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Housing Depot Operative

United Kingdom, Portsmouth Employment contract 24796.00 - 25201.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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Come and be a Housing Depot Operative with us, and make a difference to your community! This role is full-time (Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00, Friday 08:00 - 15:30), permanent and based at the Housing Depot in Port Royal Street, Portsmouth.

Job Responsibility

  • Removal and disposal of bulky waste including fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste and supermarket trolleys
  • Cleaning communal bins, using the pedestrian sweeper to clean large communal areas and washing communal windows using specialist long-reach equipment
  • Removal of graffiti with jet washing machine and cleaning communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways
  • Reporting to other departments issues such as cleaning and gardening demands
  • Reporting bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues
  • Transporting specialist equipment for use on site
  • Working outside in all weathers and demonstrating good manual handling
  • Demonstrating a good understanding of Health & Safety practices
  • Using equipment correctly and carrying out regular care and maintenance
  • Disposal of waste collected in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites

Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence and experience driving caged tippers and large vans (up to 3.5 tonne)
  • Motivated, hard-working, and conscientious individual
  • Team-player with good self-awareness
  • Ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English
  • Ability to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face
  • Willingness to take instruction and be a good listener
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations
  • Good timekeeping and a responsible attitude
  • Honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic

Nice to have

Experience driving up to 7.5 tonne vehicles and towing large trailers

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