Estate Cleaner

Incommunities; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Pension scheme with 10% employer cont.

28 days holiday

Job summary

Incommunities is hiring an Estate Cleaner to join us on a permanent basis. You will perform cleaning tasks across properties, common areas, gardens, stairwells, and more, using vacuums, buffers, mops and brushes. You will also perform caretaking duties such as unblocking rubbish chutes and reporting faults.

Applicants should have cleaning or caretaking experience, a valid UK driving licence, COSHH knowledge, and the ability to work weekends on a rota. A basic DBS check is part of pre-employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, caretaking or refuse collection.
• Full manual UK driving licence is required.
• Basic COSHH knowledge and health and safety understanding.
• Ability to work weekends/evenings on a rota basis.
• Flexibility to work across multiple districts.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all areas identified by management including common spaces and stairwells.
• Use vacuums, buffers, mops and brushes effectively.
• Carry out caretaking duties such as bin rotation and reporting faults.
• Work outdoors on rubbish clearance and fly tipping.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld and report hazards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Cleaning experience

Driving licence

COSHH knowledge

Team player

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Power buffers

Hand tools

Job description

We are recruiting an Estate Cleaner to join our team on a permanent basis. Within this role, you will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, litter picking, rubbish/fly tip removal, using handheld and power machinery.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024 we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the cleanliness of all areas identified by management, internal and external, including common spaces within our properties, landscaped areas such as gardens and play areas, stairwells, fire escapes, landings, toilets, kitchens, lifts, community rooms etc.
• Use hand and power operated cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, mops and brushes.
• Carry out appropriate caretaking duties such as unblocking rubbish chutes, checking fire safety equipment is up to date, rotation of bins and reporting of faults.
• Working outside clearing rubbish and fly tipping.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld by inspecting all areas and reporting any repairs or issues identified.
• Carry out risk assessments prior to commencement of tasks and report on any hazards identified.
• Other duties when required may include delivering mail shots to properties and painting common areas.
• You will be required to work weekends and evenings on a rota basis for bin work and emergencies.
• You will be required to work in any area or district where Incommunities customers live.

• Experience in a physical manual role such as cleaning, caretaking or refuse collection.
• Previously used a range of hand tools and/or power operated equipment.
• Basic IT skills and have previously used Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• A flexible and positive approach to work.
• Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Physical strength and fitness is essential as a great deal of physical effort is required. Some of the duties include lifting and moving heavy and bulky items
• Self motivation and the ability to be a team player but also work alone.
• Hold a full manual UK driving license as you will be required to drive the van
• Right to Work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available

A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

• Salary of £26,786 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employers contribution.
• 28 days starting holiday allowance which increases the longer you work with us!
• A supportive culture that values employees work life balance.
• Training, development, and funded qualification opportunities.
• Corporate health scheme membership.
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes help with medical, financial, and legal information, plus counselling and relationship support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! AtIncommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know thatdiverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based inBradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we servevibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providingsafe, affordable homesandimproving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed tosupport you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be aMindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.