Estate Caretaker & Grounds Champion

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks

Wellbeing programme

Great training and development

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a diligent Caretaker to maintain communal areas, grounds and estates to a high standard, working closely with residents to keep communities clean, safe and welcoming.

You will carry out minor repairs, garden duties, end-of-tenancy inspections, and respond to estate emergencies beyond hours. A full UK driving licence and basic DBS check are required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Caretaking and gardening duties are part of daily responsibilities.
• Ability to liaise with tenants and contractors.
• Basic DBS clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor repairs, prepare void properties, and liaise with tenants and contractors.
• Maintain communal grounds, including grass cutting, weeding, pruning, and stairwell cleaning.
• Complete end-of-tenancy inspections for properties due to become vacant.
• Help prevent vandalism by monitoring communal areas, car parks and CCTV where appropriate.
• Conduct regular estate walkabouts with Police, local authorities, business representatives, and the Head of Estate Services, including outside normal working hours.

Skills

Caretaking

Gardening

Resident liaison

Education

National Certificate in Horticulture or facilities management or equivalent

4 GCSEs A-C including English and Maths

Job description

Orwell Housing Association Ltd in Ipswich is seeking a diligent Caretaker to maintain communal areas, grounds and estates to a high standard, working closely with residents to keep communities clean, safe and welcoming.

You will carry out minor repairs, garden duties, end-of-tenancy inspections, and respond to estate emergencies beyond hours. A full UK driving licence and basic DBS check are required; visa sponsorship is not offered.