Property Clearance Operative

• We offer a competitive salary of £26,250 per annum (£13.64 per hour).
• 37 hour per week.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays – a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum, equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Salary Finance – access both short and long term loans, plus a savings facility.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family‑friendly policies.
• Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and more.
• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for Life’ scheme.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
• 2 paid half days volunteering per year.

We are looking for a Property Clearance Operative on a permanent basis to join our Onward Repairs team. This role will cover the Greater Manchester area supporting our team of maintenance trades.

The purpose of this role is clearance and cleaning of void properties, including maintenance of gardens and/or communal spaces associated with void properties. Responsibilities include loading items onto vehicles and driving to various locations to unload, as well as miscellaneous work relating to properties, communal areas, and open spaces.

Successful candidates will work in local teams and are not required to report to a depot each day, but must attend team meetings and replenishment of supplies when required.

It is essential that candidates have a valid full UK driving licence.

• Carry out clearance and cleaning work of properties vacated by tenants prior to repair or refurbishment.
• Remove items of furniture and other personal possessions for either storage or disposal, including all floors, lofts, and gardens, onto an appropriate vehicle or skip and thoroughly clean the property prior to re‑occupation.
• Undertake horticultural practices necessary for the clearance and restoration of gardens and open spaces associated with void properties, using cleaning chemicals in compliance with COSHH regulations and appropriate hand‑held battery tools.

• Provide excellent customer service while ensuring work of the required standard and prompt completion.

• Ensure all work is delivered to a high standard.

• Complete jobs on PDA’s and maintain other records as required.

• Undertake work activities in line with all health and safety requirements, demonstrating a sound working knowledge of key legislative health and safety information and safe working practices.
• Assist in promoting Health & Safety.

• Operate light machinery, plant and powered hand tools in accordance with recognised safety procedures; responsible for the safe use and daily maintenance of allocated company vehicles.

• Achieving high standards within time constraints.
• Team player.
• The ability to undertake DIY tasks.
• Experience of working in a target‑driven environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in line with HASAWA 1974.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

• Experience in a commercial and domestic property maintenance environment.
• Experience of delivering services within the social housing sector.
• Asbestos awareness training.
• Relevant power tool and manual handling training.
• Current training in COSHH and PPE.
• Access to equipment and training for working at height, e.g. mobile work platforms.

Onward Repairs is the in‑house repairs and maintenance service for Onward Homes, keeping customers’ homes safe, secure and well maintained. Our skilled teams deliver responsive repairs, planned works and voids services, combining high standards, strong teamwork and a customer‑first approach. We invest in our people and take pride in making a real difference to our communities.

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We are committed to building 500 new homes each year and creating positive spaces for our customers and colleagues alike. We embrace diversity and strive for an inclusive culture. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR team at