Estate Caretaker — Safer, Cleaner Communities (Part-Time)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid & flexible working

Annual leave 28 days, rising to 33

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a part-time Caretaker to help transform housing estates across the Corby and Kettering area. You’ll be out on estates, maintaining communal spaces and ensuring they are clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

This hands-on role works with Housing Officers to tackle estate issues, while promoting a stronger sense of community. A valid transit van driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a transit sized van and have a current clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular inspections of estates, blocks and communal areas.
• Keeping shared spaces such as stairwells, bin stores and walkways clean, safe and presentable.
• Spotting issues early and reporting repairs, hazards and health & safety concerns quickly.
• Acting as a visible and approachable presence on estates, helping deter anti-social behaviour.
• Working alongside Housing Officers to tackle estate-based issues such as fly-tipping or vandalism.
• Taking pride in your work and making sure tenants can see and feel the difference you make.

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a part-time Caretaker to help transform housing estates across the Corby and Kettering area. You’ll be out on estates, maintaining communal spaces and ensuring they are clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

This hands-on role works with Housing Officers to tackle estate issues, while promoting a stronger sense of community. A valid transit van driving licence is required.