Caretaker

Service Care; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaking in Redhill, Surrey on a permanent basis. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining clean, safe and well-presented communal areas while supporting residents and improving the local community.

You will carry out estate inspections, carry out basic maintenance, install monitoring equipment as required, and work with colleagues to provide a reliable estate services provision while adhering to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or estate services.
• Good communication with residents and teams.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular street inspections and check communal areas and land across the estate.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks and resolve minor issues where possible, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate team.
• Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas.
• Install monitoring equipment and cameras as required, supporting evidence gathering in antisocial behaviour cases.
• Maintain a visible presence within the community and respond professionally to concerns raised by residents and members of the public.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe manual handling practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams to deliver a reliable, high-quality estate services provision.

Skills

Caretaking

Estate services

Maintenance

Communication

DBS clearance

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaker

Location: Redhill, Surrey Salary: £27,750 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaking to join a housing provider in the Redhill area of Surrey on a permanent basis. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe and well‑presented communal areas while supporting residents and helping to improve their local community. You will carry out regular estate inspections, deal with minor maintenance issues and act as a visible presence across the properties, helping to ensure residents feel safe and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular street inspections and check communal areas and land across the estate.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks and resolve minor issues where possible, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate team.
• Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas.
• Install monitoring equipment and cameras as required, supporting evidence gathering in antisocial behaviour cases.
• Maintain a visible presence within the community and respond professionally to concerns raised by residents and members of the public.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe manual handling practices.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams to deliver a reliable, high-quality estate services provision.

Requirements

• Previous experience in caretaking, estate services, property maintenance or a similar hands‑on role.
• Confidence dealing with challenging behaviour and managing situations professionally.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, colleagues and the wider community.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• A commitment to providing a professional service and helping to maintain safe, welcoming communities.
• Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.