Estate Operative
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £25,989 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheltenham Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Help us keep Cheltenham’s communities clean, safe and welcoming. We’re looking for a practical, reliable Estate Operative to join our Housing Services team and make a real difference to residents every day.
What you’ll do
• Clean communal areas across our flats
• Carry out carpet, window and food waste bin cleaning
• Remove fly tipping and waste that poses fire risks
• Test and record monthly emergency lighting checks
• Report hazards, defects and tenancy breaches
• Use a PDA to record jobs, evidence and vehicle checks
• Work safely with waste, sharps and equipment
What you’ll bring
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with manual handling
• Confidence working indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Accuracy when recording information
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding
Experience in cleaning or relevant training is helpful but not essential.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that lives our values: taking responsibility, leading by example, learning, and caring for our communities. We’ll help you grow, stay safe and take pride in the work you do.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
What you’ll do
• Clean communal areas across our flats
• Carry out carpet, window and food waste bin cleaning
• Remove fly tipping and waste that poses fire risks
• Test and record monthly emergency lighting checks
• Report hazards, defects and tenancy breaches
• Use a PDA to record jobs, evidence and vehicle checks
• Work safely with waste, sharps and equipment
What you’ll bring
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience with manual handling
• Confidence working indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Accuracy when recording information
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding
Experience in cleaning or relevant training is helpful but not essential.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that lives our values: taking responsibility, leading by example, learning, and caring for our communities. We’ll help you grow, stay safe and take pride in the work you do.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
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