Contract Fixed Term Contract (March 2024 to October 2024) Hours of Work: 40 per week, Mondays to Fridays 7:30am to 3:30pm Closing date: 19th April2024 Interviews: TBC We are looking to recruit a temporary Environmental Services Operative to join our established team to provide seasonal cover. At MSV Housing were committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes and our Environmental Service Operatives are key to make this happen. Reporting to our Environmental Services Supervisor our Environmental Services Operatives undertake cleaning, landscaping and general repairs and maintenance works, including property clearances, waste removal, decoration works and environmental maintenance and inspections. What will you be doing; Youll deliver estate-based services including landscaping, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance and general environmental services. Youll prepare and interpret specifications, schedules of work and working drawings. Keep up to date with current Health & Safety legislation and conduct health and safety HHSRS inspection recording Deliver a customer focussed service whilst liaising effectively with our clients and customers. Working closely with our wider trade operatives to provide an outstanding void turn round time Ability to drive a Tow trailer or willing to work towards To fulfil the duties of the role the successful candidate will require a full valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the north-west. MSV also operates an on-call rota which all operatives are required to participate in. What we are looking for; Possession of a qualification relating to landscaping and the environment is desirable, or relevant experience in landscaping and environmental services. Experience in the delivery of landscaping, environmental duties and maintenance Working knowledge of the delivery of window cleaning services, H& S inspections, general cleaning. Ability to prepare and interpret specifications, schedules of work and working drawings Knowledge of delivering estate-based services including landscaping, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance, and general environmental services To be conversant with current Health & Safety legislation, health, and safety HHSRS inspection recording Ability to tow a trailer is desirable This is a hands-on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key. Youll be based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach. We offer a range of great benefits including: Company vehicle 33 days holiday per year and bank holidays, increasing to 33 days holidays plus bank holidays in April 2024 and a holiday buy scheme Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives Life assurance Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause. MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. https://www.msvhousing.co.uk/careers/job-vacancies/ If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Allan Billington, Enviromental Services Supervisor on 0161 232 4516 Interview dates are to be confirmed, interviews will be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early. Were passionate about inclusion and wed love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.