Residential Caretaker - Estate Services - Cambridge

TieTalent; 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 a beautiful estate in Cambridge. This full-time role involves cleaning, conducting inspections, and performing minor repairs while fostering positive relationships with residents. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in caretaking and customer service, along with a full driving license. Join a supportive team that values learning and development, offers flexible working arrangements, and provides various benefits including access to a pension scheme and gym membership. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave and public holidays

Gym membership discounts

Relocation assistance

Staff reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning and caretaking in a large public environment.
• Ability to work independently and build effective relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cleaning

Customer Service

Manual Handling

Job description

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:

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 a significant part of the day. They will have previous experience of cleaning and caretaking in a large public environment, along with working knowledge of manual handling.

You should have excellent customer service skills and the ability to build effective relationships with residents. A full driving licence with Class B is required due to the nature of the position.

We Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual leave and public holidays
• Various discounts and benefits including gym membership, lifestyle savings, professional membership fees, and more
• Relocation assistance in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition programs

Details:

• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week, 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

For more information and to apply, please visit our website and search for the role. The application deadline is 11 May 2025. For an informal chat, contact Vishnu Guvvala at 07709716488 or via email.

Cambridge City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.