Estate Operative

Job Purpose

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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, in‑store vouchers and reloadable e‐cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

We offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

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