Voids Cleaner

Salary: £26,000 per year

Trident Group has over 50 years of delivering homes, services and innovation for up to 8,000 people in over 3,400 homes in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. It employs more than 750 staff, works with over 150 volunteers and provides training places and apprenticeships for many more. The Group has an annual turnover of more than £26,000 m and owns assets close to £170m.
The Group includes Trident Housing, which provides landlord services for the Group in respect of housing management and maintenance; Trident Reach, a registered care and support charity providing services (homeless, mental health, young people, older people, BME groups and domestic violence) to people in the Midlands.
About the role
To be part of a team providing an efficient and effective cleaning service ensuring that the void properties you are responsible for are maintained in a clean and tidy condition for the benefit of customers in the area.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Undertaking all aspects of clearing and cleaning duties in void properties (incl. loft spaces, gardens and outbuildings) as required in accordance with the health and safety guidelines and Trident’s voids specification.
* Appropriate operation and use of powered cleaning and polishing equipment, where necessary.
* Carrying out basic repair tasks incl. door locks replacement, WC seats fitting, instalment of eco-friendly devices etc.
* Liaising with maintenance operatives to collect and dispose of trade and domestic rubbish in appropriate manner.
* Carrying out visual risk assessments of void properties to ensure that any risks or hazards are promptly reported to line manager.
* Carrying out, recording and reporting readings of the electrical and gas meters.
* Handling and storing of cleaning materials and equipment in a responsible manner as required under COSHH regulations, and to report any equipment faults to the line manager.
* Supporting Estate Caretakers in clearing communal bin chutes, removing bulk refuse and as when required.
* Identify and report details about crime, vandalism, littering, tenancy / lease breaches and antisocial behaviour to the relevant team for action.
* Responding to fire alarms and assisting emergency services as required.
* Drive and be jointly responsible for any allocated vehicle.
* Carrying out visual safety checks of company vehicle in use
About you
* Experience of working in an estate services, void properties or similar role.
* Experience of working with customers
* Understanding of health and safety, COSHH and manual handling regulations and procedures.
* Ability to use own initiative within boundaries of the post.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and with customers.
* Ability to work as part of a team to achieve targets / meet deadlines.
* Ability to accept instruction and seek clarification where necessary.
* Basic ability to use IT systems.
* Full UK driving license.
Applying
All applications must be accompanied with a current CV which will be used to assess your suitability for the role. Please ensure all the skills, experience and qualifications requested are clearly demonstrated in your CV as explained in the body of the advert.
All applicants must provide their right to work documentation at interview stage, such as a valid passport which will be verified to check your eligibility to work and live with in the UK
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from Disclosure and barring service (DBS). Please be aware you will need to complete an enhanced adults DBS check before taking up the role.