Ground Maintenance Operative


Company:	BBS Recruitment
Salary:	£14.10
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Croydon, CR0 6SR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across UK.

We are currently recruiting a Ground Maintenance Operative- Manual Labour for our client based in Croydon.

Responsibilities for the Ground Maintenance Operative:

• Ensuring our communal areas are clean and well maintained, carrying out spot cleaning e.g.

sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, polishing, litter picking etc as directed.

• Sweep, disinfect and keep tidy refuse chutes, bins and bin areas (where appropriate)

• When required, use machinery (jet washers, steam cleaners etc) to carry out deep cleaning.

• Carry out some minor repairs of a basic, semi-skilled nature as directed by the Scheme Manager or Estate Services Manager. This could in in a communal area or resident’s home.

Examples are joinery, plumbing (non-qualified jobs such as unblocking sinks/toilets etc), internal painting, graffiti removal, lock changes etc.

• Report any repairs or defects in communal areas, that you cannot resolve, to maintenance

department/ line manager and follow up actions as required.

• Carry out tests inspections and submit detailed reports as and when requested.

• Provide cover in the absence of other colleagues.

• Be a point of contact for residents, assist where possible or refer enquiries to colleagues.

• Be aware of vulnerable customers and, where appropriate, highlight their needs to your line

manager / Housing Team

• Act in a friendly, polite, and professional way at all times, even when challenged by

residents or visitors to the estate.

• Understand your responsibilities as an employee under Health and Safety legislation.

• Always adopt a safe system of work, using all safety clothing and equipment which is

provided and generally taking responsibility for your own safety.

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