Caretaker

Sanctuary Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Paignton is seeking a Caretaker to join the Voids team. Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, cleaning, and customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, a valid UK driving license, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary ranging from £25,400 to £26,737 per year, plus benefits including annual leave, pension, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

A pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance, cleaning, and dealing with void properties.
• Ability to drive with a full valid UK driving license.
• Capacity to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general caretaking duties including cleaning Void Properties.
• Maintain good communication with customers to resolve issues.
• Complete documents and paperwork concerning tasks.

Skills

Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks

Good communication and customer care skills

Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Education

British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS)

Job description

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Sanctuaryprovide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Caretaker

Paignton – covering the South West

£25,400 - £26,737 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Voids team, based in Paignton. As a Caretaker you will be responsible for carrying out an excellent caretaking service which will involve grounds maintenance, cleaning, collecting fly tipping, gutter cleaning, void clean and clears, fencing and paving repairs and Landscaping.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering high quality services, demonstrate commitment to teamwork and high levels of customer service.

The role of Caretaker will include:

• Undertaking general caretaking duties including cleaning Void Properties communal areas such as stairs, doors and windows and removing bulk waste
• Grounds maintenance tasks to include litter picking and general upkeep
• Working with customers to resolve issues and improve services
• Completing all documents and paperwork concerning tasks completed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in a suitable condition

Skills and experiences:

• Experience in a similar role or completing similar tasks
• British institute certificate in cleaning services (BICS) would be advantageous
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Good communication and customer care skills
• 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.

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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• 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)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.