Clear and Clean Operative
37 hours per week, based in Preston
£24,309.00 per annum (£12.60 per hour - Real Living Wage)
2 posts available
What will you be doing in this role?
You'll be a part of our Asset Management team, a range of skilled trades people who can carry out planned and responsive maintenance to our housing stock.
You will be responsible for clearing properties in preparation for re-letting, including the removal and safe disposal of furniture, white goods, flooring, personal effects, and general waste. You will also carry out damp and mould treatment in both vacant and occupied properties, including surface cleaning and the application of anti-mould coatings.
What we are looking for in you
We are looking for team players who share our values and who will put our tenants at the heart of all they do. You'll need a full manual driving licence as you'll be working all over Preston in our communities. We are looking for people who have great knowledge of health and safety standards and safe working practices from working in a similar role.
The main things:
* You'll have previous experience in a similar role, including working to risk assessments / method statements
* You'll have the ability to undertake manual handling to remove furniture and appliances from vacant properties.
* You'll have good IT skills in order to pick up jobs from the scheduling system.
* You'll have a full manual driving licence.
* You'll take pride in your work, with good attention to detail, to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Why work at Community Gateway?
Our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cashplan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), reward and recognition scheme and much more.
Real Living Wage
This is a Real Living Wage role. The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 13,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs. Find out more at www.livingwage.org.uk.
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 26th October 2025 atmidnight with interviews held week commencing 3rd November 2025.
We anticipate a high volume of applications for these roles. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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