Caretaker

Places for People; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare cashback

Study sponsorship

Pension (7% match)

Life assurance

Our Place Rewards discounts

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a hands-on Caretaker for our estate in Coventry (CV1 1GF). This role covers outdoor and internal maintenance, ensuring clean, safe and welcoming surroundings for residents and visitors.

You'll work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 3:00, performing general handyman tasks, litter control, waste management, and basic repairs. A proactive team player with good communication will thrive here.

Responsibilities

• General Handyman and small repair work across the site
• Keeping all communal areas clean and tidy
• Litter picking, sweeping, and pressure washing as needed
• Maintaining bin stores and managing waste and recycling collections
• Cleaning low-level cladding and lighting
• Supporting with planned maintenance checks and reporting issues
• Using equipment such as sweepers and degreasers to maintain car park areas
• Carrying out audits and submitting reports to the Estate Coordinator

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe, and a welcoming environment Do You enjoy being part of a supportive team? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Caretaker to join our dedicated estate team at a development based in Coventry (CV1 1GF). This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for the upkeep of the estate's external areas, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and presentation for residents and visitors alike.

Rota:

Monday to Friday – 30 hours per week (8 AM to 3 PM)

What you'll be doing:

• General Handyman and small repair work across the site
• Keeping all communal areas clean and tidy
• Litter picking, sweeping, and pressure washing as needed
• Maintaining bin stores and managing waste and recycling collections
• Cleaning low-level cladding and lighting,
• Supporting with planned maintenance checks and reporting issues
• Using equipment such as sweepers and degreasers to maintain car park areas
• Carrying out audits and submitting reports to the Estate Coordinator

What we're looking for:

• Someone physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking or a similar role is a plus

What does RMG have offer you?

You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!