NEAT Team Leader

Permanent, Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a team leader to work within our Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team (NEAT). We are a forward thinking, values driven housing association, and this role is based in our NEAT depot office in Sheffield Ecclesfield.

We are looking for a confident team leader to oversee a multi-skilled team that deliver service charge gardening maintenance and communal cleaning. The type of candidate we are looking for would need to have an understanding of all gardening duties including, grass cutting, hedge cutting, strimming weed spraying and all other types of ground maintenance. They will also need to complete inspections on the void property gardens.

For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.

Job Description

• Salary £34,391 to £37,670 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme.
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you.
• Pension contribution
• Westfield Health (employer paid)
• Generous holiday entitlement- 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays, plus an additional 4 SYHA days
• Company vehicle/ full driving license is essential.

More about the role:

You will report to the NEAT maintenance manager and will be responsible for providing a communal gardening service to all our housing stock.

• Effective delivery of our estate-based services designed to ensure SYHA communal land and areas remains clean safe and attractive for customers.
• Be responsible for health and safety in the workplace as defined by the Association’s Health and Safety policy.
• Day to day supervision of the NEAT team
• Effective delivery of our estate-based services designed to ensure SYHA communal land and areas remains clean safe and attractive for customers.
• Oversee works to service charge properties and inspections which are allocated to NEAT to carry out works.
• The post holder will provide cover for the other NEAT team leader.

Who you are:

• Have a good understanding of standard IT packages to be used daily.
• Great organisational and recording skills.
• Budget Management skills.
• Good problem solver and decision maker.
• Knowledge of an existing trade may be advantageous but not essential for the role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passionate about customers and service delivery.
• A can-do attitude.
• Ability to motivate the team and develop team working.

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Closing Date: 5th September 2024

Interview Date: 11th & 12th September 2024