Estates Labourer

We're settle, a resident-focused housing association. Working in communities across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and South Cambridgeshire, we provide more than 23,000 residents in over 10,000 households with a place to call home. There is something special about working here. It's in the values that shape us and the people that make us - us! And it's in caring not only about the work we do, but also how we do it. We put residents first. We know that everyone is different, so we ensure that we provide a service that is as individual as each resident.

Here at settle we are looking for an Estates labourer to join the team to ensure that our estates are kept cleanly and safe ensuring our customers and colleagues have a healthy environment to live in. Working both in a team and independently you will deliver a proactive and responsive service to our customers and their homes.

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities...

• Assist in Cleaning, Grounds-maintenance and bulk waste removal service to our customers
• Assist in clearance of land, houses and gardens where required
• Removal of bulk waste will include assisting finding the culprit so that re-charging can be considered
• Work with our customers to ensure estate matters are reported
• Ensure our estates are kept in a presentable and safe manner
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a brilliant service is offered
• Assist in up-cycling and giving-back days

We are looking for someone who has...

• Experience of labouring in estates
• Experience in grounds maintenance tool use
• Experience of cleaning
• Experience in Health & Safety at work
• Capacity to work as part of a team
• Be able to identify risks and hazards and carry out emergency planning
• Be a good communicator

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £22,443.46 per annum
• Hybrid working role-dependant
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Annual Leave - 27 days per year increasing by length of service (up to 32 days)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Local discounts
• Mental health support and counselling sessions

"At settle we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay."

Our Commitment 

Our culture at settle is inclusive and celebrates the differences in everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of today's society. We would like to encourage applicants from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; disabled people, people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from global majority communities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required so you can fully participate in the recruitment process.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.