Cleansing Operative (Part-time)

Havebury Housing Partnership; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a part-time Cleansing Operative. You'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in communal areas, interacting with residents, and ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, flexible annual leave, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Annual leave of 28 days (increasing to 32 after 3 years)

Pension contribution of 7%-12%

Life assurance payment (3x salary)

Annual Flu Jab

Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Free electric charging points

Medical cashback plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cleaning role.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques, and equipment.
• Comfortable with lifting and carrying equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks like sweeping and disinfecting.
• Interact with residents and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain cleanliness in communal areas.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of cleaning products

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Comfortable with lifting

Job description

We have a great opportunity to join our Grounds Maintenance Team as a Cleansing Operative on a part-time (22.5 hours per week) basis.

We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

We’ve also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Please note, this is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, to be worked Mondays - Wednesdays between 8:00-16:00.

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

1. General Cleaning:

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, sweeping, pressure-washing in common areas and communal spaces
• Clean and sanitise surfaces
• Empty and clean waste bins regularly
• Clear rubbish from communal areas

Waste Maintenance:

• Clean and disinfect facilities, ensuring a high standard of hygiene
• Clear general waste in and around communal areas as needed

Floor Care:

• Maintain cleanliness in bin stores
• Use appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals for different floor types

Customer Service:

• Interact with residents and visitors in a polite and professional manner
• Respond to cleaning-related inquiries or requests from residents

We are looking for someone who has...

• Previous experience in a cleaning role
• Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques, and equipment
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail and a high standard of cleanliness
• Comfortable with lifting and carryingequipment
• Full UK driving licence

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £15,728.37 based on a 22.5 hour working week (£25,864.43 FTE)
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension – between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan

"At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay."

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.