Estates Services Officer

Public Sector
Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)
£18 - 22 per hour
Contract
Job description
  • Estate Services Officer

    Temporary Contract – 6 Months + (potential for temp-to-perm)

    Hybrid Working, Barking
    ? Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (40 hours per week)
    £18–£22 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience)

    We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Estate Services Officer to support the delivery of estate services across a portfolio of residential estates.

    Working closely with the Grounds Maintenance & Caretaking Contracts Manager, you will help ensure estates are clean, safe, and well-maintained while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the management of grounds maintenance, caretaking, and waste contracts.
    • Carry out estate and block inspections, identifying and reporting issues.
    • Monitor contractor performance and ensure service standards are maintained.
    • Manage fly-tipping and waste-related issues, coordinating timely resolutions.
    • Respond to resident enquiries and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner.
    • Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative systems.
    • Raise purchase orders and liaise with contractors as required.

    About You

    • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
    • Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
    • Experience in housing, estate services, facilities management, or a similar environment is desirable.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining office-based administration with on-site estate management, and is passionate about delivering high-quality services to residents.

    Apply now to be considered.

Posted on: 24 June 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 05:27
Job ref: 165490
Tags: Administration, Housing