Job Description
Join Our Frontline Team and Help Keep Communities Clean and Safe.
We're looking for an Empties Clearance Operative to join our DLO team at Freebridge Community Housing.
As an Empties Clearance Operative, you'll play a vital role in preparing void properties and gardens for new tenants. You'll work closely with other operatives and inspectors to ensure properties are cleared safely, efficiently, and in line with health and safety standards. This is a field-based role where no two days are the same, and your work will directly contribute to the quality of life for our residents.
About Freebridge Community Housing:
Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk's housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We've had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.
What you'll be doing:
- Clearing void properties and gardens in a timely and safe manner
- Working with the voids team to maintain clean and tidy environments
- Reporting repairs and housing management issues to the appropriate team members
- Identifying and reporting abandoned vehicles
- Removing graffiti, bulky waste, and cleaning out buildings
- Sorting and recycling items to reduce waste and maximise value
- Performing general garden and tree clearance when required
- Maintaining and testing equipment as needed
- Complying with all Health & Safety and risk assessment procedures.
What we're looking for:
Experience & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
- Understanding of hazards such as infectious diseases, electrical risks, and sharp object disposal
- Experience in cleaning duties and basic building maintenance
Skills & Attributes:
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Good judgement in hazardous or stressful situations
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs
- Willingness to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.
What's in it for you?
At Freebridge, we're appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:
- Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
- Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
- Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
- Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
- Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
- Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
- Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We're happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.
