Job Description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new in-house Voids team, working on Hightown`s growing number of properties.The role is a fixed term contract with the high probability of becoming permanent.

The primary function of the role will be to ensure to work alongside multi-trade operatives to ensure that all voids are cleared of items and cleaned to a lettable standard as quickly as possible.

You will also be responsible for carrying out minor works in void properties and caretaking across Hightowns estates as required.

You will also be responsible for the upkeep of van stock and storage, ensuring purchases are coded correctly for regular review.

The role is predominantly cleaning empty properties, which includes toilets and bodily fluids

To apply for this role you will need to have the following:

• Knowledge or qualifications in a relevant sector, for example in building construction or experience of working within public sector housing, advantageous but not essentual
• Ability to lift heavy objects and cope with the demands of a physically demanding role
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding
• A good general knowledge of IT, particularly Microsoft office packages
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• A Full UK driver`s license and access to your own transport.

The Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service
• \xc2\xa323,691 pa for a 40 hour a week contract and bonuses available on top of your basic salary
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Free on-site gym

About Us

At Hightown, we`re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click the link below and complete an online application form.

Please click below for a copy of the job description.

Closing date: Monday 28th August 2023

Interviews: Tuesday 5th September 2023

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Hightown Housing Association