Estate Caretaker

Battlers Green Farm; Radlett; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Battlers Green Farm in Radlett is seeking an Estates Caretaker to oversee day-to-day estate operations, safety, cleanliness and support for events.

You will work 1pm–5pm daily, report to the CEO Commercial & Estates, and help deliver maintenance plans and site improvements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hand tools, painting and cleaning, a proactive work ethic, problem solving skills and basic IT know-how.

Qualifications

• Proactive, reliable individual with a hands-on approach.
• Experience with hand tools, painting and cleaning.
• Good problem solving and adaptability, basic IT skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Facilities: be the visible contact for visitors and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety.
• Clean, maintain and upkeep the site to meet or exceed expectations.
• Manage cleaning of public areas and toilets to high standards.
• Record meter readings and report usage data to BGF office.
• Plan and deliver routine and reactive maintenance for safety and operation.
• Maintain on-site signage with clear, compliant placement.
• Hold regular meetings with CEO to agree operations and maintenance plans.
• Develop and maintain a maintenance plan including asset management.

Skills

Proactive work ethic

Problem solving

Basic IT skills

Adaptability

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Up to £16k per annum
(experience dependant)

LOCATION

Battlers Green Farm
Radlett, WD7 8PH

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time, reporting to CEO Commercial & Estates

WORKING HOURS

Daily
1pm to 5pm

Role Overview

The Estates Caretaker is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the estate. This includes ensuring the site is safe, clean, and well-maintained while supporting event operations and site development/improvement plans. The role involves close coordination with the CEO Commercial & Estates to deliver a high-quality environment for all users.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proactive work ethic
• Experience with hand tools/painting/cleaning
• Problem solving skills
  adaptability
• Having basic IT skills will also help

Successful candidates will be invited for interview

Key Responsibilities

Site Operations & Facilities

• Act as a visible point of contact for all site visitors and to conduct oneself patiently, politely and respectfully at all times in order to upkeep the reputation of the site.
• To clean, maintain and upkeep the site to ensure customer/attendee expectations are at least met, but hopefully exceeded at all times.
• Manage cleaning, including public areas and toilets, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Conduct regular meter readings and report usage data to BGF office.
• Plan and deliver routine and reactive maintenance to ensure the site remains safe and operational to a high standard.
• Help to manage on-site signage, ensuring clear, compliant, and effective placement.
• Have regular meetings with CEO – Commercial & Estates to agree operations plans and agree plans for future maintenance.
• Help to incorporate and maintain an effective maintenance plan including asset management.

Event Support & Stewarding

• Assist with the setup and dismantling of events held on-site.
• Provide stewarding and staffing support during events to ensure safety and smooth operations and customer/attendee satisfaction.
• Liaise with the wider events team to deliver efficient event logistics.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure site operations at least meet and hopefully exceed health & safety regulations and best practices at all times.
• Report hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues promptly and through the appropriate channels.
• Support regular site inspections and risk assessments.
• Liaise with cleaning, waste management, and maintenance contractors where neccessary.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure service levels are met.

Training

Attend staff training to meet or exceed the requirements of the job, for example, but not limited to:

• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• COSHH & Pest Control
• Commercial vehicle operation
• Security and conflict de-escalation

Please note:

This job description is designed to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not intended to be exhaustive or comprehensive of all duties and responsibilities required.