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To contribute to an exceptional resident experience through the provision of a high standard of repairs and maintenance tasks. To inspect and diagnose faults and repairs in addition to undertaking minor day to day repairs and decoration to the building(s), grounds and equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesWorks as part of the Community team to ensure all our residents enjoy a high level of cleanliness throughout their community.Communicates effectively with residents, clients, contractors and colleagues; demonstrating a clear understanding of maintenance issues and using initiative to respond accordingly.Monitors and maintains the electronic maintenance reporting system, Entrata, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard and within suitable time scales, corresponding with tenants when required.Promotes customer satisfaction by providing regular updates to residents via Entrata regarding ongoing or delayed maintenance issues.Administers all property maintenance & records in accordance with Greystar policies & procedures.Maintains a focus on delivering services within agreed budgetary & resource parameters.Maintains adequate levels of spares, stock and supplies, ensuring effective forward planning.Diagnoses and undertakes repair and maintenance tasks to a high quality including plumbing, joinery and carpentry, painting/decorating and lighting; or organises and oversees repairs to completion if referred to contractors.Understands and responds to health and safety matters in an appropriate & timely manner.Reports any incidents or accidents to the Maintenance Manager using the correct system and documentation.Moves furniture and heavy items around site as required.Ensures all communal areas of the site including refuse and recycling facilities are frequently inspected and maintained to the highest standards of repair & cleanliness.Coordinates and accompanies external Contractors/Suppliers executing minor works on site.Liaises with relevant team members within Estates Management or Operations teams to ensure transparency and clear communication when works are taking place.Monitors Sub-Contractors performance to standard and retains accurate records of their site operations including all relevant RAMS & Permits to Work.Highlights and assists with the management of any community works.Assists the Maintenance Manager in key management ensuring high levels of security at all times.Ensures annual checks are carried out for their statutory insurance and qualifications.Manages and maintains all statutory testing records, utilising other team members where appropriate.Carries out annual PAT testing and inspections of emergency lighting, weekly fire alarm tests and fire evacuations.Ensures the gardens and grounds maintenance to the property are well maintained, clean, tidy and hazard free, supervising external contractors as required.Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company and safe systems of work guidelines.Is available on call out of hours to respond to emergency situations to resolve problems or contact contractors to address.Reviews site risk assessments as required with Maintenance Manager.Seeks to maximise efficiency of utilities.About YouA reasonable level of general education educated to O Level / GCSE level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills.Awareness of H&S requirements on siteContinually strives to improve knowledge, skills and abilities to produce the best resultsA recognised trade qualification, Building Crafts Operative Certificate, City and Guilds or NVQ relevant to undertaking repairs and maintenance in a residential building, e.g. plumbing or electrical, is essential.Experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter.Experience of installing and maintaining hot and cold water systems, sanitary appliances and soil and waste drainage.Experience of installing and maintaining electrical systems and fire alarm, emergency lighting and security systems.Fluent English verbal and written communication skillsHelpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents.Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills.Positive approach and ability to work on own initiative.Ability to determine cost effective solutions to repairs.Contractor & Supplier Supervision skills are desirable.Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise.Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.What We OfferWe include a range of benefits for our corporate team members, including competitive pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance, amongst others as standard. Please reach out if you are keen to know more.About GreystarGreystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company's business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe. Building a global platform with a local presence, Greystar continues to expand its geographic reach around the world, bringing a globally interconnected professional rental housing platform and industry funded with institutional capital to countries where the sector does not yet exist. Greystars pan European platform was established in 2013 and has scaled rapidly, now with investment, operational and development presence in the UK, Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Spain.One of Greystars core values is Equality, and as such, we continue to pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, accounting for all protected and identifiable characteristics. We truly value diversity of thought, background and of experience.TPBN1_UKTJ

Flexible Cleaning Operative Trinity Academy Hours: 12.5 per week Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time) As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. • Trusted employer, • Security offered by permanent positions, • Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours, • Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts, • Paid annual leave (where applicable), • Excellent pension scheme, • Opportunities to progress to supervisory level, • Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme, • Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES • To empty litter and recycling bins., • The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings., • The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables., • Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages., • The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties., • Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required., • The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative Job Description View Cleaning Operative Person Specification

Flexible Cleaning Operative Trinity Academy Hours: 12.5 per week Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part time and sessional) Monday - Friday - 0600 - 0830am As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. • Trusted employer, • Security offered by permanent positions, • Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours, • Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts, • Paid annual leave (where applicable), • Excellent pension scheme, • Opportunities to progress to supervisory level, • Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme, • Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES • To empty litter and recycling bins., • The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings., • The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables., • Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages., • The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties., • Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required., • The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative Job Description View Cleaning Operative Person Specification

Yard Operative (Outdoor Manual Labour) Location: Brentford, West London Job Type: Ongoing Temporary (with potential for permanent) Start date: 6th July 2026 Pay: £13.50 per hour Hours: Full time About the Company Our client is a well-established, family-run business with a strong reputation in the industry. They pride themselves on being honest, supportive, and people-focused, offering excellent career progression opportunities within a close-knit team environment. The Role We are currently recruiting for two hardworking Yard Operatives to join a very busy site. This is a physically demanding, outdoor role requiring a strong work ethic and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Key Responsibilities • Picking and sorting materials on a conveyor belt, • Shovelling and general yard duties, • Sweeping and keeping work areas clean using brooms and tools, • Cleaning and carrying out basic repairs on machinery, • Supporting overall site operations to ensure efficiency and safetyRequirements, • Previous experience in recycling, construction, or a similar outdoor/manual labour role, • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, • Physically fit and capable of heavy manual work

Ground Maintenance Operative/Driver £29,729* • Please note, once the NJC pay award is confirmed, a pay increase will be applied to maintain pay at or above the London Living Wage (LLW). About Lampton Services Lampton Services is a division of the Lampton Group of companies, a Local Authority Trading Company wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH). The business is split into three distinct entities, Recycle 360, Greenspace 360 and Coalo. We provide a range of services, commissioned by LBH, for residents in the borough. From collecting recycling and waste, to maintaining parks, repairing and upgrading homes to managing allotments, Lampton Services is at the heart of the Hounslow community working every day to make it a great place to live. We also have a number of commercial teams, providing specialist services to businesses with any surplus we make through these activities being returned to the council for investment locally. Businesses engaging our services can be assured that they are contributing true social value to our community. In return Lampton Services will offer you Annual pay reviews and incremental pay increases 21 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays Free gym membership Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities About the Job The Grounds Maintenance Operative Driver plays a key part the delivery of the specification across a range of sites within the Parks and Open spaces portfolio. You will undertake a full range of grounds maintenance tasks as directed by the management team and be responsible for ensuring communal gardens, grounds areas, parks, open spaces, cemeteries and allotments are kept to our high service standards and delivered in time with the schedule. Key Responsibilities: Work effectively as part of the Resident Services team, delivering corporate objectives through the work of the department. Grass cutting using pedestrian and ride on mowing equipment, petrol powered grass trimmers and back pack blowers Green waste clearance including leaves and other arisings using back pack or hand held blowers and hand tools such as leaf grabbers and pitch forks All forms of shrub, flower beds, herbaceous beds and hedge maintenance, using both powered and manual horticultural practises, or hand tools such as pruning shears/loppers Weeding using mechanical devices and by hand, removal of weeds and litter from beds, plant containers, pathways and grassed areas Tree maintenance including: pruning and removal of epicormic growth, crown lifting using pole saws, tree Inspections, small tree maintenance, felling and planting Planting of shrubs, trees and bedding plants including and the watering of plants, trees, beds and plant containers Use of chippers and shredders for mulching Hard and soft landscaping including turf maintenance, digging and mulching The collection and removal of waste arising from such activities. Transportation to site of large equipment by means of a trailer (if relevant license held) Assist in the preparation and maintenance of sports pitches, including line marking, erection and dismantling of sports equipment. Use of ladders to work at height where required and acceptable to do so Equipment care and maintenance including working with petrol powered grounds machinery, carrying out pre start checks and undertaking any necessary training required to use such machines Safe application and transport of chemicals and herbicides in accordance with current environmental legislation (if suitably trained and qualified to do so) Maintain an assigned company vehicle in a clean, tidy and presentable condition at all times. Take ownership and complete general maintenance/cleaning tasks for hand tools and equipment as required. Experience and Qualifications Required: Educated to GCSE standards, including English and Maths as a minimum. Full UK driving License Desirable Education and Qualifications: B+E Entitlement on Driving licence PA1/PA6 Herbicide application licence N.V.Q / Q.C.F Level 1-2 Horticulture or City and Guilds level’s 1 & 2 CS30.1 and CS30.2 Chain Saw Maintenance, Cross cutting and felling small trees. N.V.Q use of Pole Saws First Aid at Work Certificate Manual Handling Level One Health and Safety Previous Experience and Skills Required: Experience of operating a range of Grounds Maintenance machinery. Understanding of Health and Safety pertaining to working required machinery and operating in a public area. Knowledge of Health and Safety and C.O.S.H.H in relation to Grounds Maintenance. Good knowledge of the local area A basic understanding of the Countryside and Wildlife Act Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and associated policies Good communication skills – both written and oral. Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process