NEAT Operative

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,977 / year
CATEGORY
Cleaning & Facilities
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Communication Teamwork Health and Safety Compliance Problem Solving Customer Focus UK Driving Licence Cleaning Gardening

FULL DESCRIPTION

NEAT Operative

SYHA has a great opportunity for a NEAT operative to join our team. Based in the maintenance department, you will be working in a team of 24 people providing Estate services to a diverse range of customers and properties. SYHA's Neighbourhood Environmental Action Team (NEAT) provides a wide range of service to the entire housing stock.

Key Details

  • Salary: £25,977 per year
  • Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
  • Hours: 37 per week (8am-4pm Monday-Friday)
  • DBS Required: No
  • Closing Date: 10th May 2026

Job Description

You will report to the NEAT Team Leader and be responsible for cleaning and setting up void properties, communal cleaning, waste management, litter picking, and fly tipping removals. You may be asked to carry out PAT testing of electrical items. Most tasks involve heavy lifting and can be physically demanding. You must have high standards of health and safety and keep basic written records. Candidates must have a customer focused attitude and the ability to handle queries calmly.

Who You Are

  • Excellent team working skills
  • Ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
  • Commitment to delivering high standards of estate services
  • Awareness of health and safety
  • Problem solving ability
  • Full and current UK driving licence

Who We Are

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential. We work with people across South Yorkshire providing extra-care housing, services, and affordable rent. SYHA does not hold a sponsorship license and cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays + 4 SYHA days
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Flexible working options
  • SYHA Rewards discount scheme
  • Westfield Health (employer paid)
  • Counselling, discounted gym, cycle to work

How to Apply

Apply at: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/neat-operative-609938.html. Informal discussion contact: Holly Colwill on [contact hidden].

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