House Clearance Operative
Location - Wallington, Surrey
Pay - 13.00 per hour
Hours - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
We seek House Clearance Operatives for the removal, sorting, and disposal of household items, furniture, and waste to prepare properties for sale, re-letting, or following a bereavement. This is a physically demanding role which requires a balance of heavy manual labour and respectful customer service.
The purpose of this job is to provide professional clearance and cleaning services for residential properties, ensuring all internal and external areas are cleared of unwanted items and left in a good condition.
Duties include:
- Property Clearance: Remove all furniture, appliances, flooring, personal effects, and general waste from living spaces, kitchens, lofts, basements, and outbuildings.
- Waste Sorting & Disposal: Categorise items for reuse, recycling, or safe disposal to minimise landfill impact. Transport items to designated waste management facilities or retail outlets so a full, manual driving licence is required.
- Loading & Transport: Safely lift and load bulky items into vehicles, ensuring efficient use of space and protecting items intended for resale from damage.
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Thoroughly clean properties to a high standard. Tasks may also include minor garden clearance, such as cutting lawns or trimming hedges.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to health and safety protocols for manual handling and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Documentation: Maintain accurate daily travel logs, work records, and inventory lists of items removed for safekeeping or sale.
Skills required include:
- Driving Licence: A full manual UK driving licence is required; experience driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes is preferred but not essential.
- Customer Service: Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with clients, particularly during sensitive situations like bereavement.
- Problem Solving: Ability to work independently or as part of a small team to complete tasks within deadlines.
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