Estates Operative (6 month FTC)

Enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in a job well done? Join us as an Estates Operative (6 month FTC), delivering a proactive cleaning service, carrying out safety checks and helping make our neighbourhoods places people are proud to call home.

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 King’s 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 customers' 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.

Please note, this role is on a 6 month FTC.

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Providing a quality cleaning service across the communal areas on our estates, in line with the agreed Estates Service Delivery standards set out in our Communal Area Standards and Communal Area Leaflet
• Carrying out pre- and post-work inspections of all communal areas, and documenting all activity using our system-based documents and reports
• Keeping communal areas and walkways clear of hazards such as fly-tipping, pushchairs, door mats, waste bags, bicycles and flower pots, and cutting back plants and brambles that could cause a hazard
• Being proactive in spotting and reporting any possible abandoned properties
• Reporting any other repairs needed, whether in communal areas or in tenants’ or leaseholders’ homes
• Liaising with the Estates Team Leader if any changes are needed to the pre-scheduled rota of works

We are looking for someone who has...

• At least 3 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• An understanding of the needs of social housing customers and a commitment to providing a professional service
• The ability to deal effectively and without prejudice with a range of customers, and to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels
• The ability to work on your own or as part of a team, and to follow procedures
• The ability to stay calm and make clear decisions in emergency or stressful situations
• A full UK driving licence

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:

• An Annual Salary of: £26,901.72 (6 month FTC) plus shared company vehicle
• 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
• Pension Scheme: A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.