Caretaker Driver

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions is recruiting two dependable Caretaker Drivers / Manual Labourers to support estate services in Lewisham, Greater London. The role combines caretaking, cleaning, manual labour and driving duties to maintain safe, welcoming communal areas for residents.

You will work outdoors in all weather, lift and move items safely, and respond to incidents while keeping accurate records and liaising with residents and contractors.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive a 3.5-tonne vehicle.
• Experience in cleaning, caretaking, estates or manual labour.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and flexibly as needed.
• Commitment to health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake caretaking, estate cleaning and general manual labour duties.
• Drive a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes safely.
• Maintain communal areas, paths, shrub beds and lawns.
• Remove litter and hazards within required timescales.
• Report repairs, damage and tenancy concerns.
• Respond to incidents and maintain records and service documentation.
• Safeguard keys, tools and equipment.
• Engage with residents and contractors to build positive relationships.

Skills

Driving

Cleaning

Manual Labour

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting two reliable and practical Caretaker Drivers / Manual Labourers to support estate services in Lewisham, Greater London. This hands-on role combines caretaking, cleaning, manual handling and driving duties. You will help maintain safe, clean and welcoming communal areas while providing a responsive service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake caretaking, estate cleaning and general manual labour duties.
• Drive a vehicle of up to 3.5 tonnes safely and responsibly.
• Maintain communal areas, pathways, shrub beds and lawns to an agreed standard.
• Remove litter, bulky waste, offensive graffiti and other hazards within required timescales.
• Carry out minor communal repairs in line with health and safety requirements.
• Report repairs, damage, abandoned vehicles, illegal parking and tenancy concerns.
• Respond appropriately to incidents such as fire, flooding, burglary and lift breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate daily records, incident reports and service documentation.
• Safeguard keys, tools, plant, equipment and estate stores.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, colleagues and contractors.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and the ability to drive a 3.5-tonne vehicle.
• Previous cleaning, caretaking, estates or manual labour experience.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work, including lifting and moving heavy items safely.
• Good basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents and respond to complaints.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and flexibly according to service needs.
• Understanding of health and safety, safeguarding and customer care responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete the required Disclosure and Barring Service check.

What We Are Looking For

You will be dependable, safety-conscious and customer-focused, with a practical approach to problem-solving. You must be comfortable handling emergencies, completing reports and working across multiple estates as directed.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.