Job Description
Join Our Team as an Estate Operative/Caretaker in London!
This recently opened development in the heart of London is looking for an experienced Estate Operative/Caretaker 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, 7am-4pm
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