Caretaker

Sanctuary Property Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit property maintenance organization in Leeds seeks a Mobile Caretaker. The role involves treating damp, waste removal, gutter cleaning, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning, grounds machinery, and a valid UK driving license. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support. Salary starts at £25,400 annually and increases after 12 months based on performance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Employee Networks for inclusion support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning practices and maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Practical experience with risk assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and treat damp and mould in properties.
• Remove waste, including fly-tipped items.
• Clean gutters using extendable vacuum systems.
• Collaborate with other Estates teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Manage work tasks via smartphone.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking

Understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments

Confident and competent use of grounds machinery

Ability to update computerised systems

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Practical experience of risk assessments

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

The role of Mobile Caretakerwill include :

• Damp and mould treatment in properties; this includes identifying, treating and then redecorating the affected area
• Waste removal from across all our sites, generally this will be fly tipped waste but may include emptying void properties
• Gutter cleaning using an extendable vacuum system so all work is carried out from ground level
• Working with other Estates teams where needed
• Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are followed
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and used in line with policies and procedures
• Using a smart phone to manage work and receive and record work tasks

Skills and experiences :

• Knowledge of cleaning and caretaking, and an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Knowledge of how to use grounds machinery confidently and competently
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Practical experience of carrying out risk assessments
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering :

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £25,400 per annum (rising to £26,737 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

For more information please

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