Estates Services Relief Team Operative
Vacancy Reference peabodygroup/TP/1231/398
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent Full Time
Contract Details:
Monday - Friday pm
Salary:
£27,248
Working Hours:
35
Location:
Reading
Closing Date:
01/10/2025
Vacancy Category:
Estate Maintenance
Service Area:
Operations North Counties
Directorate:
Operations
Our Vacancy
As a Mobile Caretaker, you'll be the go-to person for keeping Peabody estates clean, safe, and welcoming. You'll travel across multiple sites, making sure communal areas are spotless, hazards are reported, and residents feel proud of where they live. With a company van provided, you'll be out and about, making a visible difference every day.
What you'll do
* Provide cover for caretaking and gardening colleagues across our estate portfolio
* Keep communal areas clean, tidy, and graffiti-free
* Report repairs, vandalism, and safety hazards
* Attend estate walkabouts to help tackle anti-social behaviour
* Maintain refuse systems and carry out scheduled cleaning tasks
* Perform safety checks, including emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
* Work closely with the Estate Services Area Manager to keep everything running smoothly
What you'll need
* A valid UK driving licence
* Great customer service and communication skills
* Basic literacy and numeracy
* Understanding of health and safety regulations
* Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
* Physically fit and ready for hands-on work
* A flexible, proactive attitude and a team-player mindset
* Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
* 30 days' annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
* 2 paid volunteering days each year
* Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more
* Life assurance at 4x your salary
* Up to 10% pension contribution
* Family-friendly policies
* Access to professional development and training
Please read before applying:
This is a mobile role, so flexibility is key. This role is based in Reading, but you will be required to cover all areas of the North Counties. You'll be travelling between sites in a company van, and you'll need a full UK driving licence. A Basic DBS check is required.
Interviews will be ongoing until no later than Friday 10th October.
If this sounds like we're right for you and you'd love to be part of Peabody, we'd like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.