Handy Estates Area Assistant

Job Description

Post Title: Handy Estates Area AssistantLocation: Unit 4 MiddlefieldsSalary Band 2 - £21,189 - £21,575Closing Date: Noon on Wednesday 14th December 2022A bit about usSouth Tyneside Homes is a business that people want to work for and with, so having a culture where people can thrive and enjoy work is important to both our vision and how we approach each day.Our agile and flexible working environment means that we can support you to get the right work/life balance so you can get on with your job and deliver great results for our customers.At South Tyneside Homes we manage, maintain and improve 17,000 council homes and estates on behalf of South Tyneside Council. Staff are central to what we do and the services we provide. One of our companys strategic objectives is to be an "employer of choice,efficient and well-governed" and we aim to have a motivated, well-trained and diverse workforce to help us meet the needs of the business both now and in the future.If you are passionate and feel you can make a positive and lasting impact in South Tyneside, then please read onWere currently looking for a Handy Estates Assistant to join our fantastic Handy Estates team on permanent basis to help us deliver essential cleansing services across South Tyneside.Whats in it for youWe offer a starting salary of £20,81 per annum for a 37-hour week, 24 days of annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years service) plus Bank HolidaysBut thats not all. We also offer- A Local Government Pension Scheme, where you contribute 5.8% and we will also contribute 12.6%- Fantastic opportunities to support your health and wellbeing, including a range of activities through the year, dedicated health advocates, mental health first aiders, Occupational Health Service and a free onsite staff Gym- Opportunities for you to have your say on how we develop services, including via Staff Forum and engagement sessions with our Executive Leadership Team- Access to affordable leasing options for cars and electronics- Reduced cost public transport tickets for travel across Tyne and Wear- Modern Offices, all the equipment youll need to do your job and a great bunch of colleaguesAnd, if that wasnt enough- Our comprehensive induction will ensure we get you on board quickly, you fully understand how the organisation works, you are introduced to your key contacts and have all the support you need to ensure you are successful in your new role.A bit about what you will get up toWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Housing and Area Management service as a Handy Estates Assistant. This role is critical to ensure that South Tyneside is cleaner, greener and safer.You will be part of our team; we are responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-quality street cleansing service across South Tyneside. You will work as part of an area management team to ensure that we deliver seamless services in a timely manner.We are looking for individuals who have excellent customer care skills and a sound knowledge of health and safety. It would also be advantageous if you had a background in working within Construction, Grounds Maintenance or Environmental services.If you think this all sounds good, then here is what we need from youIf you are interested by what you have read and meet our criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application via our recruitment portal providing a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria outlinedin the attached Person Specification. Please ensure that you anonymise your CV supporting statement.Closing date: noon on Wednesday 14th December 2022. BT Typetalkers welcome.Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any specific requirements during the application process.South Tyneside Homes are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conductbusiness and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.