Facilities & Estates Operative

We are currently seeking a Facilities and Estates Operative to join our team in Blackburn. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, landscaping, and general property upkeep. You’ll provide essential services including window cleaning, minor repairs, waste removal, and environmental inspections across multiple sites. In this role, you will focus on collaborating with the Waste Removal and Waste Management team. Your responsibilities will include tackling fly tipping and conducting litter picking across our external housing group (THG) sites. You'll also be involved in loading and unloading waste, transporting it to the depot, and sorting it appropriately. We're passionate about recycling, and your contribution will be vital in our efforts!

Together Housing: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - https://togetherhousing-group.my.canva.site/

Outline of key responsibilities for the Facilities and Estates Operative…

• Work within different teams on all aspects of cleaning and waste management.
• Carry out routine cleaning of all internal and external communal areas, ensuring these areas are left clean, safe and attractive for our customers; using a combination of hand tools, power tools and chemical agents when required.
• When required assistant in the removal of graffiti, fly tipped waste on the organisations land.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs to communal properties, gardens and the wider estate including planned deep cleaning. Ensure that access footpaths are kept free from hazards and/or obstructions.
• Adaptability and flexibility, responsible for working in service areas across the team as required, cleaning, waste & house removals and general duties associated with estate management.
• To promptly and effectively handle on-site customer inquiries while communicating clearly and efficiently at all levels.
• Plans and organises workload to meet deadlines in line with the departmental service plans.

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full manual UK driving license
• Practical experience of working in a Cleaning & Caretaking service
• Practical knowledge of and ability to operate Cleaning and Waste equipment and machinery
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy to enable accurate record keeping
• Excellent customer service skills

In return we are offering the successful candidate in the Facilities and Estates Operative role…

• Starting salary of £24,243
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays 
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Based from our Blackburn Depot

• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm Friday 7:30am-3pm
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers. 

• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities 
• Attractive pension scheme 
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs 
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice 
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability. 
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link 

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay! Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

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