MOBILE CARETAKER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job sharing

Training provided

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a mobile caretaker to clean and maintain communal areas in blocks of flats across Cardiff. You will monitor fire safety and report repairs, tenancy issues, and anti-social behaviour as part of daily duties.

The role requires a driving licence and the ability to work in a team. Training will be provided, and Welsh language skills are advantageous. This post is suitable for job sharing, with interviews arranged in person or virtually.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic or commercial cleaning environments.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Welsh language ability advantageous.
• Full-time permanent role; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and caretaking of communal areas in council blocks.
• Monitor fire safety issues and report repairs and tenancy issues.
• Respond to tenancy issues and anti-social behaviour reports.
• Drive to different sites across Cardiff.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Cleaning experience

Welsh language

Education

Relevant cleaning qualification (desirable)

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Estate Services is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Caretaking Services Team as a mobile caretaker across Cardiff.

About the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality cleaning and caretaking services to both internal and external communal areas within blocks of flats across the city of Cardiff. This role also involves monitoring fire safety issues and reporting repairs, fly tipping, anti-social behaviour, and tenancy issues on a daily basis.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are seeking an individual who is able to drive and collaborate effectively within a team to provide exceptional cleaning services to communal areas in council blocks of flats or hostels. While a relevant professional qualification in cleaning is desirable, training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in domestic or commercial cleaning environments, with familiarity in using industrial cleaning equipment considered an advantage.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

This position is suitable for job sharing.

This post required a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

A current, full, and valid driving license is essential for this role.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sean Moreton ([e-mail]).

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Job Category Catering / Cleaning / Caretaking

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent