Estate Operative

Hours: Friday 16:00 – 20:00 and Saturday 09:00 – 18:00 (12 hours per week)

As the estate operative, you will contribute to our vision of being the leading residential property manager, as recognised by others by:

• Demonstrating First Port values in all aspects of your work and communication, to develop strong relationships and enhance work quality.
• Ensuring the site is well maintained always providing a clean and secure environment for residents and guests.
• Supporting the Development Manager to keep health and safety standards to a maximum

The Estate Operative reports directly into the Development Manager.

First Port is the UK’s leading residential property service provider, caring for 310,000 homes in England, Wales, and Scotland, across 5,600 developments. With over four decades of experience and 4,000 employees, First Port works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,300 Resident Management Companies.

• Provide general cleaning and maintenance support to the Development.
• Liaise with and provide access to authorised contractors and tradesmen, notifying the Development Manager of start / completion of work
• Report defects / incidents (either observed or reported) and take the corrective action after consultation with the Development Manager.
• Carry out monthly emergency light system checks by consistent and regular testing and ensure monthly fire alarm checks are undertaken with Development Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance / lighting issues.
• Undertake any routine general repairs / refit door locks.
• Ensure all tools are maintained and kept securely, only used by authorised personnel.
• Pressure wash / clean bin stores on a weekly basis and ensure all footpaths and communal areas are kept clean and swept.
• Carry out any touch up paint work in communal areas within the buildings, as and when required.

Friendly – We look out for people’s best interests, and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner.

Inventive – We’re creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities.

Respectful – We listen, consult and take on-board people’s opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people’s lives, and act with respect at all times.

Skilled – We’ve the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We’re informed, and we’re always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service.

Trustworthy – We’re always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments.

Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We’ll support you with all the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.

We’re committed to promoting diversity at First Port and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants.