Mobile Estate Technician
Salary: £36,850+ Excellent Benefits
Location: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties
Contract: 12‑month fixed‑term contract
Included: Company van plus fuel card for business usage.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We’re now looking for practical, hands‑on Mobile Estate Technicians to help us deliver high quality estate services that keep our communal areas clean, safe and well‑maintained for residents.

About the role

As a Mobile Estate Technician, you’ll work as part of a mobile team delivering a wide range of estate services including jet washing, bin cleaning, bulk waste removal, communal window cleaning and other estate‑based tasks.

You’ll travel across our neighbourhoods, ensuring communal spaces are clean, safe and welcoming. You’ll also act as a visible representative of SettleParadigm, engaging with residents and colleagues while carrying out your duties.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using equipment and machinery, and taking pride in improving the areas where our residents live.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove and safely dispose of bulky and hazardous (non‑asbestos) waste

• Operate jet‑washing equipment, bin‑cleaning machinery and other estate tools

• Clean external and internal communal windows up to the 4th floor using reach‑and‑wash systems, ladders and manual methods

• Keep housing land clean, removing graffiti and maintaining communal areas

• Complete daily work records using mobile devices, including locations, weights and job details

• Maintain equipment, vehicles and supplies, reporting faults promptly

• Clear blocked gullies, drains and stack pipes using jet wash and SkyVac equipment

• Carry out minor repairs and improvements such as small painting jobs, planting and signage installation

• Support resident engagement events and provide basic estate service advice

• Identify and report incidents of anti‑social behaviour, safeguarding concerns or criminal activity

• Work collaboratively with other Mobile Estate Technicians and estate cleaning teams

• Ensure all work is completed safely, following Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and SettleParadigm procedures

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Experience in roles involving significant manual handling

• Experience delivering mobile front‑line services

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety, RAMS and correct manual handling techniques

• Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills (including mobile apps)

• Fluent spoken English

• Full clean UK driving licence

• Ability to work efficiently, manage time well and stay calm under pressure

• Ability to inspect vehicles/equipment and recognise hazards

• Ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues

Nice to haves:

• Experience using commercial jet washers or bin‑cleaning equipment

• Experience working in social housing

• Basic understanding of COSHH regulations

• Knowledge of waste transfer rules and compliance

• Basic understanding of maintenance tools and equipment

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £36,850 per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 05/05/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.