Facilities and Estates Operative (Waste)

We are looking for a Facilities & Estates Operative to help maintain and improve the outdoor environments across our estates in Blackburn. This role focuses on ensuring communal outdoor spaces are clean, safe and well presented for residents.

You will carry out a variety of estate-based duties including, environmental cleaning, waste removal, and graffiti removal, to communal areas and pathways. The role involves working across multiple sites, using tools and equipment to maintain outdoor spaces and responding to day-to-day environmental issues on our estates.

Together Housing Group: 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/

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine waste collection and disposal across internal and external communal areas.
• Ensure communal areas are clean and free from rubbish, fly tipping, and graffiti where possible.
• Operate waste management equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance duties related to waste areas and communal spaces.
• Work flexibly across teams to support wider estate management tasks as needed.
• Engage with residents to provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to waste-related inquiries or concerns.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and policies at all times.

Candidate Requirements:

• Valid full manual UK driving license.
• Experience in waste management, cleaning, or caretaking roles.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record keeping.
• Strong customer service skills and a customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to varying tasks and duties.

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

• Starting salary of  £25,878
• 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, Mon-Thurs 7.30am-3.30pm and Fri-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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