Estate Operative - London, E3

Encore Estate Management

  • London
  • £26,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Join Our Team as an Estate Operative in London!This landmark development will comprise approximately 1,500 residential units, complemented by commercial spaces and a range of high-quality amenities. Delivered in phases over a 10-year period, the first 300 homes are set for completion within the first year.Please see the dates below on when to expect feedback:
  • Application Feedback: 8th-12th September
  • 1st Stage Interviews: 15th-29th September
  • 2nd Stage Interview: 29th September - 3rd October
  • Start Date: 3rd November
Role Details:
  • Location: London, E3
  • Annual Salary: £26,000
  • Hours/Working Pattern: 7am-7pm, 4 on 4 off
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:
  • 24 Days Annual leave (Inclusive of Bank holidays)
  • 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

Encore Estate Management