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 seeking a dedicated Facilities and Estates Operative to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that our facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. You will assist in delivering a customer-oriented service that enhances the living experience for our residents.
Your Main Responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out regular cleaning of all internal and external communal areas, ensuring they are left clean, safe, and attractive for residents.
- Assisting in the removal of graffiti and fly-tipped waste on the organization's land.
- Undertaking minor repairs to communal properties and gardens, including planned deep cleaning.
- Being adaptable and flexible, working across various service areas as needed.
- Responding promptly to on-site customer inquiries and providing assistance.
- Recommending suggestions for improvements to support wider decision-making.
- Planning and organizing workloads to meet deadlines aligned with departmental service plans.
- Identifying and resolving day-to-day issues or escalating when necessary.
- Complying with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
Requirements
- MUST have a full manual driving license.
- Experience in cleaning or caretaking is highly desired.
- Experience in a customer-oriented environment with a flexible approach to working hours.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant cleaning and caretaking equipment.
- Familiarity with the Health and Safety at Work Act and specific site safety regulations.
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy for accurate record keeping.
Benefits
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Facilities and Estates Operativerole:
- Based around the Burnley
- 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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