Maintenance Engineer

Bromford Flagship Livewest; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric van

Tools provided

Uniform

Mobile phone

Tablet

Pension benefits

Job summary

Bromford Flagship LiveWest is seeking a practical maintenance and environmental services operative to carry out waste handling, grounds maintenance, removals, and general cleansing duties across properties.

You will work solo or as part of a team, ensuring high standards of customer service, safety, and compliance with COSHH and wellbeing frameworks, with a UK driving licence and ability to drive vehicles up to 3,500kg.

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning duties and waste clearance.
• NVQ or BICSc cleaning qualifications (desirable).
• Understanding of COSHH (desirable) and safe use of cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out waste removal, grounds maintenance, removals, and general cleansing duties across void and occupied properties.
• Ensure all areas are left clean, safe, and free from debris following each visit.
• Use cleaning equipment and machinery safely and in line with training and procedures.
• Complete waste collection, transport, and disposal in accordance with relevant guidelines.
• Support routine maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment, reporting any faults or hazards.
• Complete accurate records and documentation as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, safeguarding responsibilities, and organisational standards.

Skills

Driving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualifications

COSHH familiarity

Tools

Pressure washers

Floor scrubber dryers

Rotary machines

Wet vacuums

Lawn mowers

Gutter cleaning systems

Job description

You will play a key role in helping us achieve this by carrying out a range of practical maintenance and environmental services, either individually or as part of a team. This includes waste handling, grounds maintenance, removals, and general cleansing duties, always ensuring a high standard of customer service and safe working practices.

• Carry out waste removal, grounds maintenance, removals, and general cleansing duties across void and occupied properties
• Ensure all areas are left clean, safe, and free from debris following each visit
• Use cleaning equipment and machinery safely and in line with training and procedures
• Complete waste collection, transport, and disposal in accordance with relevant guidelines
• Support routine maintenance of vehicles, tools, and equipment, reporting any faults or hazards
• Complete accurate records and documentation as required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, safeguarding responsibilities, and organisational standards
  Confident and capable of driving vehicles up to 3,500kg
• Experience in general cleaning duties and waste clearance
• Comfortable using cleaning equipment and machinery
• NVQ or BICSc cleaning qualifications (desirable)
• Understanding of COSHH (desirable) and safe use of cleaning equipment
• Ability to use mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones
• Experience operating tools and equipment such as:
• Pressure washers
• Floor scrubber dryers and rotary machines
• Wet vacuums
• Strimmers, hedge cutters, brush cutters, lawn mowers, rotavators
• Reach & wash / gutter cleaning systems
• Competent using email and basic IT systems
• Flexible, reliable, and able to manage travel requirements

Additional requirements

• Full UK driving licence required
• Ability to pass a DBS check
• Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), a place-based affordable housing provider supporting almost 300,000 customers across the South West, Central, and East of England. As the UK's largest provider of new affordable homes, delivering over 3,000 each year, we are at the forefront of tackling the housing challenge and building stronger communities.
• Salary: £27,976 per year, with annual salary review
• Electric company van (subject to availability), tools, uniform, mobile phone, and tablet
• £500 annual personal benefits fund - choose from private medical insurance, dental cover, critical illness cover, or gym membership
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Pension options with employer contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive wellbeing support for you and your family, including virtual GP access and mental health resources
• Retail discounts across a wide range of brands
• £30 monthly drinks allowance (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Enhanced family leave policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and carers' leave