General Labourer - Flexible Property Maintenance & Growth

RGIT Australia; Luton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 28 days

Leave buy/sell option

Health cashplan

Pension

Life Assurance

Benefits portal

Flexible working

Job summary

Squared Housing Association in Luton is seeking a General Labourer for a part-time permanent position. 30 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with a salary of £16,926 to £19,827 per annum.

The role involves assisting trades, maintenance, and grounds work across our properties in Luton and surrounding areas. You will work as part of the Property Services team, learn hands-on trades, and develop career prospects within housing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous labouring, maintenance, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Willingness to learn new skills and trades.
• Good work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to carry out physical work safely.
• Understanding of the importance of health and safety.
• Interest in developing a career within property maintenance

Responsibilities

• Assist multi-skilled tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and improvement works.
• Support the delivery and collection of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Prepare work areas and ensure sites are safe, clean, and organised.
• Load and unload vehicles, materials, and equipment.
• Assist gardeners with grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, and general grounds maintenance.
• Help maintain communal outdoor areas to a high standard.
• Support seasonal works such as leaf clearance and gritting during winter months.
• Assist clearance in empty homes within flats, hostels, HMOs, and other Housing Association properties.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Wear and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Report hazards, accidents, defects, and unsafe working practices immediately.
• Represent the Housing Association professionally when interacting with tenants, residents, contractors, and members of the public.
• Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times.

Skills

Labourer experience

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Squared Housing Association in Luton is seeking a General Labourer for a part-time permanent position. 30 hours per week across 4 or 5 days, with a salary of £16,926 to £19,827 per annum.

The role involves assisting trades, maintenance, and grounds work across our properties in Luton and surrounding areas. You will work as part of the Property Services team, learn hands-on trades, and develop career prospects within housing maintenance.