Estate Services Team Leader

Incommunities; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,964 - 32,285; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Social Housing Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A social housing provider in Bradford is seeking an experienced Estate Services Team Leader to oversee cleaning teams and ensure safety and cleanliness for tenants. The role involves supervising operations, conducting audits, and providing training. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside knowledge of health and safety regulations. This position offers a salary starting from £28,964, with additional benefits like a social housing pension scheme and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising and supporting teams of people.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Experience managing own workload.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning teams and ensure work standards.
• Conduct audits and health and safety compliance tasks.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Ensure maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.

Skills

Supervising teams

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Health and safety knowledge

IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

UK car driving licence

DBS check

Numeracy and English literacy up to level 2

Tools

Hand tools

Power operated equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Estate Services Team Leader to join us! This is a key role, overseeing a team of Estate Cleaners to ensure we are providing a safe and clean space for our tenants to enjoy.

About Us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

This year we've launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we've worked with colleagues and customers to find out what's important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who'll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include

• Supervise small teams of Operatives providing the communal block cleaning and rubbish removal from land
• Carry out audits and check work standards
• Deal with low level disciplinary issues within the teams
• Ensure work, including health and safety compliance tasks, is planned, completed and recorded accurately
• Provide mentoring and training in the form of tool box talks refresher training and new starter inductions
• Ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are applied, and that risk assessments and checks are undertaken to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensure the maintenance and repair of all equipment, tools and vans is completed and within the time scales required

Requirements

• Experience of supervising, directing and supporting teams of people
• The ability to be an effective team player, good organisational skills, good problem-solving skills and
• Experience of managing your own workload
• Numeracy and English literacy skills up to level 2 or equivalent
• Experience of using IT Microsoft packages, Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet for work purposes
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessment methodology
• Experience using hand tools and power operated equipment such as vacuums, mops, sack carts and industrial buffers in a safe manner
• A current UK car driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work
• Right to work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available.
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Starting salary of £28,964 which increases with service upto £32,285 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme - upto 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We're looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we're passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We're proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed' Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

💡 Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!