Ground Maintenance Operative

We are working closely with Southern Housing to assist with the appointment of a Ground Maintenance Operative, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£14.10 - £18.25 per hour

Summary

The Ground Maintenance Operative will undertake a variety of cleaning, minor repair, and estate maintenance duties, ensuring properties are safe, clean, and well-presented. This is a physically active role requiring excellent customer service skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

Ensure communal areas are clean, safe, and well maintained through sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, and litter picking.

Clean, disinfect, and maintain refuse chutes, bin stores, and refuse collection areas.

Operate cleaning equipment and machinery, including jet washers and steam cleaners, to carry out deep cleaning (training provided).

Carry out minor internal and external property repairs, including basic joinery, non-qualified plumbing tasks (e.g., unblocking sinks and toilets), painting, graffiti removal, and lock changes.

Report defects and repairs that cannot be resolved to the maintenance team or line manager and monitor follow-up actions.

Conduct inspections, tests, and submit detailed reports as required.

Essentials

Relevant experience in estate services, property maintenance, facilities management, or a similar environment.

Good practical skills with the ability to undertake a wide range of minor building repairs and maintenance tasks.

Experience working within a small team while also being able to work independently.

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with residents, contractors, and colleagues.

Please note

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.

You should have right to work in U.K

This role requires a Standard DBS

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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