Together Housing is a leading provider of quality, affordable homes for rent and sale. We own and manage over 38,000 properties across the North of England, and provide a range of support services that impact the lives of over 40,000 people. As a non-profit organization, we are committed to reinvesting any earnings back into the company to benefit our residents and local communities.
We are currently looking for an Estates Operative to join our team. As a Facilities and Estates Operative at Together Housing, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting in the successful delivery of a customer-oriented and effective Cleaning & Waste Management Service. You will ensure that all internal and external communal areas are left clean, safe, and attractive for our customers by using a combination of hand tools, power tools, and chemical agents when required. You will also undertake minor repairs to communal properties, gardens, and the wider estate, and address any customer inquiries promptly and effectively.
As an organization, we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics, and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Requirements
* MUST have a full MANUAL Drivers License
* Cleaning or Caretaking experience highly desired
* Experience working in a customer-oriented environment with a flexible approach to working hours
* 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 Estates Operative role:
* Based around the Halifax Area
* 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.
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