Clean and Clear Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Car Parking

On Site Gym

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association Ltd in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Clean and Clear Operative to join our Asset Management team, focusing on clearing vacant properties, cleaning to lettable standard and helping us turnaround homes quickly.

This full-time role involves manual duties, collaboration with Multi-Trade Operatives, basic repairs, and maintaining vehicles and equipment; driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Experience using cleaning and gardening equipment.
• Able to carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cleaning equipment usage

Basic repairs

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Literacy, numeracy, IT skills

Customer/resident experience

Full driving licence

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Clean and Clear Operative

Reference: OCT20262490

Expiry date: 09:50, Mon, 19th Oct 2026

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Benefits: Pension, Bonus, Car Parking, On Site Gym

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.

About the Role

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.

What You Will Be Doing:

• 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.