Estate Services Officer

Estate Services Officer - Field Based

• Contract Type: Temporary (12 weeks)
• Start Date: 7th September
• Location: Field-based role across housing estates in Welwyn and Hatfield
• Hourly Rate: £15.94 - £17.63
• Duration: 12 weeks temporary
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

My client is actively seeking a dedicated Estate Services Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and overall management of communal housing estates. The ideal candidates will be proactive, reliable, and have a strong understanding of health and safety in communal environments.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct routine inspections of communal housing estates, blocks, and surrounding areas.
• Identify and report various issues such as health and safety hazards, fire risks, fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, and repair needs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, including photographic evidence when necessary.
• Manage the removal and storage of TORT items following current policies.
• Perform daily inspections in areas with high levels of fly-tipping and housing management concerns, ensuring all issues are appropriately addressed and recorded.
• Collaborate with Neighbourhood Officers, Housing Assistants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of follow-up actions.
• Undertake litter picking, sweeping, and general cleanliness maintenance around communal areas and bin stores.
• Coordinate the clearance of larger waste deposits and fly-tipping with the appropriate service teams.
• Ensure the estates are well-maintained, presenting a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.
• Respond to estate-related issues as directed by management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in estate services, grounds maintenance, cleaning, or caretaking duties.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety responsibilities within communal housing environments.
• Ability to identify and report various housing management and environmental issues.
• Practical and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Reliable and organised with the ability to work independently.
• Basic IT skills for completing inspection reports and recording actions.

Special Conditions:

• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• The role requires regular travel between housing estates in Welwyn and Hatfield.