Caretaker - Lewisham - £18 ph

Think Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a full-time temporary position in Lewisham, offering £18 per hour. The role involves cleaning and maintaining both internal and external areas, responding to safety issues, and ensuring high-quality service delivery to residents. Candidates should be customer service-oriented and compliant with health and safety regulations. This position provides an opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment and contribute to the safety and maintenance of the community.

Qualifications

• License required for the role.
• Experience in cleaning or facilities maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and clean all internal and external areas.
• Remove fly-tipping and bulky waste from communal areas.
• Carry out systematic checks and respond to issues.
• Monitor and report repairs as necessary.
• Identify and report welfare or safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning and maintenance

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Caretaker Needed - Lewisham

£18 per hour | 35 hours per week

Start Date: 5th January

Duration: Minimum 12 weeks (until March)

License required

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)

Job Details

• Job Title: Caretaker - Lewisham - £18 ph
• Company: Think Recruitment
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time
• Location: Lewisham