Neighbourhood Void Operative(s)

Wheatley Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Excellent leave entitlements

Enhanced parental leave

Support for learning and wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wheatley Homes Glasgow is seeking a Neighbourhood Void Operative to prepare empty properties for new tenants. You will clean, clear furnishings for storage or donation, and ensure properties meet Wheatley standards before new customers move in.

The role requires a driving licence, the ability to work alone or as part of a team, and experience with cleaning, clearance, and gardening tasks. A positive, safety‑conscious approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of house clearances and cleaning.
• Experience using gardening equipment including powered tools is desirable.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Driving larger vehicles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare empty homes for new customers, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Clear furniture for storage or donation and dispose as per Wheatley procedures.
• Clear internal spaces, verandas and gardens, remove graffiti, maintain communal areas.

Skills

House clearances

Cleaning

Gardening tools

Powered tools

Teamwork

Large vehicle driving

Job description

Wheatley Homes Glasgow

Job title: Neighbourhood Void Operative(s)

Salary: SCP 16 - 18 (£32,760 - £34,726) per annum, plus a day shift allowance of £853.84 per annum

Contract: Temporary

Work pattern: 42 hours per week, worked on 4 days on, 4 days off pattern.

Location: Glasgow

It is essential that candidates hold a full UK driving license and comply with a satisfactory Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes Glasgow as Neighbourhood Void Operative.

About the role

You will help prepare empty homes for new customers, making sure every property is clean, safe and ready for moving in. Your work will include safely and efficiently clearing furniture and possessions for storage, donation to the Home Comforts Service or disposal in line with Wheatley procedures; clearing internal spaces and verandas; removing graffiti; and clearing, cleaning and maintaining gardens and associated communal spaces to the highest possible standard. You will prepare properties for necessary work by trade teams, then clean them to a high Wheatley standard after remedial repairs and before new customers move in.

You will follow health and safety procedures, including needle sweeps, safe sharps disposal, manual handling, and correct use of protective equipment, cleaning products and equipment. You will promptly report incidents, faults and hazards, including suspected asbestos and pests, and keep accurate digital records of clearance, cleaning and incidents.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience of house clearances and cleaning as well as experience of using gardening equipment including powered tools is desired. You will have the ability to work on an individual basis or as part of a team. Experience of driving larger vehicles is desirable.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;

• 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, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 5pm

For a chat about the role, please contact Linzi Heggie, Void Lead on [e-mail] or 07501794777

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