Job Title: Bulk Collection Driver / Estate Cleaner

Location:East London 

Job Type: Full-Time/ Permanent 

Salary:£27,119

Job Summary: We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Bulk Collection Driver / Estate Cleaner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient collection and disposal of bulk waste materials from residential and commercial estates. You will also assist with maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of estates, ensuring that the environment remains safe and pleasant for residents, workers, and visitors. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Bulk Waste Collection:
   • Safely drive and operate a collection vehicle to collect bulk waste, including large furniture, appliances, and other household items, from residential and commercial properties.
   • Ensure proper loading, transportation, and unloading of bulk waste materials.
   • Ensure all collections are completed in a timely and professional manner while adhering to company protocols and local waste disposal regulations.
2. Estate Cleaning:
   • Perform routine cleaning of estates, including sweeping, litter picking, and maintaining clean and tidy common areas such as walkways, car parks, and grounds.
   • Empty bins, clean public areas, and remove waste in a systematic and efficient manner to maintain the cleanliness and aesthetics of the estate.
   • Ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
3. Customer Service:
   • Provide excellent customer service when interacting with residents and clients, addressing any questions or concerns about bulk collections or estate cleanliness.
   • Respond professionally and courteously to all inquiries or issues related to waste collection or cleaning.
4. Vehicle Maintenance:
   • Perform basic vehicle maintenance checks before and after shifts (e.g., fuel levels, tire pressure, cleanliness, etc.).
   • Report any vehicle issues or damages immediately to the supervisor to ensure proper repairs are made.
5. Safety and Compliance:
   • Follow all relevant health and safety guidelines, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
   • Ensure all collections and cleaning are done in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
   • Report any hazardous materials or unsafe conditions to the appropriate authorities.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (a commercial driver's license [CDL] may be required, depending on the vehicle).
• Previous experience in waste collection, driving, or estate cleaning is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move bulky items weighing up to [X] pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting are required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health and safety training.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• [Insert any other benefits offered by the company, such as health insurance, retirement plans, etc.]

If you are a reliable and dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for the Bulk Collection Driver / Estate Cleaner position. Join us in maintaining clean, safe, and well-managed estates for our community!

Location: Cheshire / Remote Working

Salary Package: £50,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience) + Car Allowance / Bonus Scheme

BACKGROUND:

Our company has developed a comprehensive range of professional services for the commercial sector, branded as Project Services. These services encompass various disciplines, primarily supporting upgrade works, new builds, and environmental projects within the landscaping sector across the United Kingdom.

JOB PURPOSE:

• To lead the promotion of our services to new and existing market sectors.

• To actively develop new client relationships.

• To prepare tenders and cost initial project opportunities.

• To work towards agreed targets.

KEY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimating Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate cost estimates for projects, from initial concept through to final completion. This role involves analysing project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.

Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation:

• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for construction projects based on drawings, specifications, and related documentation.

• Analyse project plans and specifications to identify cost factors.

• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.

• Prepare bills of quantities (BOQs) and comprehensive cost breakdowns.

• Use industry-standard software and tools for cost estimation.

You will create compelling approaches and proposals to convert prospective clients into long-term business customers. By presenting innovative solutions and services to clients, you will foster and maintain existing client accounts.

Tender Management:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of tenders.

• Evaluate and compare tender submissions.

• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.

Cost Control:

• Monitor project costs throughout the construction process.

• Identify and report on cost variations.

• Prepare cost reports and financial forecasts.

• Assist in the preparation of valuations and final accounts.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of cost estimates and associated documentation.

• Prepare regular cost reports for project managers and clients.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Project Director, managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.

• Attend project meetings and contribute to project planning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Criteria | Essential

Professional/Academic/Vocational Qualifications:

• Recognised business or technical/horticultural qualification.

• Leadership & Management training.

• Horticulture NVQ Level 3 or higher.

• SMSTS – CSCS Black Card.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

Operational Skills:

• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards management.

• Experience managing health and safety legislation relevant to senior operational roles.

• Experience overseeing multiple field-based teams.

• HR management skills, including recruitment, disciplinary procedures, and appraisals.

• Experience in tender/bid writing.

• Experience with bills of quantities and interpreting construction plans.

Management Skills:

• Ability to drive a sales process to achieve agreed targets.

• Strong leadership, planning, and scheduling abilities.

• Excellent customer relationship management skills.

• IT literate.

• Good understanding of the development and application of RAMS and COSHH regulations.

• Ability to organise and lead business meetings, including preparing and delivering presentations.

• Capability to provide financial reports and manage project costs.

Demonstrated Behaviours:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Leadership and decisive decision-making skills.

• Customer-focused approach.

• Self-motivated with the ability to inspire others.

Additional Requirements:

• Full, valid driving licence (essential).

• Willingness to work flexibly.

• Willingness to travel across the UK and undertake overnight stays when required.

If you are a driven and proactive professional seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organisation, we encourage you to apply.

Job Opportunity: Landscape/Waterscape Designer

Location: Suffolk
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 35K – 42K based on skill set and experience

Are you an ambitious designer with a passion for landscapes and waterscapes? Do you want to shape and grow a dynamic design team within a thriving environmental contractor? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the company: The Hiring company is a successful contractor with years of experience designing and constructing water-based projects across the UK, including lakes, reservoirs, wetland creation, river restoration, and desilting works. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality projects, often through recommendations, repeat clients, and successful tendering. We collaborate with a diverse range of consultants (ecologists, hydrologists, structural engineers, and more) to provide comprehensive project delivery.

The Role: We are seeking an experienced Land/Waterscape Designer to join our office-based team near Bury St Edmunds. You’ll work alongside our established landscape designer, with the opportunity to lead and develop the design department. This is an exciting chance to shape the future of our design services, coordinating a network of consultants and expanding our capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and planning landscape and waterscape projects using AutoCAD (Civil 3D experience is a bonus but not essential).
• Managing projects from concept to completion, including planning, permitting, and client liaison.
• Collaborating with specialist consultants to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Helping to grow and strengthen our in-house design team and consultancy services.
• Contributing strategic insights to enhance our ‘turnkey’ project delivery approach.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D knowledge is advantageous).
• Experience in landscape or waterscape design.
• Project management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude.
• Ambition to lead, build, and manage a growing design team.

Desirable Specialisms: Experience or interest in any of the following would be highly valuable:

• Planning & permission processes (including Environment Agency and council permitting)
• Environmental management
• Hydrology or geomorphology
• Ecology and biodiversity net gain
• Nutrient neutrality

Why Join? This role offers the unique opportunity to shape your career and influence the direction of our design services. With the right individual, there’s scope to grow the team and build a thriving consultancy arm within the business.

If you’re a motivated designer with a vision for the future and the skills to match, we’d love to discuss how you can be a part of our journey.

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable caretaker local to East London seeking an hourly rate of £13.15 (35-40 hours per week) & want a great working environment?

We are looking for dynamic people to maintain to organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all caretaking services are delivered to a high standard which meets customer expectations. The successful candidate will work to their own initiative identifying opportunities for improvement and driving business development in their area. Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading provider of integrated management and maintenance services for residential areas. 

The successful candidate will work to their own initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of maintenance including:

•  internal and external cleaning
•  sweeping  
•  litter picking, changing bins
•  internal window cleaning
•  general cleaning duties

The successful caretaker will have:

ENHANCED CLEAR DBS MANDATORY & Minimum 2 years of similar experience in similar role

•  A proven record of cleaning and maintenance duties
• The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team
• Competent in using the appropriate tools where required
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures
• Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives
• Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications
• Be phiscally fit In return for this, the estate cleaner operative will be working in a fun environment.

Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

We are looking for an experienced Class 2 (C) driver for our client based in East London.

The work involves collecting waste around local areas using a Dustcart with driver mates included.

This is a Permanent position, ongoing with the agency.

Hours of Work

Hours: 37-44 STD hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday (including Bank Holidays) Saturday and Sunday available
Start Time: 06:00 am, 14:00 pm and 21:00 pm night shift
Overtime available

Pay

Starting from £18.76for the first 7.5h.

Saturday and Sunday and OT £24.00

Bank holiday £32.00

You will be paid weekly direct into your bank account

Candidate requirements:

Category C Licence holder
Aged 25 or older (insurance restriction)
Have a full CPC
Have a Digi Card
Maximum of 6 Endorsement Points (minor traffic offenses only)
Be physically fit (the work does include lifting and moving heavy items at times)
If the above is of any interest to you we would really like to hear from you.

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable road Sweeper local to East London seeking a weekly pay starting from £15.19 (37 hours per week) & want a great working environment?

We are looking for dynamic people to maintain to organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all waste management services are delivered to a high standard which meets customer expectations.

The operative will work to their own initiative identifying opportunities for improvement and driving business development in their area.

Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for residential and commercial areas. 

The successful candidate will work to their own initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of maintenance including:

•  external cleaning 
• road sweeping 
• litter picking, changing bins 
• loading bin bags into a vehicle

The successful operative will have:

• Ability to start at 05:30
• Previos Experience 
• The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team 
• Competent in using the appropriate tools where required * Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures 
• Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives 
• Be physically fit In return for this, the operative will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

To apply for the role please upload your CV.

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Gardener Driver local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £15.19 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area.

Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK’s leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener.

The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including:

• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting
• Lawn Mowing
• Strimming
• Hedge Cutting
• General horticultural duties

The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have:

• A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance
• The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team
• Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required
• Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc 
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures;
• Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives
• Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications

In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.

Job Advert: Container Cleaner

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for cleanliness? We are currently seeking a meticulous and reliable Container Cleaner to join our team.

Pay Starts from £14.50 PAYE

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize containers used for various purposes, such as storage and transportation.
• Remove any debris, spills, or waste materials from containers.
• Use cleaning equipment and supplies to ensure containers are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
• Inspect containers for damages and report any issues to management.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in cleaning and sanitation, preferably in a industrial or commercial setting.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on cleanliness and hygiene.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy containers.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunities for overtime and bonus incentives.
• Training provided on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
• Room for growth and advancement within the company.

If you possess the necessary skills and dedication to excel in this role, please submit your application along with a resume highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Container Cleaner to our team.

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Gardener local to Enfield seeking an hourly rate starting from £13.15 ph & want a great working environment? We are looking for dynamic people to maintain organise and motivate various sites, ensuring all grounds maintenance services are delivered to a high standard that meets customer expectations. The grounds maintenance gardener will work to their initiative identify opportunities for improvement and drive business development in their area.

Our client is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the industry and is one of the UK’s leading providers of integrated management and maintenance services for parks and green spaces. As part of their growth plans this year they are now looking to recruit a grounds maintenance gardener.

The successful candidate will work to their initiative and organise resources to deliver an effective service delivery of grounds maintenance including:

• Weeding
• Pruning
• Planting
• Lawn Mowing
• Strimming
• Hedge Cutting
• General horticultural duties

The successful grounds maintenance gardener will have:

• A proven record of accomplishment in grounds maintenance
• The ability to self-motivate and the desire to work within a team
• Competent in using the appropriate power tools where required
• Certificates in spraying (PA1 PA6), Horticulture and Ride-on Mowers would be an advantage but not essential
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance services and the ability to operate a range of horticultural equipment including power and hand tools, push mowers, strimmers, hedge cutting equipment etc 
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety and implementing procedures;
• Proven ability to achieve/exceed business objectives
• Experience implementing quality standards and working to customer specifications

In return for this, the grounds maintenance gardener will be working in a fun environment. Joining a team that believes in a work-hard, play-hard approach.

To apply for the grounds maintenance gardener role please upload your CV.