Estate Services Caretaker (Gr D/E)

Royal Borough of Kingston; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking an Estate Services Caretaker to ensure the cleanliness and safety of housing estates. This role requires engaging with residents and handling operational tasks while promoting health and safety standards. Candidates should possess the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and have experience in caretaking.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or caretaking, preferably in social housing or commercial settings.
• Proficient with smartphones and basic IT/database use.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and repair of housing estates.
• Engage with residents to gather and respond to feedback.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards including COSHH.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Awareness

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Estate Services Caretaker (Gr D/E), Kingston upon Thames

Client: Royal Borough of Kingston

Location: Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 1165faa8434e

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Category: Facilities & Environmental Services

Location: Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 07:30

End Time: 15:45

Salary: £14.39

Role Purpose

The Council aims to deliver the best outcomes for its communities. To achieve this, it needs employees who thrive in an agile, networked organization and support continuous improvement within a constructive culture. The role reports to the CRE Caretaker Team Leader and involves maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and repair of housing estates, specifically in Kingston. The team handles block cleaning, deep cleaning, graffiti removal, minor repairs, and estate issues.

Key Activities

• Work with managers and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets, and monitor performance.
• Support operational plans to optimize resource use.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships for effective service delivery.
• Engage with residents to gather and respond to feedback.
• Utilize modern technology, including smartphones, to improve work practices and customer service.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health and safety standards, including COSHH.
• Manage assets such as equipment and vehicles responsibly.
• Embed principles of equality, diversity, and fairness in all activities.

The Person

To succeed, you should:

• Question and challenge current ways of working.
• Be adaptable and innovative.
• Work well with stakeholders both within and outside the Council.
• Commit to personal and professional development.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate methods.
• Understand health and safety importance in social housing caretaking.
• Have experience in cleaning or caretaking, preferably in social housing or commercial settings.
• Be capable of outdoor work in all weather conditions and handling hazardous substances.
• Be proficient with smartphones and basic IT/database use.
• Be able to perform basic maintenance and deep cleaning tasks, including using specialized equipment.
• Possess a valid UK driving license and be able to operate a motor vehicle if required.