Voids Clearance Driver/Labourer
About the role
Role Summary
As a Voids Clearance Driver/labourer you operate a clearance vehicle and undertake a variety of tasks identified in a void property as per a specification produced by the Voids Manager and/or Supervisor, taking ownership of work, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters.
Working arrangements may be as part of a team or lone working, dependent upon the scope of the works required. Works may include but not limited to, property clearance, redecoration, cleaning and two-man assistance works.
Salary:
Hours of Work:
42.5
Contract:
Permanent
Probation Period:
6 months
Notice Period:
1 month
Who are we?
TCH Repairs is our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), working alongside Town & Country Housing to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance and repair services to our residents. Their skilled team ensures our homes are safe, well-maintained, and meet the standards our customers deserve. By keeping repairs in-house, we’re able to provide a more personal, efficient, and accountable service.
We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years, we’ve invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area, all working together to build thriving communities and deliver excellent customer service.
Meet your Manager
Kevin Jacobs, Voids Supervisor
What will you be doing?
Role Specific Responsibilities
•Operating a clearance vehicle, loading and unloading of material
•Removing contents from void addresses and tipping this at the waste management site
•Performing cleaning duties on a void property, to assist the management team
•Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices
•Affording excellent customer service to client representatives
•Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner
•Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times
•Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures
General
About You
Education & Qualifications
•Full UK driving licence
Key Skills & Competencies
•Previous experience in a similar role - Essential
•Social Housing experience - Desirable
•Previous experience in Voids or Property repairs/maintenance - Desirable
Behaviours
•You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools
•You may be required to work at height or uneven ground
•You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction
Why Choose Us
- We provide a company van for work and a fuel card
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (30 days total)
- Pay review every year
- 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
- 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
- Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
- Contributory pension scheme with 4% to 10% matched contributions
- Life insurance
- 24/7 digital GP service and counselling helpline (including face-to-face sessions)
- Personal accident insurance
- Free annual eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses
- Free annual flu jab
- Two volunteer days per year
- Extensive annual staff wellbeing programme of events
- Career development and vocational training opportunities
Our Values
Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.
Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.
We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:
Equal Opportunities Statement
TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.
We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.
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Internal Applications
Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to recruitment@tch.org.uk.
For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.
Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.
If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.
External Applications
Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.
Please note: As an employer, Town & Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
Key dates
Applications Close:
Friday, 21 November 2025