London, United Kingdom

Caretaker

 Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Caretaker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.86 - £21.13 per hour

Summary:

We are recruiting a Caretaker to cover a designated estate patch, with the position being fully funded through leaseholder service charges. The role is essential to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and general upkeep across the estate.

Responsibilities:

  • Regularly clean communal areas of the estate including stairwells, entrances, and walkways
  • Carry out minor maintenance tasks and report any larger issues to the appropriate team
  • Ensure refuse areas are clean and clear; assist with bin movements where necessary
  • Carry out inspections and identify any potential health and safety hazards
  • Engage professionally with residents and report any concerns to management
  • Work collaboratively with estate services and housing teams to maintain standards

Essentials:

  • Previous caretaking, facilities, or estate maintenance experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Ability to work independently and manage a regular patch route
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Physically able to carry out manual tasks on a daily basis

Please note:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
  • This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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  Required Skills:

Discretion Pay BASIC Recruiting LTD Interpersonal Skills C Maintenance Business Communication Management