Estate Caretaker

Daniel Owen Ltd; Chesham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with employer 9.5%

Health cash plan

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

EV charging availability

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an Estates Caretaker to deliver a proactive cleaning and caretaking service across residential estates in High Wycombe. The role requires a Full-Time permanent commitment with a standard weekday schedule and a focus on health and safety on site.

The successful candidate will maintain communal areas, handle routine maintenance, and support refuse services while ensuring a safe, clean environment for residents. A UK driving licence and DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness to maintain site standards.
• Experience in cleaning and caretaking tasks would be beneficial.
• Ability to work with residents and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Clean communal areas across residential properties to a high standard.
• Vacuuming, wiping surfaces, rubbish removal, toilets cleaning, restocking supplies.
• Clean and sanitise bin rooms and assist refuse collection when required.
• Remove litter and debris from external areas; clear gutters and gullies as needed.
• Sweep hard surfaces; assist with snow clearance and gritting during winter.
• Clean lift interiors and maintain control panels and door runners.
• Identify needs for deep cleans or specialist services and report.
• Maintain health and safety standards and report property defects.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Cleaning & caretaking

Customer service

Job description

Salary: GBP30005 - GBP30005 per annum

Job Title: Estates Caretaker
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: High Wycombe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 4:30 pm
Salary: £30,005.00 per annum

We have an opportunity for an Estates Caretaker to work across residential estates in High Wycombe, delivering a proactive and responsive cleaning and caretaking service.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning communal areas across residential properties to a high standard.
• Vacuuming, wiping surfaces, removing rubbish, cleaning toilets, and restocking supplies.
• Cleaning and sanitising bin rooms, ensuring bins remain accessible, and assisting refuse collection services when required.
• Removing litter, leaves, dog fouling, and other waste from external areas.
• Clearing gutters and gullies to prevent blockages and maintain site safety.
• Sweeping hard surfaces and supporting snow clearance and gritting activities during winter months.
• Cleaning lift interiors and keeping control panels and door runners free from dirt and debris.
• Identifying and reporting requirements for deep cleans or specialist cleaning services.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Reporting tenancy-related issues, estate concerns, or property defects as appropriate.
• Recording completed work accurately using the required technology and systems.
• Ordering, handling, and storing cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Maintaining cleanliness within bin stores and reporting any waste collection issues.
• Responding to emergency situations when required.
• Driving service vehicles safely and ensuring they are kept clean, roadworthy, and well maintained.
• Providing basic advice and assistance to residents while on site.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required by the role.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (Manual)
• Basic DBS Check
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus Christmas office closure and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 9.5% via salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Health cash plan offering reimbursement of up to £1,800 for everyday healthcare costs, including free cover for dependent children.
• Life assurance and income protection benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements, including modern office facilities, free parking, and electric vehicle charging availability.

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