Caretaker/Maintenance Operative

Tandem Personnel; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Personnel is recruiting a reliable Caretaker to join our client's team in the United Kingdom. This varied, hands-on role focuses on keeping a safe, clean and well-presented environment.

This role will perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, ensuring ongoing upkeep of the premises. You will monitor building conditions, report faults, move equipment and assist with deliveries while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance or similar practical role.
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• A reliable and flexible attitude.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• General caretaking and maintenance duties across the premises
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance work
• Monitoring the condition of the building, fixtures and fittings
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting any faults or issues
• Moving furniture, equipment and other items as required
• Ensuring external areas are kept tidy and well maintained
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors when required
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Responding to general maintenance requests
• Supporting with other practical duties as required

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Hands-on

Independent worker

Organised

Communication

Reliable

Health & safety

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and practical Caretaker to join our client's team. This is a varied, hands‑on role, suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well‑presented environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general upkeep of the premises, carrying out routine maintenance and ensuring any issues are dealt with promptly.

Key responsibilities include:

• General caretaking and maintenance duties across the premises
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic maintenance work
• Monitoring the condition of the building, fixtures and fittings
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting any faults or issues
• Moving furniture, equipment and other items as required
• Ensuring external areas are kept tidy and well maintained
• Assisting with deliveries and contractors when required
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Responding to general maintenance requests
• Supporting with other practical duties as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance or similar practical role
• Good general DIY and maintenance skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good organisational and communication skills
• A reliable and flexible attitude
• Awareness of health and safety requirements

This is a varied role where no two days are necessarily the same, and would suit someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in keeping a property running smoothly