Caretaker

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

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Caretaker to maintain clean and safe communal areas across housing estates. This frontline role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage both cleaning duties and minor repairs. Ideal candidates should have some experience in caretaking or cleaning, be physically able to work outdoors, and be available to start immediately. The position is on a 3-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, cleaning, or similar duties (paid or unpaid).
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Physically able to carry out manual duties and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across estates in line with service standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and undertake minor repairs.
• Report repairs and emergencies to the relevant teams.

Skills

Experience in caretaking or cleaning

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to respond to emergency situations

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: £17.28 - £23.01 per hour

Summary

The Caretaker is a frontline role within the Estate Services team, responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-managed communal areas across housing estates. The post holder will work closely with residents, colleagues, and management to deliver a high-quality caretaker service while ensuring health & safety, safeguarding, and customer care standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties across estates in line with service standards and management direction
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas, shrub beds, lawns, and hard-standing areas
• Undertake minor communal repairs in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
• Report repairs, damage, emergencies, and incidents (fire, flood, burglary, etc.) to the relevant teams
• Maintain estate lighting and monitor communal facilities
• Hold and manage keys for communal areas, vacant dwellings, and estate facilities

Essentials

• Some experience in caretaking, cleaning, or similar duties (paid or unpaid)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to deal with tenants and complaints
• Physically able to carry out manual duties and work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to respond to emergency situations

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 an Enhanced 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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