Mobile Caretaker

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate maintenance provider seeks a dedicated Mobile Caretaker to join their team in Deptford. This full-time, permanent position requires a UK driving licence. The Mobile Caretaker will ensure estates are clean and safe, address repairs promptly, and assist in maintaining community pride. Flexibility is key as the role involves traveling across multiple sites. A company van is provided for this position. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Company van provided

Consistent working hours

Opportunity to work independently

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for caretaking and gardening colleagues.
• Keep communal areas clean and free from hazards.
• Report repairs and safety issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with anti-social behaviour during estate walkabouts.
• Perform regular safety checks, including emergency lighting.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Ability to work independently

Physically fit

Job description

Overview

Caretaker (Permanent, Full-Time)

Location: Deptford
Salary: £27,248 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm (35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Service Care Solutions are looking for a reliable and proactive Mobile Caretaker to join our client’s Estate Maintenance team on a permanent basis. Working out of Deptford as a Mobile Caretaker, you will be a key part of keeping our clients estates clean, safe, and welcoming. You will travel across multiple sites, ensuring communal areas are well maintained, repairs and hazards are reported promptly, and residents can take pride in where they live. A company van will be provided, allowing you to make a visible difference across the communities you support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cover for caretaking and gardening colleagues across the estate portfolio.
• Keep communal areas clean, tidy, and free from graffiti.
• Report repairs, vandalism, and safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Attend estate walkabouts and assist with tackling anti-social behaviour.
• Maintain refuse systems and complete scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Perform regular safety checks, including emergency lighting and fire alarm testing.
• Work closely with the Estate Services Area Manager to ensure smooth estate operations.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload efficiently.
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on duties.
• Flexible, proactive, and a reliable team player.
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check.

Additional Information

This is a mobile role, so flexibility is key. The position is based in Hounslow, but travel across the Borough will be required. A company van will be provided for work purposes.

How to Apply

Please apply now by submitting your CV along with a short supporting statement outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role. For more information, contact Prakash at Service Care Solutions by emailing [redacted] or call [phone number redacted]