Residential Caretaker - Estate Services

Cambridge Investment Partnership; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Residential Caretaker to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents in Cambridge. This full-time role involves overseeing cleaning standards, conducting inspections, and addressing minor repairs. Ideal candidates will have a background in cleaning and caretaking, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. With a variety of learning opportunities and a supportive work environment, this is a fantastic chance to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave purchasing scheme

Flexible Bank Holidays

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Relocation Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle Savings with discounts

Professional Membership Fees paid

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and caretaking in a large public environment.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleaning standards in communal areas.
• Conduct daily site inspections for hazards and security issues.
• Perform minor repairs and act as a contact for residents.

Skills

Cleaning

Customer Service

Manual Handling

Education

Experience in cleaning and caretaking

Job description

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Residential Caretaker

Due to the current postholder’s retirement, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone who has a desire to take personal responsibility for the caretaking service for a dedicated estate in Cambridge, focusing on maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for our residents.

Job Description

Residential Caretaker

Due to the current postholder’s retirement, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for someone who has a desire to take personal responsibility for the caretaking service for a dedicated estate in Cambridge, focusing on maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for our residents.

The Role:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining a high standard of cleaning in communal areas
• Recording and reporting on the standard of other serviced on the estate such as landscaping, window cleaning, refuse collection, etc
• Carrying out daily site inspections to identify hazards or security issues, and to check that lifts or alarms are in working order
• Carrying out minor repairs such as changing communal light bulbs, unblocking drains and gutters, etc
• Acting as a point of contact for residents on the estate
  
  

About You:

Our ideal candidate will be able to work on their own without supervision for a significant period of the day. They will join us with previous experience of cleaning and caretaking in a large public environment and working knowledge and experience of manual handling.

You will have excellent customer service skills and have the ability to build effective relationships with our residents. If this sounds like you, we would welcome your application.

Due to the nature of this position, you will need to have a full driving licence with Class B.

In return we can offer:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Annually negotiated pay and award progression
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Gym Membership
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on the role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework
• Subsidy for public transport
  
  

Hours:

This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.

Working Pattern:

Fixed hours Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 3:30pm

(occasional Saturdays required)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

£28,624 - £31,067 per annum (City Pay Band 3), pro rata for part time.

Location:

On Site - Cambridge

More Information:

To find out more about the requirements of the role please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers and click on ‘Our Vacancies’. There you can search for the role and download the Role Profile which will tell you a bit more about the role.

You can also click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in Recruitment

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Vishnu Guvvala on 07709716488 or email [e-mail]

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

Recruitment Timetable:

If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 11 May 2025

**Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**

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