Environmental Services Operative

Environmental Services Operative37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, based in PrestonSalary £25,948.89 per annum (£13.45 per hour)(Real Living Wage)What will you be doing in this role?You'll be joining our fantastic, friendly cleansing team, helping to make sure our community areas are well kept, free from fly tipping and graffiti. Your role will include following a cleaning schedule to ensure both internal and external areas are kept clean and free from debris and litter.What we are looking for in you:Ideally, we're looking for people with experience in a similar role, with good on-the-job health and safety knowledge. Using initiative and being able to manage your own workload are key as the role includes lone working as well as occasionally working as part of a great team. Please make sure you tell us about your skills and experience in your application - it's not always obvious from a CV.The main things:You'll have a full driving licence for manual vehiclesYou'll have experience of building cleaning - please give us details on your applicationYou'll have the physical fitness to clean and remove bulky waste from blocks of flats and other communal areas with assistance.It would be nice if you also had:Knowledge of COSHH regulations - please give us details on your applicationHealth and safety knowledge relevant to the jobStandard working hours are 8am - 4pm but some flexibility would be an advantageWhy work at Community Gateway?This is a Real Living Wage role. The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 13,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs.We are a values-based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and wellbeing. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits – have a look at the attached leaflet for more information. Our holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus bank holidays (including your birthday off and Christmas closure!).We also offer a company-paid health cash plan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), enhanced sick pay and parental leave, reward and recognition scheme, wellbeing support, training and development and much more.Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!A bit more about us:Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.Dates for your diary:The closing date for this role is Sunday 2nd August 2026 at midnight with interviews being held Wednesday 12th August 2026.We know interviews aren't everyone's cup of tea (or coffee) so these will be as informal as possible and focus on your knowledge relevant to the job.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.TPBN1_UKTJ