Job Description

Job Title:

Estate Services Operative

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

26,875 per annum

Working Hours:

35 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm

Location:

Millwall, London

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Estate Services Operative

To attend various sites owned and managed by riverside to maintain and monitor communal spaces at these.

About you

We are looking for someone with


Knowledge of cleaning methods Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection Full UK driving licence

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.


We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.


Working with us, you'll enjoy:


Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.


Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile

Cleaning duties, including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, litter picking and dog waste removal. Keeping car parks and bin sheds swept and tidy. Clearance of bulk waste from sites if not delegated to bulk waste team. Reporting of matters from site to management. these include health and safety concerns, and any issues affecting the interior and exterior maintenance of the site. Maintaining the good relationship with their residents and colleagues. Occasional cover for other staff members due to sickness holidays etc. this may include extra duties from time to time. Where trained and applicable, some weed control, sweeping, litter picking and general grounds maintenance duties. Patrol duties including checking for faulty streetlamps and evidence of anti-social behaviour. Attending site and clearing bulk waste Attending site and clearing fly-tipped rubbish Skimming bin in case of missed collection

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Full UK driving licence Knowledge of cleaning methods Knowledge of cleaning tools and product selection Knowledge and experience with powered equipment including hoovers and hand tools Appropriate competency-based training and experience Knowledge and experience of correct use of PPE Competence and knowledge of risk perception including risk to passers by during operations

Desirable

PA1/PA6 pesticide application advantage BICS or similar cleaning industry certificates and advantage First aid at work or similar H&S certificates an advantage

Other Duties

Initiative to reorganise scheduled tasks in the event of bad weather, staff shortage and traffic problems under the supervision and permission of the line manager at all times Deciding how to make a site always look good and, on each visit, Good team skills required to work with colleagues and take instructions from them; polite and cooperative demeanour is necessary to work effectively together. * On site relationships with clients and residents must be police, courteous and respectful at all times