Environmental Services Operative

# Environmental Services Operative Job Introduction'Ey up! We're on the lookout for our next Environmental Services Operative superstar!The role will be based from our Skipton depot and will cover the North/West Yorkshire area. You'll carry out our grounds maintenance function ensuring that all seasonal cuts, flower bed maintenance, control of weeds and renovation to grassed areas and all other associated grounds maintenance are to tip-top standards.You'll have responsibility for the daily use and maintenance of all grounds maintenance equipment (strimmer's, mowers and tractors) and keep accurate records of this.Occasionally you'll be carrying out minor works to include fencing, UPVC maintenance as prepared by both property and environmental services and other sections within the company. As part of this role, you'll actively participate in the company's emergency out of hours emergency service, being part of a rota and attending community-based emergency situations along with minor repairs (e.g. flooding, boarding up, etc.). Here's what we need from you You'll have previous experience and skills in this area from a similar role and have knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, including the use of safe machinery and PPE A valid UK driver's licence is an essential requirement Fantastic communication skills - goes without saying! You'll be really capable of using your own initiative and working unsupervised We need you to be passionate about offering a quality service! A display of many of the relevant behaviours set out in Yorkshire Housing's Values It would be a real bonus if you had the following: Recognised apprenticeship in horticultural, landscape maintenance, community-based services Experience undertaking duties relevant to the post Experience of trailer and plant towing What's in it for you In return, we offer a salary of £26,601.73 per annum for a 37-hour week, 26 days annual leave (raising annually to 31 days) plus Bank Holidays. So, what sets us apart from the competition But that's not all. We offer a reward package to suit everyone. At Yorkshire Housing, you can claim back for prescriptions, eye tests and more with our cash plan, make the most of a variety of retail discounts and take advantage of our pension scheme where we'll match your contributions up to 9%, just to name a few. Our people's health and wellbeing are one of our top priorities, and you can make the most of our readily available wellbeing support package. This includes access to a library of free fitness classes, as well as an instant My GP service and free counselling sessions with a trained professional. At Yorkshire Housing, we're actively building a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role. If you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruitment team via email to . The fine print The closing date for applications will be 22/03/26 , but we might close it early if we get lots of fab candidates, so don't wait! If you're applying for this role internally, you must inform your current Line Manager. Environmental Services Operative Salary £26,601 per year Frequency Annual Job Reference yorkshousinggroup/TP/85/987 Contract Type Permanent Closing Date 22 March, 2026 Job Category Customer Service Delivery Business Unit Customer Success Location Skipton Depot , United Kingdom Posted on 4 March, 2026