Environmental Operative

The Wheatley Group; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Leave entitlements

Maternity/paternity leave

Staff networks

Job summary

Wheatley Homes East is seeking an Environmental Operative to join a values-driven team in Dumfries. The role covers environmental tasks including landscaping, stair cleaning, and back court maintenance, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service to residents.

The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract, and must hold a UK driving licence. A robust benefits package and pension are included.

Qualifications

• Proven record of landscaping and experience of providing a cleaning service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bulk uplifts, landscaping, back court maintenance and stair cleaning.
• Perform general neighbourhood maintenance as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Wheatley 360

Job title: Environmental Operative

Salary: SCP 16-18 (£27,300 - £28,938) per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: Dumfries

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as an Environmental Operative.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team to undertake a wide range of environmental tasks. These include assisting with bulk uplifts, landscaping, back court maintenance, and stair cleaning as well as general neighbourhood maintenance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate Wheatley core values and Think Yes behaviours.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and adaptable team player who is driven to provide outstanding customer service.

We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and live by our values (community, excellence, trust and ambition). We want someone who shows initiative and is willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

Proven record of landscaping and experience of providing a cleaning service is desirable.

Candidates are required to complete a satisfactory basic disclosure check and holding a full UK driving licence is essential.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 11/09/26 at 5pm

For a chat about the role, please contact Leslie Irvine, Neighbourhood Environmental Manager on 07867291903 or [e-mail]

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].