Caretaker

Abbatt Property Services; Redhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Gym membership

Enhanced employee pension

Annual salary reviews

Sponsorship towards industry recognise

Job summary

Abbatt Group in Redhill is seeking a friendly, dependable Caretaker to join a well-maintained residential development. The role covers housekeeping, safety, and everyday site support during a 07:00am to 3:00pm shift.

You will attend site meetings, follow safety programmes, report faults, perform minor maintenance, painting, and assist with contractors. Starting salary £24,500, with benefits including pension and salary reviews.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, cleaning, housekeeping or maintenance.
• Experience using general cleaning equipment and materials.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Basic maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience in painting and decorating desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out housekeeping and cleaning of communal areas.
• Attend site briefings and discuss maintenance.
• Follow cleaning, maintenance and health & safety programmes.
• Check doors, gates and entry systems and report faults.
• Undertake regular cleaning and deep cleaning of bin stores.
• Carry out daily litter picking and empty waste bins.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Monitor contractors and assist with emergency maintenance attendance.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Cleaning experience

Maintenance skills

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Pressure washers

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Caretaker

Location: Redhill

Hours of work: 07:00am to 3:00pm

Starting salary: £24,500

Abbatt is seeking a friendly, dependable and proactive Caretaker to join the team at a beautiful and well-maintained residential development. The successful candidate will take pride in their work, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors, while supporting the day-to-day running of the development.

Duties include:

• Carry out general housekeeping, cleaning and upkeep of all communal areas, buildings and block entrances.

• Attend regular site briefings with the management team and other staff to discuss ongoing maintenance requirements and site issues.

• Follow scheduled cleaning, maintenance and health and safety programmes.

• Check communal doors, gates and entry systems, reporting any faults or concerns promptly.

• Identify and report internal and external maintenance issues.

• Undertake regular cleaning and deep cleaning of bin stores, cycle stores and associated facilities.

• Carry out daily litter picking across the development, ensuring communal areas and grounds remain clean and tidy.

• Empty and clean communal waste bins as required.

• Safely operate cleaning equipment and tools, including pressure washers, where appropriate.

• Assist the management team in identifying and recommending suitable cleaning materials, tools and equipment.

• Attend relevant site meetings and training sessions as required.

• Complete all mandatory online training and learning modules.

• Take pride in the appearance of the development and identify opportunities to improve overall site standards.

• Assist in monitoring contractors working on site, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

• Maintain an awareness of approved contractors and site arrangements, and assist with arranging emergency maintenance attendance when management is unavailable.

• Understand and follow emergency procedures, including fire, flooding and gas leaks.

• Take appropriate action and contact emergency services where necessary to protect the safety and welfare of residents, staff and visitors.

• Assist management by providing relevant information following incidents or accidents.

• Follow all site procedures, policies and operational guidelines.

• Maintain awareness of site security arrangements and report any security concerns.

• Carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs where competent and authorised to do so.

• Undertake painting, decorating and general touch-up work when required.

• Provide general assistance to the management team to ensure the smooth running of the development.

What were looking for:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, cleaning, housekeeping or maintenance role.

• Experience using general cleaning equipment and materials.

• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Basic maintenance and repair experience.

• Experience in painting and decorating desirable.

Benefits:

• Discounted Gym membership
• Enhanced employee pension
• Annual salary reviews
• Sponsorhip towards industry recognised qualifications

If you’re looking to be part of a friendly and welcoming team, get in touch!