Cleaning Operative

We are currently recruiting for an Estate Cleaning Operative to join a busy estate maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe and presentable communal areas, residential estates and surrounding outdoor spaces.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role suited to someone with previous cleaning, caretaking, estate maintenance or environmental services experience.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out general cleaning of communal areas, including corridors, stairwells, lifts, entrances, lobbies and refuse stores.

Sweep, mop, scrub and wash internal and external floors, pathways and communal spaces.

Collect and dispose of litter, bagged waste and bulky refuse across residential estates.

Maintain outdoor areas through litter picking, leaf clearing and general estate cleaning.

Clean walls, windows, fixtures and fittings, ensuring communal spaces remain tidy and presentable.

Respond to spillages, waste deposits and other cleaning

requirements promptly and safely.

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, reporting defects and requesting supplies when required.

Follow Health & Safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents and visitors.

Essential

Requirements

Previous experience in cleaning, estate maintenance, caretaking or a similar hands-on role is desirable.

Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual cleaning duties, including lifting and moving waste.

Good understanding of Health & Safety practices.

Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Ability to follow instructions and maintain high cleaning standards.

Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Positive attitude and commitment to maintaining clean and safe residential environments.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hardworking, dependable individual who takes pride in their work. Experience working within residential estates, social housing, communal cleaning, street cleansing or environmental services would be particularly beneficial