Estate Services Operative

Description

Our local government clients in Enfield, Greater London, are seeking an Estate Services Operative to cover bulk removal and cleaning tasks within the housing stock - must hold a driving licence. To be a member of the Mobile Services Team operating across all areas of the borough. To carry out both intensive and general cleansing of communal internal and external estate areas, including graffiti removal, using, when required, specialist equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, extension poles, etc. To collect and transport belongings, goods, refuse and other items from offices, stores, sheds, garages, voids, and residential properties for storage, use or disposal.

Responsibilities

To carry out caretaking and cleaning duties according to a weekly schedule and as instructed by the Estate Services Team Leader. Remove or obliterate graffiti, including external surfaces. Priority is being given to racist, sexist, hate graffiti, and reporting where graffiti cannot be removed. Responsible for keeping walls, doors, stairs, landings, corridors and walkways clean and to a good standard. Responsible for inspecting the blocks, carrying out minor repairs, cleaning refuse chambers and bulk stores and immediately removing hazardous waste from internal and external areas, using safety barriers where required. Responsible for salting/gritting entrances and paths in icy weather. Provide additional cleaning of washrooms, common rooms, kitchen areas, offices, and toilets in Supported Housing Schemes, as well as testing pull-cord systems.

Qualifications – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ level qualification or equivalent experience
• Must hold a Driving Licence
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate:

• Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.
• Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Equal Opportunities policies.
• Knowledge and experience of using IT.
• Experience of dealing with members of the public
• Experience in the cleaning industry
• Ability to write concise reports and letters
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to organise and prioritise your workload.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Basic numeracy skills
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Commitment to an excellent standard of service and customer care.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and techniques.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of the repair service
• Knowledge of another community language.

Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Child)
• Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process.