual duties.
• Friendly and polite with good social skills.

Responsibilities

• Keeping estate areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free at all times.
• Conducting regular site walkarounds to identify issues.
• Supporting minor maintenance tasks such as door adjustments.
• Assisting with refuse movement and ensuring bin stores are clean.
• Managing car parks and cycle stores.

Skills

Background in cleaning, gardening, or minor maintenance

Practical experience in trades such as plumbing, fencing, or small works

Good standard of education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties

Comfortable using a smartphone for work-related tasks

Punctual and reliable

Flexible to work additional hours when required

Positive, “can-do” attitude to problem-solving

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Join Our Team as an Estate Operative in London!

This recently opened development in the heart of London is looking for an experienced Estate Operative who takes pride in their work to join their team.

Role Details:

• Location: London, E1

• Annual Salary: £27,295

• Hours/Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• Keeping estate areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free at all times

• Conducting regular site walkarounds to identify and report issues

• Supporting minor maintenance tasks (e.g. adjusting doors, handles, hinges)

• Litter picking and cleaning hard-landscaped external areas

• Assisting with refuse movement and ensuring bin stores are accessible and clean

• Managing and maintaining car parks and cycle stores

• Supporting soft landscaping duties such as watering, leaf and weed removal

• Assisting with system testing (e.g. emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke vents)

• Monitoring mechanical and electrical plant equipment and communal heating systems

• Overseeing the Building Management System

• Supporting contractor sign-in/out and ensuring Health & Safety compliance

• Providing basic security support including CCTV monitoring and visitor badge control

• Checking contractor IDs/work permits and enforcing site discipline when needed

• Assisting with parking management and safeguarding

What You\'ll Bring:

Experience:

• Background in cleaning, gardening, or minor maintenance

• Practical experience in trades such as plumbing, fencing, or small works

Skills & Requirements:

• Good standard of education

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Physically fit and able to carry out manual duties

• Comfortable using a smartphone for work-related tasks

• Able to complete routine forms and documentation

• Friendly and polite with good social skills

• Punctual, reliable, and able to follow structured routines

• Flexible to work additional hours when required

• Legally eligible to work in the UK

• Positive, “can-do” attitude to problem-solving

Perks of Joining Us:

• 20 Days Annual Leave + BH + Birthday

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• MediCash

• SmartHealth – Online health services for you and your immediate family.

• Eye Care Vouchers to support your well-being.

• Perkbox Rewards to enjoy exclusive offers.

• Company Social Events

• Pension Plan