Neighbourhood Operative

bdht ltd.; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

bdht is seeking a proactive Neighbourhood Operative to help keep its neighbourhoods clean, safe and well maintained across Bromsgrove. You will engage in street cleansing, respond to fly-tipping and litter, and carry out waste disposal and grounds maintenance as part of the Communities and Voids teams.

You may also assist with cleaning and clearance of customers' homes and empty properties, and help with relocation and storage of goods for the business.

Qualifications

• Health & safety knowledge required.
• Experience in social housing is an advantage.
• Hands-on outdoor role requiring practical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform street cleansing and cleaning across bdht neighbourhoods.
• Respond to fly-tipping, litter, and waste removal with appropriate disposal.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and property cleanouts, including home clearances.
• Handle relocation and storage of bdht goods as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and use handheld devices and email to communicate.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Customer interaction

Education

Base-trade qualification

Job description

Interview Date: Friday 4th December – in person (Provisional)

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where you can get out and about and make a visible difference in local communities?

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust (bdht) is looking for a proactive and dependable Neighbourhood Operative to help keep its neighbourhoods clean, safe and well maintained. Working across bdht communities, you’ll provide an essential street cleansing and environmental service while also supporting the wider Communities and Voids teams.

What you’ll be doing

This is a varied role where you’ll spend much of your time working out in local neighbourhoods.

You’ll respond to issues including fly-tipping and litter, collecting, clearing and disposing of waste appropriately, alongside carrying out some grounds maintenance work.

You’ll also support with the cleaning and clearance of customers’ homes, empty properties and gardens when required, as well as helping with the relocation and storage of goods for the business.

Safety will be an important part of the job. You’ll work responsibly around customers and colleagues, help ensure vehicles, plant and equipment are kept secure and in good condition, and follow the correct processes for handling and disposing of waste.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in doing a good job and is comfortable working independently. You’ll need a proactive, flexible approach, good attention to detail and the ability to organise your workload and get tasks completed within the required timescales.

You’ll be confident dealing with customers and colleagues, committed to providing a good service and comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. A working knowledge of health and safety is required, along with confidence using basic IT such as handheld devices and email.

Previous experience within social housing would be an advantage, and the role profile also references a relevant base-trade qualification. A current full driving licence is required.

If you’re practical, reliable and enjoy working outdoors in a role where you can see the difference you make, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: this position is subject to a Basic DBS check.

What we can offer in return:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme –buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Holiday buy back scheme – bdht will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff
• Team budget every year to enjoy an afternoon out as a team
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
• Pension scheme – defined contributions pension administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
• Life insurance is available to members of the pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)
• Reimbursement for professional subscription fees
• Corporate Sponsorship opportunities
• Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates
• Reimbursement for annual flu jab
• Free parking and refreshments
• Monthly staff compliments raffle
• Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year

Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.