Facilities & Estates Operative - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are looking for a Facilities & Estates Operative to help maintain and improve the outdoor environments across our estates in Calderdale. This role focuses on ensuring communal outdoor spaces are clean, safe, and well presented for residents. As a Facilities & Estates Operative remote, you will carry out a variety of estate-based duties including environmental cleaning, waste removal, and graffiti removal in communal areas and pathways.

What You'll Do

• Work within different teams on all aspects of cleaning and waste management.
• Carry out routine cleaning of all external communal areas, ensuring these areas are left clean, safe, and attractive for our customers.
• Use a combination of hand tools, power tools, and chemical agents when required.
• Assist in the removal of graffiti and fly-tipped waste on the organization's land.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs to communal properties, gardens, and the wider estate, including planned deep cleaning.
• Ensure that access footpaths are kept free from hazards and/or obstructions.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures at all times, ensuring the safe use of equipment and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Leave all work areas clean and safe upon completion of tasks.

Requirements

• A full manual UK driving license.
• Practical experience of working in a Cleaning & Caretaking service.
• Practical knowledge of and ability to operate cleaning and waste equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and specific site safety.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in facilities management.
• Certifications related to health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £24,243.
• Based from our depot in Halifax, covering the Calderdale area.
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family-friendly policies.
• 37 hours per week, with working hours from 8am - 4pm Monday-Thursday, and 7:30am - 3:30pm on Fridays.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Access to our award-winning benefits.