Clearance & Clean Operative (Lincolnshire)

Platform Property Care have two opportunities for Clearance and Cleaning Operatives to join our busy Voids team based in and covering Lincolnshire. What could you be doing? You'll play an important part of a busy team returning empty properties (Voids) to our required lettable standard ready for our customers. You'll work alongside our multi-skill trades operatives and support them by

• conducting a pre-clean of the empty property and removing any hazards, (reporting and escalating as required) and any rubbish or graffiti
• removing and taking any previous customer's unwanted items including furniture or appliances to local recycling sites where possible
• completing any gardening maintenance works including lawn mowing, strimming, tree and hedge pruning, and removal of any rubbish or garden sheds or similar non- permanent structures
• Completing gardening tasks as needed to get the garden ready for the customer to move into
• helping the multi-skill trades with any manual handling and some basic trades tasks as needed during the refurbishment
• and post works conducting the last clean ready for the customer to move into
Every day will be different! This is a varied and busy role where you will be working to time bound pressures to deliver properties quickly. But in return you will have the support of a great team who will appreciate the key role you play.

A team player who likes being hands on, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering work right first time. You will have a passion for detail and the ability to work on your own initiative. Some things we need from you:
• Some understanding of construction site safety rules
• Basic Health & Safety knowledge in a repair's environment with awareness of Risk Assessments
• Knowledge of Environmental cleaning and working with chemicals
• Basic garden maintenance knowledge would be desirable, but training of equipment is provided if required
• Team skills but can work independently at times too
• Full current valid driving Licence essential as this is a mobile role
• If you have a trailer licence (B&E) please highlight this on your application as this would be advantageous
• Plus, as you will be working in customers' homes a DBS check is needed, This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this.
  
  Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.
This role is for a team covering our empty properties across Lincolnshire so you will need to live in this county., Join us and find your purpose at Platform! Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives. You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers. We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all. Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy., We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships. Own It We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do. One Team We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen. Be Brave We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.