Premises Officer & Caretaking Lead

Eldon Housing Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Comprehensive training programme

Company pension

Employee Excellence Referral programme

Free onsite parking

Healthcare cash back plan

Job summary

Eldon Housing Association is seeking a Premises Officer to deliver cleaning and caretaking across its Croydon sites. You will support day-to-day operations, respond to tenant queries and help maintain communal areas to a high standard.

The role involves supervising the Cleaner at Garden Court and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. A practical, reliable candidate with care for older residents is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, caretaking or similar premises-based environment.
• Caring, customer-focused approach with sensitivity to tenant queries.
• Strong communication with tenants, colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, reliability and organised time management.
• Experience supervising staff or willingness to learn.
• IOSH Health and Safety and First Aid qualifications, or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning and general caretaking across three sites (Bardsley Court, Claremont Court and Garden Court).
• Keep premises, equipment, furnishings, grounds, refuse areas and planted areas clean, safe and well maintained.
• Monitor and report repairs, pest control issues, risks, incidents and follow-up items.
• Be a helpful point of contact for tenants, contractors, colleagues and visitors.
• Assist safe access to premises, including gritting and path clearing in freezing weather.
• Maintain stock of cleaning materials and consumables with COSHH compliance.
• Keep site records, logbooks and health and safety checks up to date.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Stakeholder liaison

Supervising staff

Training willingness

Job description

Eldon Housing Association is seeking a Premises Officer to deliver cleaning and caretaking across its Croydon sites. You will support day-to-day operations, respond to tenant queries and help maintain communal areas to a high standard.

The role involves supervising the Cleaner at Garden Court and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. A practical, reliable candidate with care for older residents is preferred.