General Labourer
Property Services | Squared Housing Association | Company Vehicle Provided
Hours: 30 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days a week)
Salary: £16,926 to £19,827 per annum
Location: Luton and Surrounding Areas
Reporting to: Gardening Team Leader
Our Benefits:
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Up to 28 days annual leave (inc bank holiday allowance) which increases up to extra 5 days, each year of service
- 6 months probation period
- Options to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
- Free health cashplan cover (once passed probation)
- Canada Life WeCare EAP
- Pension (Squared contribute 1.33% of employee contribution to a max of 8%)
- Life Assurance
- Personal Accident cover
- Benefits portal offering shopping discounts
- Flexible working approach
About Squared
Squared is a not-for-profit housing association providing affordable homes across Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We’re proud of our strong local roots, our friendly and inclusive workplace, and our commitment to placing the customer at the heart of everything we do.
We believe housing is more than just a home - it’s about support, opportunity, and helping people move forward in a way that suits them. We’re ambitious, growing, and always looking for people who share our values and enjoy making a real difference.
About the Team
Our Property Services team looks after around 700 properties, including homes, hostels, and office premises. We work closely with in-house colleagues and trusted local contractors, collaborating across departments to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
General Labouring Duties
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Assist multi-skilled tradespeople with repairs, maintenance, and improvement works.
- Support the delivery and collection of materials, tools, and equipment.
- Carry out basic maintenance tasks under supervision.
- Prepare work areas and ensure sites are safe, clean, and organised.
- Load and unload vehicles, materials, and equipment.
Estate and Grounds Maintenance Support
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Assist gardeners with grass cutting, hedge trimming, litter picking, and general grounds maintenance.
- Help maintain communal outdoor areas to a high standard.
- Support seasonal works such as leaf clearance and gritting during winter months.
Clearance Support
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Assist clearance in empty homes within flats, hostels, HMOs, and other Housing Association properties.
- Ensure equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
Health and Safety
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Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report hazards, accidents, defects, and unsafe working practices immediately.
Customer Service
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Represent the Housing Association professionally when interacting with tenants, residents, contractors, and members of the public.
- Demonstrate a positive, respectful, and helpful attitude at all times.
Learning and Development
This role provides an excellent opportunity to:
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Learn practical skills from experienced multi-trades operatives.
- Gain exposure to carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general property maintenance.
- Develop knowledge of housing repairs and property services.
- Work towards vocational qualifications and apprenticeships where available.
- Build a long-term career within housing maintenance and property services.
Person Specification
Essential
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Previous labouring, maintenance, or grounds maintenance experience.
- Willingness to learn new skills and trades.
- Good work ethic and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to carry out physical work safely.
- Understanding of the importance of health and safety.
- Interest in developing a career within property maintenance
Desirable not essential
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Full UK Driving License.
- Interest in developing a career within property maintenance
This position is ideal for someone looking to start a career in property maintenance and gain hands-on experience across a range of trades within a Housing Association environment.
Squared is a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We strive to find ways to continuously develop and grow with our tenants and residents needs at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support the local community and embrace its diversity. Our aim is to empower individuals to make choices about their lives on their journey to lead fulfilled, independent lives, through an innovative approach to tackling local housing needs and homelessness. We don’t just give people a key, we offer on-going support to unlock their potential. We don’t just give advice; we offer genuine warmth and non-judgmental care. We don’t just provide business services; we offer expert consultancy and management. We provide homes for independent living and homes with support in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. To complement this work, we also run a lettings service for private landlords; a social enterprise inspired cleaning and gardening service; and an employee excellence focused HR consultancy - People Excellence. Every day, the people on our team make a difference to our customers. Whether they’re working with them directly or supporting behind the scenes they’re helping them regain their independence and live more fulfilled lives. As we expand our services, we’re also helping other businesses to thrive. This continued positive impact on our customers is extremely important to us and our success, and we can only achieve it by finding the right people to work with us. We look for people who share our ambitious, forward-thinking outlook and supportive, hardworking approach. If you join us, we’ll invest in you and continue to nurture your potential to help you achieve great things for you, us and – most importantly – our customers. We strongly believe in providing a working environment which recognises individuals’ differing needs, therefore encouraging a work/life blend is key to us.
