Empty Homes Labourer

Broadacres Housing Association; England; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association in North Yorkshire is seeking an Empty Homes Labourer. The role involves cleaning and preparing properties for new tenants, performing maintenance tasks, and working collaboratively with trade colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in labouring and servicing the public, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The organization offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and additional perks for long service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

Additional annual leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in manual tasks and maintenance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment, energy, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clearance and cleaning after tenant departure.
• Perform general labouring tasks across properties.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of communal areas.
• Deliver high-quality repairs service.

Skills

Experience as a Labourer or Clearance Labourer

Experience of working with the general public

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Self-motivation

Ability to climb ladders and work at height

Job description

Overview

Empty Homes Labourer

Salary: £25,008.74

Mobile across North Yorkshire.

Permanent & Full time (37 hours)

Company vehicle for business use and commuting.

Closing date: 1 October 2025

What You’ll Do

• Undertaking clearance and cleaning after termination and prior to commencement of a new customer moving in
• Perform general labouring tasks including clearing, cleaning, and carrying out semi-skilled maintenance repairs across properties owned or managed by Broadacres
• Work alongside trade colleagues to ensure good housekeeping, collect and remove fittings and other rubbish generated by trades colleagues
• Undertake landscape maintenance duties to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal of communal areas within estates and properties
• Consistently deliver a high-quality repairs service, contributing to the provision of well-maintained homes that meet the highest standards for our customers
• Be proficient and capable of installing all loft insulation products to the relevant standards
• If you want to know more about the Labourer role, contact Adam Croft, Empty Homes Project Manager, for a callback

What We’re Looking For

• You’ll excel in this role if you have experience as a Labourer or Clearance Labourer, but if you haven’t quite got what we are looking for, tell us why you are the best candidate for the role in your application
• Experience of working with the general public
• Team player and able to work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver great results
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Able to self-motivate by showing commitment, energy and enthusiasm
• Able to follow/identify maintenance and improvement works, from work instructions and technical drawings and plans
• Able to climb ladders, work at height and physically undertake the duties

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Alongside a generous annual leave package and flexible working options
• Extra Perks: Celebrate your birthday with an extra day off, plus increased leave for long service. Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Agile Working: Enjoy flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive Benefits: Additional perks to support your wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Programme service

Why Broadacres?

At Broadacres, we’re passionate about creating safe, warm, and welcoming homes. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values respect, passion and empathy

Broadacres is a successful, innovative, not-for-profit housing association based in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. We own and manage more than 6,800 homes across various regions, providing top-tier services aimed at meeting our vision: to be the best rural housing association in the country. We ensure our customers receive first-class service, making them proud to live in a Broadacres home.

At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation.