Chime Housing
Salary: £26,650 - £30,000 - 37 hours per week
Would you like to be part of our Estates Service Team? At Chime Housing we take pride in the care of our estates to create safe, friendly environments for our residents to live in - you could make a difference to people's lives.
You would be responsible for looking after your estates, working outside most of the time to ensure that the external areas of various flat blocks are kept to a good standard to include organisation removal, reporting of bulk waste, repairs, cleanliness of land we own that would include open spaces, bin stores, drying and parking areas.
The role will be working on your own initiative after full training has been given, and also a team for projects that need it.
You will have support from your line manager during your daily tasks and be expected to assist other teams within the organisation for instance, working with communities on open days.
As part of our Estates team, you will use your skills to help us deliver high-quality estates services to our communities. The right candidate will need the ability to use their initiative to carry out daily tasks in a safe and efficient manner, taking personal responsibility for delivering an excellent service to our customers. You'll work effectively and proactively with colleagues to maintain high standards.
Key Accountabilities:
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Ensure a high standard of customer service
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Take personal responsibility for the areas you look after
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Be able to communicate with our residents whilst carrying out your duties
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Report any concerns that may be raised with you to the relevant team members
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Work with colleagues from the Estates and other teams when the need arises
You will be customer focused, with the ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of people. You will understand the importance of health and safety matters on our estates.
Essential:
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Have had some experience of working in an estates or caretaking role
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Be able to work alone and as part of a team
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Hold a full current driving licence
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You will need to maintain a satisfactory basic DBS check
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Be able to drive work vehicles of various makes and sizes
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office including emails
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To be able to confidently use a mobile phone and various applications
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Ability to problem solve whist on your estates
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To be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
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At least one year's experience in an estates or caretaking role
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Qualifications to GCSE level
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Knowledge of the housing sector
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Competent van driver
View full Job Description HERE
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Responsible to: Senior Estates Officer
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Department: Estates Team
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28 days' annual leave (pro rata)
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Employer pension contribution of up to 11%
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Development opportunities
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Comprehensive employee rewards scheme
We embrace agile working - blending time in our communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach, we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.
If this sounds like your next role, click 'apply now', tell us why you've got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.
Closing date: 11th August 2026
Interviews: to be confirmed
(Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)
