Environmental Operative (s)

The Wheatley Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Glasgow is seeking an Environmental Operative to maintain vibrant communities and provide exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance, and assisting customers in various environments. Candidates should exhibit a commitment to community values and customer satisfaction. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

8.2 weeks annual leave

Discounts for high street retailers

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Motivated and adaptable team players seeking a caring work environment.
• Proven record of landscaping and providing cleaning services.

Responsibilities

• Perform close cleaning and grass cutting.
• Maintain cleanliness in neighbourhoods and assist with bulk uplifts.
• Conduct block patrols and window cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Landscaping

Cleaning services

Job description

Job title: Environmental Operative (s)

Salary: SCP 17-18, £27,300- £27,664 per annum based on 35 hours

Contract: Temporary

Work pattern: Various shift patterns available (including Monday to Friday and shift working)

Location: Glasgow and surrounding areas

Do you aspire to work with a values-driven organisation that truly makes a difference in people's lives? Join Wheatley Group as an environmental operative and be part of a team that delivers exceptional customer service and maintains our vibrant communities.

At Wheatley, we have various opportunities to join our Environmental Van teams, delivering services day to day, maintaining our neighbourhoods and communities.

Aswell as opportunities within our multi-storey flats (MSFs) and surrounding areas, supporting our customers right at the bottom of their blocks.

About the roles

Our environmental operatives play a crucial role in keeping our neighbourhoods clean and welcoming, as well as going above and beyond for our customers. This customer-facing position involves interacting with customers and ensuring their environments are well-kept and pleasant.

The opportunities available are:

NET's operative (Environmental Van teams)

Your responsibilities will include:

• close cleaning;
• grass cutting;
• general cleaning of our neighbourhoods;
• assisting with bulk uplifts;
• back court maintenance; and
• stair cleaning.

NET's operative (MSF teams)

Your responsibilities will include:

• foyer, lift and stair cleaning;
• maintenance of our MSF blocks and surrounding areas;
• assisting with customer requests;
• block patrols; and
• window cleaning.

As a NETs operative, you will be a key player in creating safe, clean, and well-maintained environments for our communities. The successful candidate will embody Wheatley's core values and display outstanding customer service in all aspects of their work.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated and adaptable team players driven to provide exceptional customer service. If you take pride in your work and live by our values of community, excellence, trust, and ambition, we want you on our team. Ideal candidates will show initiative, be willing to go the extra mile for our customers and have a proven record of landscaping and providing cleaning services.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package that includes:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements, equating to 8.2 weeks annual leave per year;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave;
• access to our we benefits, providing discounts to high street retailers;
• 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, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate individual differences and recognize the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Application Process

Closing date: 13 August 2025 at 12pm.

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