Estate & Outdoor Maintenance Operative

Together Housing Group; Blackburn (OK); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Blackburn depot location

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Facilities & Estates Operative to maintain and improve outdoor environments across our Lancashire estates. You will perform cleaning, waste removal, graffiti removal, and minor repairs to keep communal spaces clean, safe and well presented for residents.

The role operates across multiple sites, based at our Blackburn depot with a 37-hour week. Comprehensive health & safety compliance and customer service excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Practical experience of working in a Cleaning & Caretaking service.
• Practical knowledge of Cleaning and Waste equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and site safety.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within different teams on all aspects of cleaning and waste management.
• Carry out routine cleaning of external communal areas to keep them clean, safe and attractive for residents.
• Assist in the removal of graffiti and fly-tipped waste on the organisation's land.
• Undertake minor repairs to communal properties, gardens and wider estate including planned deep cleaning.
• Follow health and safety policies and PPE procedures, ensuring safe use of equipment and disposal of materials.

Skills

Driving licence UK

Caretaking experience

Cleaning equipment

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Waste equipment

Job description

Together Housing Group is seeking a Facilities & Estates Operative to maintain and improve outdoor environments across our Lancashire estates. You will perform cleaning, waste removal, graffiti removal, and minor repairs to keep communal spaces clean, safe and well presented for residents.

The role operates across multiple sites, based at our Blackburn depot with a 37-hour week. Comprehensive health & safety compliance and customer service excellence are essential.