Estate Caretaker: Maintain Safe, Welcoming Homes

Oadby Wigston; Oadby; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oadby Wigston Borough Council is seeking an Estate Caretaker to help maintain safe, clean and well-presented homes for tenants and leaseholders. You will perform minor repairs, carry out block inspections, and assist with fire alarm testing and environmental tasks as required.

A DBS check is required. The role emphasises physical capability, teamwork, and engaging with tenants to support local housing services in Leicestershire.

Qualifications

• DBS check required.
• Able to lift heavy loads.
• Basic IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor repairs as needed.
• Carry out block inspections and fire alarm testing.
• Remove fly-tips and assist with tenant engagement.

Skills

Heavy lifting

IT skills

Team player

Job description

Oadby Wigston Borough Council is seeking an Estate Caretaker to help maintain safe, clean and well-presented homes for tenants and leaseholders. You will perform minor repairs, carry out block inspections, and assist with fire alarm testing and environmental tasks as required.

A DBS check is required. The role emphasises physical capability, teamwork, and engaging with tenants to support local housing services in Leicestershire.