Estate Cleaner

We're looking for an Estate Cleaner to join our team on a permanent basis. As Incommunities Estate Cleaner, you will carry out cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, internally in customers blocks. External tasks such as litter picking, rubbish/fly tip removal, tidying bin stores. Tasks involve use of handheld and power machinery and chemicals.

**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.

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

**Responsibilities**
- Clean and maintain the cleanliness of all areas identified by management, internal and external, including communal 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 communal 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.

**Requirements**:

- 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

**Benefits**
- Salary of £24,613 per year
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - current employer contribution is 15.9%
- 28 days starting holiday allowance which increases the longer you work with us
- A supportive culture that values employees work life balance.
- Training, development, and funded qualification opportunities.
- Corporate health scheme membership.
- Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes help with medical, financial, and legal information, plus counselling and relationship support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Local gym membership discounts.
- A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support
- We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed’ to being Menopause Friendly. The _Menopause Friendly Accreditation _recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously._