Estate Services Mobile Operative

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for two estate services mobile operatives to work within Islington.Main purpose of the role:To operate across all areas of the Mobile Team Service on a pro rata basis, covering weekends. To carryout bulk refuse collections, minor repairs, covering caretaking duties, pressure washing service and operating machinery.Key responsibilities To work as part of a Mobile Team on a rota basis including working on weekends. To drive / load a rapid response bulk refuse collection vehicle and collect bulk refuse and unwanted items from various internal and external locations, as directed. To dispose of the refuse at designated sites manually or by using mechanical aid such as a tipping vehicle. To carryout minor repairs within internal and external areas as directed. To carryout deep cleans with the use of machinery, such as pressure washer, floor scrubbers on internal and external areas on the estates as well as general cleaning and other estate duties as defined by line manager. To provide relief caretaking on various estates across all areas, as directed by managers, often at short notice. To carryout litter picking on large ground areas as directed by line manager. To drive and operate all vehicles, machines and equipment across the range of the Mobile Team Services, after suitable training and subject to any licence restrictions. To safely and efficiently operate all vehicles and machinery, with due regard to health and safety requirement, the highway code and any localised driving conditions / restrictions. To collect and transport for disposal / recycling all items of bulk refuse on estates, working closely with other teams within estates services, e.g. caretaking. To safely dispose of collected refuse at designated waste refuse sites. Responsible for vehicle safety and cleanliness (including weekly washing of any vehicle allocated) and relevant maintenance and defect reporting. Ensure safety checks are completed on a daily basis before commencing work. To transport goods and materials using fleet vehicles between various sites as directed by line managers. To carryout minor repairs as directed, ensuring the safe storage of all equipment and adhering to health and safety guidelines. To operate equipment and machinery, i.e. pressure washer, in a safe and effective way, in order to carryout specialised cleaning tasks as directed by managers. Ability to respond to emergency clean up requests. Assist in litter picking, manual road sweeping, and general estate cleaning when required. Wear uniform and protective clothing /personal equipment during working hours. Responsible for ensuring any defective protection equipment (personal or otherwise) is immediately reported to line manager / Support Manager.Report instances of obstructive parking / abandoned vehicles to your line manager, obtain guidance where this prevents bulk refuse collections. Take all reasonable precautions to avoid accidents causing personal injuries or damage to vehicles, building or property, protective clothing and any other goods or property. Avoid wherever possible, removal of items of value and / or hazardous materials, until directions have been obtained from the line manager. Directions should be sought immediately in such circumstances.If you are interested please apply!