Estate Cleaner

We are recruiting an Estate Cleaner to join our team on a permanent basis. Within this role, you will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, litter picking, rubbish/fly tip removal, using handheld and power machinery.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024 we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the cleanliness of all areas identified by management, internal and external, including common spaces within our properties, landscaped areas such as gardens and play areas, stairwells, fire escapes, landings, toilets, kitchens, lifts, community rooms etc. • Use hand and power operated cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, mops and brushes. • Carry out appropriate caretaking duties such as unblocking rubbish chutes, checking fire safety equipment is up to date, rotation of bins and reporting of faults. • Working outside clearing rubbish and fly tipping. • Ensure Health and Safety standards are upheld by inspecting all areas and reporting any repairs or issues identified. • Carry out risk assessments prior to commencement of tasks and report on any hazards identified. • Other duties when required may include delivering mail shots to properties and painting common areas. • You will be required to work weekends and evenings on a rota basis for bin work and emergencies. • You will be required to work in any area or district where Incommunities customers live. • Experience in a physical manual role such as cleaning, caretaking or refuse collection. • Previously used a range of hand tools and/or power operated equipment. • Basic IT skills and have previously used Microsoft Word and Outlook. • A flexible and positive approach to work. • Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation. • Physical strength and fitness is essential as a great deal of physical effort is required. Some of the duties include lifting and moving heavy and bulky items • Self motivation and the ability to be a team player but also work alone. • Hold a full manual UK driving license as you will be required to drive the van • Right to Work in the UK - Visa sponsorship is not available