Clean and Clear Operative in Sheffield

Sheffield & High Peak

Working hours: 39 hours per week – 8:00am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am–3:30pm Friday, paid overtime opportunities available (subject to business need).

Key essentials: Full UK manual driving licence.

Benefits:

• All the kit you need – Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided.
• Annual Leave – Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays.
• Pension – DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places).
• WPA – Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add on family members.
• The Market Place – high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more.
• Wage Stream – You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages.
• Reward & Recognition – You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going ‘above & beyond’.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the clearance of properties at the end of tenancies, including removal of household items and waste.
• Cleaning and preparing void properties to a high standard, ensuring they are safe and ready for trade operatives.
• Carrying out mould treatment, minor damp prevention works, and removing damaged decorations.
• Clearing and maintaining internal and external areas, including gardens, and removing waste from other trades for appropriate disposal.
• Maintaining accurate waste disposal records in line with policies and procedures.
• Treating customers’ homes with respect, working safely at all times, and reporting any concerns.
• Looking after equipment, ensuring it is clean, safe, and in good working order.
• Attending and completing all required training, toolbox talks, and e-learning modules.
• Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders.
• Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers’ homes are left clean and secure.
• Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently.
• Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes.

What you’ll need:

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Comfortable working in a physically active and practical environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial but is not essential.

What we need from you:

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing.
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity.

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.

For the purposes of our van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an online driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.

Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check.