Property Clearance Assistant - Removals

Property Clearance Assistant (Removals)

Rochester – covering postcode area across Dartford, Bromley, Croydon and Medway

£27,000 plus company van (caged) and fuel card

Hyde is looking to recruit a Property Clearance Assistant to join our Property Services team.

Hyde is one of the UK’s leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes across London, the South-East, and surrounding areas. We manage 50,000 homes and provide services to more than 100,000 customers. Our mission is simple – to help people live well by providing a safe, decent home they can afford.

As a Property Maintenance Assistant (Clearance), you’ll work across the South Coast, supporting property maintenance by carrying out a range of clearance tasks. This includes house and garden clearances, fly-tip removals, gutter cleaning, and basic void works to help get properties ready for re-letting.

Responsibilities

• Clear vacant properties and communal areas of rubbish, furniture, non-approved fittings, and fly-tipped materials
• Tidy and clear gardens, removing debris, overgrowth, and hazards
• Remove waste safely and transport to approved disposal sites using a company vehicle
• Carry out needle sweeps and undertake minor demolition works (e.g., kitchen/bathroom removal, wallpaper stripping)
• Maintain tools, complete daily work records, and report progress
• Engage respectfully with customers and support service improvement efforts

Skills and Experience Required

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Previous experience in house and garden clearances, waste removal, or grounds maintenance
• Physically fit and comfortable working in varied property conditions
• Strong understanding of health and safety, particularly in void or environmental work
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Award-winning flexible benefits package
• Paid volunteering days

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful.

Hyde is a disability confident employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so don’t wait to apply!