Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous local government pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexi-time

Agile working

Job summary

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is seeking an Estate Caretaker to join the Estates Housing Team. The role covers minor repairs, block inspections, fire alarm testing, fly-tip removal, and active engagement with tenants and leaseholders.

A DBS check is required before appointment and flexible working arrangements may be discussed during selection. The position is permanent and full-time, with a generous local government pension scheme, holiday entitlement, flexi-time, and agile working options

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance or caretaking advantageous.
• DBS check required before appointment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs
• Carry out block inspections
• Test fire alarms
• Remove fly-tipping
• Engage with tenants and leaseholders

Skills

Effective team working

Engaging with tenants

Lifting heavy loads

Basic IT skills

Job description

The Estate Caretaker post sits in the Estates Housing Team at Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, which keeps council homes and leasehold properties safe, clean and in good repair. The work covers minor repairs, block inspections, fire alarm testing, fly-tip removal and tenant engagement. It is a permanent full-time role, with flexible working discussable during selection. A DBS check is required before appointment.

What the job involves

• Carry out minor repairs
• Carry out block inspections
• Test fire alarms
• Remove fly-tipping
• Engage with tenants and leaseholders

Skills & knowledge

• Effective team working
• Engaging with tenants
• Lifting heavy loads
• Basic IT skills

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

What’s offered

• Generous local government pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Flexi-time
• Agile working