About the role
This is a full time permanent role working in the housing maintenance team. As a Cleaner you will work as part of the voids repairs team, to carry out empty house cleaning prior to the new tenant moving in and occasionally prior to the repairs being carried out. There may also be a need to remove previous tenant's belongings and some trade waste following completion of the repairs.
What will you be doing?
- Cleaning empty properties ready to be let
- Cleaning properties prior to repairs being undertaken
- Removing belongings left behind when the property becomes empty. Including garden waste, carpets and laminate flooring.
- Removing trade waste once the repairs have been completed
- Completing the cleaning in a timely manner
- Using mobile IT to update the computer records - training will be provided.
About you
We are looking for someone who:-
- has a proven work experience as a cleaner
- is physically fit to carry out cleaning duties including bending, pushing, lifting and handling equipment.
- has a knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and materials
- possess good communication skills including understanding/accepting instructions
- has a full driving licence
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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