Caretaker

We're looking for a reliable, practical and customer-focused Caretaker to help keep estates, communal spaces and neighbourhoods clean, safe and welcoming.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety. From grounds maintenance and cleaning to recycling, estate inspections and supporting residents , you'll play an important part in making sure neighbourhoods are places people are proud to call home.

You'll spend your days out and about, working independently and as part of a team. You'll spot issues before they become problems, take pride in getting things done and provide a friendly, helpful service to residents, visitors and colleagues.

If you're someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being active and likes making a visible difference , this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep neighbourhoods looking their best - carry out cleaning, grounds maintenance, gardening and general estate upkeep to agreed standards.
• Make a visible difference - mow, strim, trim hedges, clear communal areas and help maintain safe, tidy and welcoming spaces.
• Support residents - act as a friendly point of contact, respond to queries and provide excellent customer service.
• Keep things safe - carry out estate inspections, identify issues and report or resolve problems where appropriate.
• Support recycling - manage bins, skips and waste, unblock chutes where required and encourage residents to recycle.
• Help prepare homes for letting - support void clearance, cleaning, gardening, minor repairs, painting and removal of unwanted items.
• Support energy efficiency - assist with home visits and heating system settings where required.
• Look after equipment - carry out routine vehicle and equipment checks and use tools and machinery safely.
• Keep accurate records - record work completed using manual or digital systems and report any tasks that cannot be completed.
• Be part of the team - work closely with colleagues, contractors and residents to continually improve local neighbourhoods.
• Be flexible when needed - participate in weekend and bank holiday caretaking cover on a rota.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience working in a customer service environment and enjoys helping people.
• Practical experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, cleaning or caretaking .
• Confidence using equipment such as mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and other hand tools .
• The ability to work independently, manage your workload and see jobs through to completion .
• A practical, proactive approach and the confidence to spot problems and take action .
• The ability to deal with members of the public firmly, fairly and sympathetically .
• A good understanding of working safely, particularly when using equipment, vehicles and cleaning products.
• Good basic numeracy and written skills and the ability to use a smartphone to record work.
• A full driving licence .
• A flexible approach to working hours and the ability to travel between locations as required.

Salary

£25,878 per year

If you're practical, reliable and take pride in keeping neighbourhoods clean, safe and well maintained, we'd love to hear from you.