Estate Caretaker

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wigan is looking for an Estate Caretaker to join a team responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment across various estates. Duties include removing fly tipping, performing minor repairs, and conducting fire risk assessments. Candidates should possess excellent customer care skills and a valid driving licence. This full-time position offers a salary range of £25,583 - £26,827 with 37 hours of work each week. Join a team dedicated to enhancing community engagement and service excellence.

Benefits

Continuous service commitment

Supportive team environment

Award-winning council

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements appropriate to the role.
• Hold a full valid driving licence to undertake the driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks such as removal of fly tipping and general grounds maintenance.
• Complete monthly block flat Fire Risk Assessments.
• Ensure communal areas are kept clear of any obstructions.

Skills

Customer care skills

General maintenance

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

As an Estate Caretaker, you will work within a team of 20 Estate Caretakers and have responsibility for a range of duties to create a clean, green and safe environment on estates throughout the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks such as removal of fly tipping, general grounds maintenance and minor building repairs.
• Complete monthly block flat Fire Risk Assessments which involves reporting and documenting any faults, including fire alarms and emergency lighting, and ensuring that any communal areas are kept clear of any obstructions.
• Use your excellent customer care skills including face to face contact with customers on the estates and other professionals.
• Work on an individual basis and as part of a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements appropriate to the role.
• Hold a full valid driving licence to undertake the driving requirements of the role.

Salary & Hours

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 - £26,827 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour.

37 hours per week.

Benefits & Commitment

Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

The Homes and Communities team are a team of dedicated Neighbourhood Tenancy Officers, Estate Caretakers, Housing Support Officers, and Tenant Engagement Officers, who work as one team to develop vibrant communities, managing and maintaining our estates whilst supporting and engaging our tenants.

Wigan is a great place to work and, as a local authority, we truly value and recognise our staff as our greatest asset. Through our Be Wigan behaviours, Be Courageous, Be Accountable and Be Positive, we actively encourage innovation, strive to deliver outstanding services, and celebrate our successes.

Join Us

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!