Caretaker

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support firm is seeking a Caretaker in Islington for a 3-month contract that may be extended. Responsibilities include routine caretaking duties, ensuring facilities are maintained, and supporting residents. Candidates should have previous caretaking experience and good communication skills. The role offers a pay rate of £15.86 - £21.13 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities, cleaning, or a similar maintenance role.
• Basic knowledge of health & safety procedures.
• Ability to carry out manual labour and use equipment/tools safely.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine caretaking duties including cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance of communal areas.
• Ensure buildings, facilities, and surrounding areas are safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Report repairs, hazards, or safety concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Support residents and colleagues by providing access, moving equipment, and assisting with general requests.
• Lock/unlock premises and ensure security of buildings.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Health & safety knowledge

Manual labour capability

Communication skills

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Caretaker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.86 - £21.13 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine caretaking duties including cleaning, minor repairs, and maintenance of communal areas.
• Ensure buildings, facilities, and surrounding areas are safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Report repairs, hazards, or safety concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Support residents and colleagues by providing access, moving equipment, and assisting with general requests.
• Lock/unlock premises and ensure security of buildings.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities, cleaning, or a similar maintenance role.
• Basic knowledge of health & safety procedures.
• Ability to carry out manual labour and use equipment/tools safely.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, reliable approach.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires aBasic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills:

Pay Discretion BASIC Buildings Communication Skills LTD Security Maintenance Business Communication