Job Introduction
‘Ey up! We’re on the lookout for our next Environmental Services Operative superstar!
The role be based from our Skipton depot and will cover the North Yorkshire area.
Do you take pride in the quality of your work? Are you keen to join a forward-thinking and ever-growing housing association? If so, read on!
What we’re all about
You might think of Yorkshire Housing as ‘just’ a housing provider. We own and manage nearly 20,000 homes (and counting) across Yorkshire and our mission is to make it possible for current and future customers to have a place they’re proud to call home. We’re all about the customer, and our service doesn’t stop once the keys are in the door.
So, what will I be doing?
You’ll carry out our grounds maintenance function ensuring that all seasonal cuts, flower bed maintenance, control of weeds and renovation to grassed areas and all other associated grounds maintenance are to tip-top standards.
You’ll have responsibility for the daily use and maintenance of all grounds maintenance equipment (strimmers, mowers and tractors) and keep accurate records of this.
Occasionally you’ll be carrying out minor works to include fencing, UPVC maintenance as prepared by both property and environmental services and other sections within the company.
As part of this role, you’ll actively participate in the company’s emergency out of hours emergency service, being part of a rota and attending community-based emergency situations along with minor repairs (e.g. flooding, boarding up, etc.).
Already feel this is the role for you? There’s much more useful information you can read in the job description!
Here’s what we need from you…
- You’ll have previous experience and skills in this area from a similar role and have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including the use of safe machinery and PPE
- A valid UK driving licence is an essential requirement
- Fantastic communication skills – goes without saying!
- You’ll be really capable of using your own initiative and working unsupervised
- We need you to be passionate about offering a quality service!
- A display of many of the relevant behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housing’s Values
It would be a real bonus if you had the following:
- Recognised apprenticeship in horticultural, landscape maintenance, community-based services
- Experience undertaking duties relevant to the post
- Experience of trailer and plant towing
What’s in it for you
In return, we offer a salary of £25,645 per annum for a 37-hour week, 25 days annual leave (raising annually to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays.
So, what sets us apart from the competition? For starters, we pay more than the market average and provide you with your own vehicle for business purposes. We pay for all training that isn’t common practice in this field, thus saving you a lot of money! All kit and PPE are provided from day one.
But that’s not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At Yorkshire Housing, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we’ll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few.
Our people’s health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional.
So, now you’re really interested?
At Yorkshire Housing, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.
If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruitment team via email to recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk.
The fine print
The closing date for applications will be 15 September, but we might close it early if we get lots of fab candidates, so don’t wait!
If you’re applying for this role internally, you must inform your current Line Manager.
