Voids Caretaker

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established housing association in Southall is seeking a Voids Caretaker to maintain vacant properties and communal areas. This full-time position involves clearing out unwanted items, cleaning, carrying out minor repairs, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving license and pass a basic criminal record check. Benefits include a company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided. Join us in ensuring homes are ready for new residents.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) is required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Clear out vacant properties, removing unwanted furniture and waste.
• Perform tip runs to dispose of waste from void properties.
• Clean communal areas and hallways.
• Carry out basic maintenance and report larger issues.
• Ensure properties are safe and ready for new tenants.
• Conduct health and safety checks within properties.
• Report issues such as vandalism or graffiti.
• Maintain records of work completed.
• Support the estates team in maintaining property standards.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

Basic Criminal Record Check

Tools

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

Job description

Job Title: Voids Caretaker
Job Type: Ongoing Contract, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: Southall
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 am - 3:30 pm
Pay Rate: £13.92 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for a Voids Caretaker to join a well-established housing association. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining vacant properties and communal areas to the highest standards, ensuring homes are safe, clean, and ready for new residents.

Responsibilities

• Clearing out vacant (void) properties, removing unwanted furniture, appliances, and general waste.
• Doing tip runs to transport and dispose of waste from void properties.
• Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning communal areas, hallways, and staircases.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs in void properties, reporting any larger issues to the appropriate team.
• Ensuring properties are safe, clean, and ready for new tenants.
• Conducting regular health and safety checks within void properties and communal areas.
• Reporting issues such as vandalism, graffiti, or abandoned items.
• Maintaining accurate records of work completed, including tip runs and property clearance.
• Supporting the wider estates team in maintaining high standards across all properties.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Basic Criminal Record Check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.