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NEAT Operative

Employer
Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary
Salary: £18,898 per annum, pro rata
Closing date
12 Jul 2022

Job Details

Permanent, Full Time

We have a great opportunity for a NEAT operative to join our team, based in the housing services department, you will be working in a team of 24 people providing Estate services to a diverse range of customers and properties. SYHA’s Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team (NEAT) provides a wide range of service to the entire housing stock.

The ideal candidate will need to be able to communicate well with a wide range of people, work well in a busy team, work well under pressure and understand relevant health and safety regulations. Candidates must possess a full and current UK driving licence, be committed to service delivery in a flexible manner. Knowledge of communal cleaning and gardening work is desirable.

Job Description:

  • Salary Scale 2B - £18,898 to £20,012 per annum, pro rata
  • Working hours are 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday
  • Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme.
  • 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays, plus an additional 4 SYHA days
  • Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
  • Pension contributions

More about the role:

You will report to the NEAT Team Leader and will be responsible for providing a communal gardening and cleaning service to all our housing stock using a range of petrol driven machinery. Cleaning communal stairwells and voids properties. Waste management, litter picking, and fly tipping removals will also be a part of your role. You may be asked to carry out PAT testing of electrical items within communal areas and households, relevant training will be provided. Most of the tasks involve heavy lifting and can be physically demanding. You will have high standards of health and safety and ensure SYHA’s responsibilities are fulfilled. You must be able to keep basic written records and use a tablet and android phone. Candidates must have a customer focussed attitude and the ability to handle customer queries and remain calm in challenging situations. Experience of grounds maintenance to communal areas is desirable.

Who you are:

  • Have excellent team working skills
  • Have the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
  • Show a commitment to delivering and developing high standards of estate services
  • Have awareness of health and safety relating to the service
  • Ability to solve problems
  • A full and current UK driving licence

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Closing Date: Monday 4th July 2022, Midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 11th July 2022

Company

Blue Octopus partners with employers from a multitude of different sectors and industries, using our next generation technology and recruitment expertise to help attract, engage and hire the best talent for their unique career opportunities. We know that having the right people in place is crucial to every business’ current and future successes, regardless of the area they operate in.

Over the last decade, our experience has allowed us to specialise in several sectors, including social housing.

Blue Octopus has a strong history of working with social housing providers to help them hire the best talent and improve their talent management processes. This experience, coupled with knowledge developed over time, has allowed us to fully understand both the market itself and the skills required within the sector. We understand that operating at a high standard, efficiently and cost-effectively, is vital for our clients in the Social Housing sector, who provide a much-needed service for their tenants.

Company info
Telephone
01135323418
Location
Octo House, 2 Station Road
Otley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS21 3HX
United Kingdom

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