Are you ready to take on an exciting role within our Place Shaping Team?
As an Estates Operative Cleaner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive, efficient, and proactive cleaning service across Freebridge Community Housing estates throughout the borough. Your role will include conducting health and safety checks, collaborating with tenancy colleagues to contribute information on tenancy breaches, and assisting in combating anti-social behaviour (ASB). If you are dedicated, proactive, and ready to make a difference in our community, we would love to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing:
Cleaning Services: Provide quality cleaning throughout communal areas on Freebridge Community Housing estates, including the safe handling and cleaning of biohazard materials.
Record Keeping: Record all activities and conduct pre and post work inspections.
Hazard Management: Ensure communal areas are clear of hazards like fly-tipping, pushchairs, and bicycles.
Property Monitoring: Identify and report abandoned properties.
Coordination: Liaise with the Assistant Place Shaping Manager for any schedule changes.
Repair Reporting: Report necessary repairs in communal areas or tenant properties.
Security: Ensure door entry systems are operational and report faults promptly.
Anti-Social Behaviour: Report and record any ASB incidents and support tenancy colleagues.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.
Additional Tasks: Undertake ad-hoc tasks as needed.
What we're looking for:
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 3 GCSE passes or equivalent (including Math and English)
An understanding of the needs of social housing customers and a commitment to providing a professional service.
The ability to deal effectively & non-prejudicially with a range of customers, as well as to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels.
Must be capable of performing tasks that involve heavy lifting.
A full driving License.
Desirable:
Experience of industrial cleaning methods and processes.
PA1 & PA6 Licence.
Skills:
Ability to work as a lone worker or part of a team.
Ability to adhere to procedures.
Ability to remain calm and make clear decisions in emergency/stressful situations.
Attitude:
Hardworking
Self-motivated
Team player.
What’s in it for you?
At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
Your wage: £24,694.92 per annum.
Conditions: Full time permanent contract, field based in the Borough.
Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best.
CLICK HERE: Apply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk.