Residential Caretaker - Estate Services - Cambridge

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

Job summary

A unique opportunity for a Residential Caretaker in Cambridge, focusing on maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents. The role involves cleaning, inspections, minor repairs, and resident interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in caretaking and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a permanent contract with flexible hours and various benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working options

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and caretaking in large public environments.
• Ability to work independently for significant periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standard of cleaning in communal areas.
• Carry out daily site inspections to identify hazards.
• Act as a point of contact for residents.

Skills

Customer Service

Manual Handling

Job description

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Reference: CCC00369

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:

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

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to work independently for significant periods. You should have previous experience in cleaning and caretaking in large public environments, manual handling knowledge, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with residents. A full driving license with Class B is required.

We Offer

• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 after five years, plus 8 public holidays
• Other benefits including gym membership discounts, lifestyle savings, professional membership fee coverage, and more

Details

• Hours: 37 hours/week, fixed hours Monday – Thursday 8am–4pm, Friday 8am–3:30pm, occasional Saturdays
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £28,624 - £31,067 per annum (City Pay Band 3), pro rata for part-time
• Location: On-site, Cambridge

Application Process

Apply online by completing the application form. Internal candidates can apply via Employee Self-Serve. Deadline: 11 May 2025.

For more information, visit our website or contact Vishnu Guvvala at 07709716488 for an informal chat.