# Clear & Clean Operative (2 days a week)

**Company:** [Together Housing](null/companies/eMn1sv5oGxGGEGGe5Sw1bF.md)
**Location:** Halifax, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

We are currently looking for a **Clear & Clean Operative** to join our estate services team in this new role. As a **Clear & Clean Operative**, you will be responsible for conducting property clearances, performing final cleans, and carrying out garden work as necessary to prepare our empty homes.

**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. 

**Diversity & Inclusion:** 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 - [Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group](https://www.togetherhousing.group/about-us/our-social-responsibility/equality-and-diversity/)[](https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/T7MkCwnYgtLZ4n5tVfRhJh6Qv?domain=togetherhousing-group.my.canva.site/)

This role is **2 days per week**, working **Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm** and **Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm**. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time hours while still being part of a supportive team.

## Requirements

_**Key responsibilities for the Clear & Clean Operative include...**_

-   Preparing empty homes by conducting property clearances, final cleans, and garden work as necessary
-   Performing a range of waste management tasks, ensuring proper sorting and recycling of waste streams, and identifying furniture that can be upcycled to our Re-Use offer
-   Collecting deliveries and ensuring the cleanliness and obstruction-free status of the depot
-   Motivating staff, volunteers/placements, trainees, and apprentices to provide high-quality customer-focused service
-   Supporting all areas of the department, including Mobile Cleaning, Estate Services Team, and Grounds Maintenance, as directed
-   Delivering great services and maintaining clear and simple communication with residents
-   Taking ownership of residents' issues and striving for high customer satisfaction
-   Working to the highest standards of health and safety, promoting a positive safety-first culture
-   Ensuring compliance with risk assessment, COSHH framework, industry legislation, and conducting basic checks, servicing, and maintenance of equipment

_**We are looking for someone who has...**_

-   A Full UK Driving Licence
-   Practical experience of Cleaning or Caretaking
-   Experience working in a customer-orientated environment, with a flexible approach to working hours
-   Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant cleaning/caretaking equipment and machinery
-   Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and specific site safety
-   A good standard of literacy and numeracy for accurate record keeping

## Benefits

_**In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Clean & Clear Operative**_

-   **Starting salary of £10,351**
-   **27 days holiday** (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
-   **You will be working 2 days a week - Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.**
-   **Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)**
-   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](https://www.togetherhousing.group/careers/working-for-us/)

**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.**

**Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.**

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