Clear & Clean Operative

We are currently seeking a Clear & Clean Operative to join our estate services team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing our empty homes by conducting property clearance, final cleans, and garden work as necessary. This is an important role that contributes to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and presentation of our properties.

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Clear & Clean Operative...

• Prepare our empty homes by conducting property clearance, final cleans and garden works were necessary.
• Carry out a range of waste management tasks ensuring all waste streams are sorted and recycled appropriately and identify furniture that can be upcycled to our Re-Use offer.
• Undertake the collection of deliveries when required ensuring the depot is kept clean and free from obstructions.
• Assist in motivating staff, volunteers/placements, trainees and apprentices to provide a high quality customer focused service.
• As directed support all areas of the department covering Mobile Cleaning, Estate Services Team and Grounds Maintenance.
• Easy to do business with and deliver great services
• Communicate clearly and simply when keeping residents' updates
• Take ownership of the residents' issues and achieve high customer satisfaction
•  Work to the highest standards of health and safety and assist with the promotion of a positive safety-first culture.
• Ensure all operations are compliant within our risk assessment & COSHH framework and industry legislation
• Carry out basic checks, servicing and maintenance of equipment in accordance with the relevant operator's manual.

We are looking for someone who has...

•  Full UK Driving Licence
• Practical experience of Cleaning or Caretaking
• Experience working in a customer orientated environment. With a flexible approach to working hours in order to achieve work demands & priorities, including a willingness to go the extra mile for our customers
• Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant cleaning/caretaking equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and specific site safety
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Clear & Clean Operative role:

• Based out of the Blackburn depo, BB1
• Salary: £23,088 per annum
• Annual salary increment increases
• Permanent role
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.