Caretaker - Lewisham - £18 ph

Think Recruitment; Catford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is looking for a reliable Caretaker in Lewisham. This role involves maintaining residential communal areas, sweeping, cleaning, and ensuring safety compliance. The position is for a minimum of 12 weeks, offering £18 per hour for 35 hours weekly, with the potential for weekend work. The ideal candidate should be proactive with strong customer service skills and a valid license. This opportunity welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and safety standards.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean internal and external areas as needed.
• Remove bulky waste and transport to disposal sites.
• Perform checks on communal facilities and report issues.
• Ensure compliance with council policies and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Customer service

Education

License required

Job description

Caretaker Needed - Lewisham

£18 per hour | 35 hours per week

Start Date: 5th January

Duration: Minimum 12 weeks (until March)

License required

We are seeking a reliable, proactive Caretaker to join our team in Lewisham, working across residential communal areas to ensure safe, clean, and well‑maintained environments for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean all internal and external areas on both a scheduled and reactive basis, using appropriate equipment, chemicals, and materials.
• Remove fly‑tipping, lumber, and bulky waste from communal areas; load vehicles and transport items to disposal sites where appropriate.
• Carry out systematic checks and respond to issues such as chutes, litter bins, communal lighting, fire safety hazards, and communal repairs.
• Request, monitor, and report repairs using appropriate systems or as directed by managers.
• Identify and report welfare or safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable residents.
• Identify and report nuisance, anti‑social behaviour or criminal activity, gathering evidence and providing witness statements when required.
• Use and maintain uniform, PPE, mobile phones, and personal safety devices appropriately.
• Ensure high‑quality delivery of all tasks, complying with all standards and systems required.
• Carry out additional duties appropriate to the grade as assigned by managers.
• Occasional weekend work may be available on a rota basis.

Generic Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development.
• Comply with all Lewisham Council policies, including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, HR procedures, contractual standing orders, and financial regulations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to support high‑quality services for residents and stakeholders.
• Participate in appraisal and performance management processes, including mandatory induction and training.

Internal Contacts

You will work with various departments across Lewisham.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments or duty restructuring for disabled applicants.

How to Apply

Call Adam: (phone number removed)

Email your CV to: (url removed)

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