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Bromford; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

Uniform

Mobile phone

Tablet

£500 personal benefits fund

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions up

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Drinks allowance

Job summary

Bromford is seeking a Field Based Maintenance Operative to join our team, covering Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and surrounding areas. You will perform waste removal, grounds maintenance and general cleansing on void and occupied properties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

You will work with colleagues to deliver a responsive, customer-focused service, using cleaning equipment safely and maintaining accurate records, with UK driving as a requirement.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in general cleaning duties and waste clearance.
• Comfortable using cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Desirable NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualifications and COSHH knowledge.

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 up to 3,500 kg

Cleaning experience

Cleaning equipment use

Mobile devices

COSHH knowledge

Vehicle maintenance awareness

Education

NVQ/BICSc cleaning qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Pressure washers

Floor scrubber dryers

Rotary machines

Strimmers

Hedge cutters

Brush cutters

Lawn mowers

Rotavators

Reach & wash systems

Job description

Location: Central (West Midlands) (Field Based)

Covering: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell, Coventry and surrounding areas

Our purpose is to invest in homes and relationships so people can thrive. We believe every customer has a fundamental right to a home that is safe, secure, and warm — and we are committed to delivering homes that consistently meet and exceed these standards.

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.

Join

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.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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
• 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

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

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early application is recommended.

For any queries, please contact the Resourcing Team at [e-mail]