Void Cleaning/Garden Maintenance Operative

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Void Cleaner/Garden Maintenance Operative

Location: Various Across the Northeast (Bernicia Operations)

Contract: Permanent post

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £25,234.00 per annum inclusive of Aprils pay increase

Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2026

About the role:

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Operative to join our team and help us create clean, welcoming homes for our tenants.

Your tasks will include (list not exhaustive):

* Perform routine cleaning/small clearing and garden maintenance of void properties and occasionally communal areas.

* Clean and prepare void properties to ensure they are ready for new tenants.

* Dust, mop, sweep, and vacuum surfaces to maintain a tidy and welcoming environment in.

* Work to Bernicia's void standard at all times.

* Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and railings.

* Monitor cleaning supplies and report any shortages or maintenance needs.

* Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a clean and hazard-free environment.

* Garden Maintenance where needed

About you:

We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive individual who thrives on delivering exceptional results. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, as is a team-oriented attitude and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Ideally, you’ll bring relevant experience within a similar role, paired with a genuine passion for supporting communities through the work that you do. If you’re someone who motivates others and takes pride in doing a job well, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll need:

* A keen eye for detail and the ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.

* Basic knowledge of cleaning products, equipment, and safety protocols.

* Physical stamina to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

* Working knowledge of Garden Maintenance Equipment (Strimmer/Lawnmower)

* Strong time-management skills to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.

* A reliable and professional approach to work, with a commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided.

* A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

* Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends, if required.

Role Benefits:

* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full time employees; pro-rata to part time employees

* Health cash plan membership so you can save money by claiming cash back – over £1000 each year - towards essential healthcare such as dental, optical, physio and loads more. We’ll also cover the costs of including any dependent children in the scheme – up to the age of 21 or 24 if in full time education – that you may have.

* Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more.

* Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary.

About us:

* We’re all about helping people in need of housing. We believe a good home makes lots of other things possible, so we provide great homes and services that do just that.

* We’ve built Bernicia to be a business that people want to be a part of. We’re one of the North East’s largest and most successful housing providers; building, renting, selling and managing homes as well as providing services to over 60,000 customers.

* Everything about Bernicia is people focused, that’s why we’ve held the Investors in People Gold Award since 2010.

* We operate within a set of simple, but effective values, which blend perfectly to create our unique ‘Bernicia Way’ culture. This ensures we are customer focused, through working together, respecting each other, being accountable for our actions and demonstrating integrity and leadership.

This post may be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to drive for business and forms a requirement of the role.

You will also require use of a vehicle for work purposes.

You will be required to hold a current and valid driving licence.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications.

________________________________________________________________ The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia