Rendall & Rittner
Estate Operative
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
ESTATE OPERATIVE
Rendall & Rittner
£28,100
Colindale Gardens - NW9 4DD
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 and every other Sunday 08:00 - 13:00
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Join a landmark community in North West London set within beautifully landscaped grounds. You’ll help keep an environment featuring concierge services, a gym, pool, spa, residents’ lounge and expansive communal gardens running smoothly and looking its best. With Colindale Underground station moments away on the Northern line, the development attracts busy professionals and families who value a well-kept, friendly and secure place to call home, making your work highly visible and genuinely appreciated.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will be the on-the-ground guardian of the estate’s standards, keeping communal areas spotless, safe and well presented while supporting residents and the on-site team. You will carry out routine cleaning, waste management, basic maintenance, and grounds care, proactively reporting and following up on any issues to keep the development operating seamlessly.
What Success Looks Like
- Communal areas are consistently clean, tidy and ready for residents at all times.
- Waste and recycling are handled efficiently, safely and on schedule, with bin stores kept immaculate.
- Minor repairs are completed promptly, and larger issues are clearly reported and tracked to resolution.
- The grounds and external areas are well cared for, hazard-free and welcoming.
- Residents feel listened to, supported and informed through courteous, proactive communication.
- Health and safety standards are embedded in your daily work, with risks identified and addressed early.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
How You'll Spend Most Of Your Time
- Cleaning and presenting lobbies, corridors, lifts, stairwells, windows and amenity areas to a high standard.
- Managing waste and recycling collections, maintaining clean bin stores and undertaking periodic deep cleans.
- Carrying out basic maintenance and defect checks; logging, escalating and following up on repairs.
- Supporting the wider on-site team with deliveries, contractor access and estate inspections.
- Caring for external areas, including litter picking, sweeping, jet washing and basic grounds tasks.
- Completing daily checklists, stock control for cleaning materials and accurate record-keeping.
Who This Role Is For
- You take pride in your work, with a keen eye for detail and a proactive, hands-on approach.
- You’re friendly and professional, communicating clearly with residents, colleagues and contractors.
- You’re reliable and well organised, able to plan your day and adapt when priorities change.
- You value teamwork and step in to help where needed to keep standards consistently high.
- You’re safety-conscious and follow procedures to protect yourself, residents and the estate.
Experience That Helps
- Experience in an estate operative, caretaker, facilities or housekeeping role within residential or hospitality settings.
- Familiarity with cleaning techniques, tools and machinery, including safe chemical use and COSHH awareness.
- Basic DIY skills for small repairs and the confidence to identify and report larger faults.
- Experience managing waste and recycling processes in busy sites.
- Comfortable using checklists, logs and handheld devices to record tasks and report issues.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What We Offer
- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work
- Employee referral scheme
- Team uniform* subject to development
- Fully funded training and development opportunities
- Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
About Rendall & Rittner
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
How We Hire
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your practical estate upkeep skills, customer service, health and safety awareness, and how you prioritise and collaborate to maintain high standards
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.
Appointment is subject to a valid DBS check.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location