Job Description

Wheatley 360

Job title:

Environmental Operative

Salary:

SCP 17-18 (27,300 27,664) per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Work pattern:

35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location:

Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Requirements:

Satisfactory Basic Disclosure Check, Full UK Drivers Licence.


Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people's lives? Come and join Wheatley Group as an Environmental Operative.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team to undertake a wide range of environmental tasks. These include assisting with bulk uplifts, void cleans and clearances, landscaping, back court maintenance, and stair cleaning.


The successful candidate will demonstrate Wheatley core values and Think Yes behaviours.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, adaptable, team player who is driven to provide outstanding customer service.


We're looking for people who take pride in their work and live by our values (community, excellence, trust and ambition). We want someone who shows initiative and is willing to go the extra mile for our customers.


Proven record of landscaping and experience of providing a cleaning service is desirable.


Candidates are required to hold a full UK driving licence and complete a satisfactory basic disclosure check.

The benefits we offer

We offer a sector-leading benefits package.


The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary; access to a contributory pension scheme; excellent leave entitlements; enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more; access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.


We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date:

15 August 2025 at 5pm



For a chat about the role, please contact Environmental Support Manager, Adam Jackson on 07772591744 or Adam.Jackson@wheatleyhomes-east.com


We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com.