Estate Caretaker

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Midlands seeks Estate Caretakers to ensure the cleanliness and safety of housing estates. Responsibilities include regular cleaning, minor repairs, and fire safety inspections. Candidates should have caretaking experience and a valid driving license for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. The role requires outdoor work, including weekends and bank holidays, making reliability and a willingness to travel essential.

Qualifications

• Full driving license for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Capability to compose sentences and perform simple arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning in and around housing estates.
• Conduct fire safety and environmental inspections.
• Handle minor repairs and report communal issues.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Ability to drive company vehicles

Communication skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Estate Caretakers. The Estate Services Division is responsible for providing Caretaking and Cleaning to tenants and leaseholders within flatted estates in the Borough of Sandwell.

Job Summary

To undertake a variety of tasks contributing to the safety and appearance of the environment within and around Housing Estates, in particular high and low-rise blocks of flats.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include routine and periodic cleansing to areas within and around the block, weed control, litter picking, removal of bulky items and hazardous waste (e.g. sharps) from communal areas, fire safety and environmental inspections, reporting of communal repairs, minor handy person style repairs, removal of graffiti within and around the block, cleansing of bin rooms/areas and receptacles etc.
• You will be expected to demonstrate:

• Previous caretaking experience including carrying out minor repairs, Fire Safety checks, etc.
• That you are prepared to work outside office hours, which will include contractual weekends and bank holidays.
• An ability to drive a variety of company vehicles.
• A willingness and ability to travel to various locations within the Borough.

Requirements

• A full driving licence to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• The ability to be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to compose sentences and undertake simple arithmetic calculations.

How to apply

For further details please review the job description and personnel specification.

For an informal chat regarding this opportunity please contact Bryan Low on 0121 569 5036.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.