Estate Services Caretaker

Peabody; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

2 paid volunteering days each year

Access to a flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance at 4x your salary

Up to 10% pension contribution

Job summary

Peabody is looking for an Estate Services Caretaker based on our Deptford estates. You’ll be out on site, doing lighting checks, cleaning communal areas, and being the friendly face residents rely on to keep things spotless and welcoming.

You’ll work with your team and residents to keep things running smoothly and safely, five days a week, and you’ll have a company van to help you do the job. A full UK manual driving licence and caretaking/cleaning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK manual driving licence.
• Experience in caretaking or cleaning.
• Knows their way around powered equipment.
• Loves helping people and takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• Lighting checks and bulb replacement.
• Cleaning duties across designated areas.
• Work with team and residents to keep things running smoothly and safely.
• Be a visible, approachable presence on-site five days a week.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Caretaking experience

Cleaning experience

Powered equipment

On-site presence

Tools

Powered equipment

Job description

Estate Services Caretaker – Make a Visible Difference Every Day

We have two positions available based in Deptford.

Do you take pride in keeping things clean, safe, and running smoothly? Love being out and about, meeting people, and making a real impact in your community? Then this could be the perfect role for you.

At Peabody, we’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Estate Services Caretaker to help us keep our estates looking their best. From lighting checks to cleaning communal areas, you’ll be the friendly face residents rely on to keep things spotless and welcoming.

What Your Day Might Look Like

• Start with a lighting check—swap out any bulbs that need replacing
• Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into cleaning duties across your designated areas
• Work closely with your team and residents to keep things running smoothly and safely
• Be a visible, approachable presence on-site five days a week

What Makes This Role Special

You won’t be stuck behind a desk—you’ll be out on site, making a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your input and gives you the tools to succeed, including a company van to help you get the job done.

• We’re Looking for Someone WhoHas a full, clean UK manual driving licence
• Brings experience in caretaking or cleaning
• Knows their way around powered equipment
• Loves helping people and takes pride in their work

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days each year
• Access to a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence.Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.