Clean and Clear Operative

Hightown; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave allowance

Workplace pension scheme

Annual bonus based on performance

Monthly attendance bonus

Professional development and training

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card discounts

Onsite Gym

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Clean and Clear Operative to join our Asset Management team. This hands-on role focuses on clearing vacant properties, cleaning to lettable standards, and preparing homes quickly for new residents.

You'll work with Multi-Trade Operatives, carry out minor maintenance, and support grounds maintenance and caretaking. A full driving licence is required, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Experience using cleaning and gardening equipment.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Full driving licence and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clearing and cleaning vacant properties to a lettable standard.
• Safely disposing of waste and hazardous materials where required.
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Supporting grounds maintenance and caretaking activities.
• Maintaining stock, tools and equipment within the vehicle.
• Reporting repairs, hazards and follow-up actions.
• Working safely in line with health and safety procedures.

Skills

experience using cleaning equipment

experience using gardening equipment

basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills

full driving licence

ability to work independently and in a

Job description

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Full Time | Permanent

£27,975 per annum

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Hightown House, Hemel Hempstead

Do you take pride in seeing a job through to completion? Are you practical, hardworking and committed to delivering a high standard of service? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Hightown Housing Association, we are looking for a Clean and Clear Operative to join our Asset Management team. This is an important role within our in-house voids team, helping us prepare homes for new residents by ensuring properties are cleared, cleaned and ready to let as quickly and efficiently as possible.

As a Clean and Clear Operative, you will be responsible for clearing vacant properties, removing unwanted items and thoroughly cleaning homes to a lettable standard. You will work closely with our Multi-Trade Operatives and supervisors to ensure void properties are turned around efficiently, helping new residents move into their homes sooner.

The role is varied and hands-on. In addition to void clearances and cleaning, you may undertake minor maintenance tasks, assist with grounds maintenance and caretaking duties, and support the upkeep of communal areas and Hightown House when required.

Clearing and cleaning empty properties to a high standard

Safely disposing of waste and hazardous materials where required

Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks

Supporting grounds maintenance and caretaking activities during quieter periods

Maintaining stock, tools and equipment within your vehicle

Reporting repairs, hazards and follow-up actions

Working safely and in line with health and safety procedures

Collaborating with colleagues to deliver an excellent service for residents and customers

What We Are Looking For:

We Are Seeking Someone Who

Has experience using cleaning and gardening equipment

Can carry out basic repairs and day-to-day maintenance tasks

Has good awareness of health and safety practices

Is able to work independently whilst also being a strong team player

Has basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Has experience of dealing with customers or residents

Is physically capable of carrying out a demanding, practical role

Holds a full driving licence

Why Join Hightown?

We recognise the importance of supporting our colleagues, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (Pro Rata)
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support
• Employee assistance helpline
• Blue Light Card, providing access to discounts for local and national retailers
• Onsite Gym

All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, basic/enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer