Facilities & Estates Operatives

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 MultipleFacilities & Estates Operatives to join our team. As a Facilities & Estates Operative at Together Housing, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting in the successful delivery of a customer orientated and effective Cleaning & Waste Management Service. Also ensuring all internal and external communal are left Clean, Safe and Attractive for our customers.

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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine cleaning of all internal and external communal areas, ensuring these areas are left clean, safe and attractive for our customers; using a combination of hand tools, power tools and chemical agents when required.
• When required assistant in the removal of graffiti, fly tipped waste on the organisations land.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs to communal properties, gardens and the wider estate including planned deep cleaning. Ensure that access footpaths are kept free from hazards and/or obstructions.
• Adaptability and flexibility, responsible for working in service areas across the team as required, cleaning, waste & house removals and general duties associated with estate management.
• To deal with on site customer enquiries promptly and effectively.
• Recommends any suggestions/improvements to influence wider decision making via appropriate channels.
• Plans and organises workload to meet deadlines in line with the departmental service plans.
• Resolves day to day issues, or identifies matters that require escalating
• To co-operate with the employer and any other person in order to ensure that statutory requirements concerning health and safety are fully met.

Requirements

• MUST have a full MANUAL Drivers License
• Cleaning or Caretaking experince highly desired
• 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 Facilities and Estates Operativerole:

• Based around the Sowerby Bridge or Elland 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.