At a Glance
- Tasks: Help maintain and improve local estates while engaging with the community.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leader in community regeneration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in security or caretaking is essential; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 28533 - 29899 £ per year.
North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is leading an exciting and ambitious regeneration programme for its town centres and surrounding areas as part of its plans for inclusive economic growth. Working with a variety of partners, the Enterprise and Communities service has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We are committed to creating prosperity and making North Lanarkshire a great place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.
Based within the Wishaw Housing Locality, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a proactive approach to work who are committed to providing a front line service to our tenants and enjoy working as part of a team to meet this varied and fulfilling role. You will be responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the estate, which includes security, cleaning communal areas and keeping the area litter free. You will also work as part of a team to respond to community clean-ups and recycling initiatives.
Experience of working in a security, caretaking or cleansing environment and experience of dealing with the public is essential. You should be a team worker with a proactive approach to work and be able to work outdoors all year round with sufficient mobility to carry out manual handling and heavy lifting duties. A relevant housing, health and safety or social work qualification, and knowledge of CCTV systems, cleaning machines and cleaning agents are desirable but full training will be provided. A driving licence is desirable to assist with estate management duties. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal conviction check through Disclosure Scotland.
Work pattern: Monday to Thursday - 08:00 - 16:15 & Friday - 08:00 – 14:30.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are happy to talk flexible working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.
Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded.
Estate Officer (Locality Management) (2 Posts) - REQ06522 - 484002 in Wishaw employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
