Cleaning Operative
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,521 to £30,189 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Kingston Upon Thames, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kingston Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3575 |
Summary
The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs front line staff who thrive in a networked organisation and who can provide strong service delivery. The Estates Cleaning Team provides cleaning services on housing estates across the borough ensuring our communal areas within our housing estates are clean and safe. The range of services the team includes (but not limited to are): Cleaning of communal areas, Deep Cleaning, Bulk Removal, Responding to other estate issues.
The role reports directly to the Estate Cleaning supervisor and will be part of a cleaning team dedicated to providing a cleaning service that reflects the value of the contributions made through service charges and meets the expectations of our residents
Our Ideal candidate will be required to :
Sweep, mop and vacuum communal floors and stairs
Clean and sanitise lift interiors, door handles, and light switches
Dust and wipe down internal window sills, skirting boards, and surfaces
Remove litter and debris from entrances, hallways, and external pathways
Maintain cleanliness of bin stores and assist with minor waste management tasks
Report any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns encountered during cleaning
Restocking basic hygiene supplies (if applicable) in shared areas
Ensuring proper use, storage, and upkeep of cleaning materials and equipment
Any other assigned duties from line manager or supervisor where work will be required
About Us
Estate Services is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness across all communal areas to ensure a safe, pleasant, and hygienic living environment for all residents. Our cleaning service is an essential part of the estate management offering and is funded through the service charges paid by residents.
Our trained cleaning operatives carry out regular cleaning schedules, which include the upkeep of shared spaces such as entrances, hallways, stairwells, lifts, bin areas, and other communal facilities. We use professional-grade equipment and environmentally friendly cleaning products to deliver consistent and effective results.
We recognise that the cleanliness of shared areas directly impacts residents' quality of life and overall satisfaction and we remains dedicated to providing a cleaning service that reflects the value of the contributions made through service charges and meets the expectations of our residents through our cleaning operatives.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
mployees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
Flexible and agile working arrangements
Comprehensive learning and development programme
Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
Interest free season ticket loans
Local Government Pension Scheme
Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
Zip car scheme
Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Subsidised gym membership
The role reports directly to the Estate Cleaning supervisor and will be part of a cleaning team dedicated to providing a cleaning service that reflects the value of the contributions made through service charges and meets the expectations of our residents
Our Ideal candidate will be required to :
Sweep, mop and vacuum communal floors and stairs
Clean and sanitise lift interiors, door handles, and light switches
Dust and wipe down internal window sills, skirting boards, and surfaces
Remove litter and debris from entrances, hallways, and external pathways
Maintain cleanliness of bin stores and assist with minor waste management tasks
Report any maintenance issues or health and safety concerns encountered during cleaning
Restocking basic hygiene supplies (if applicable) in shared areas
Ensuring proper use, storage, and upkeep of cleaning materials and equipment
Any other assigned duties from line manager or supervisor where work will be required
About Us
Estate Services is committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness across all communal areas to ensure a safe, pleasant, and hygienic living environment for all residents. Our cleaning service is an essential part of the estate management offering and is funded through the service charges paid by residents.
Our trained cleaning operatives carry out regular cleaning schedules, which include the upkeep of shared spaces such as entrances, hallways, stairwells, lifts, bin areas, and other communal facilities. We use professional-grade equipment and environmentally friendly cleaning products to deliver consistent and effective results.
We recognise that the cleanliness of shared areas directly impacts residents' quality of life and overall satisfaction and we remains dedicated to providing a cleaning service that reflects the value of the contributions made through service charges and meets the expectations of our residents through our cleaning operatives.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
mployees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
Flexible and agile working arrangements
Comprehensive learning and development programme
Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
Interest free season ticket loans
Local Government Pension Scheme
Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
Zip car scheme
Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Subsidised gym membership
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