Caretaker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker

Employment Type: 12 weeks Initial period

Location: Woolwich, London

Pay: (£13.75 PAYE / £17.10 LTD Umbrella (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

Service Care Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join a Housing Association who are currently going through growth to join their team based in Woolwich. We are looking for an exceptional individual who has the experience and who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. If you have a proven track record of maintaining and cleaning communal estate areas, service communal gardens and other common areas, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll provide an efficient and effective service as a member of the Estates team.

Key duties will include:

• To maintain and clean communal areas and service communal gardens and other common areas as directed / specified to a good standard.
• To provide an efficient and effective service as a member of the caretaking team.
• Ensure that adequate stock control is kept of all materials, equipment and company vehicles are checked and maintained.
• To carry out minor repairs as requested by the Caretaking Supervisor.
• To carry out a caretaking and gardening service to communal areas and ensure that a good standard of service is provided.
• To clean / mop common areas including the lifts, stairs, hallways and landings.
• Identify and report / remove and keep under control all graffiti and ensure that offensive graffiti is removed within the target time.
• Identify and diagnose lighting faults to communal areas and change bulbs where necessary, report where electrician is required to attend.
• Keep all communal areas free from litter, dog mess, domestic waste and bulk refuse.
• Open and prepare refuse bins and bin shed areas and clean out / disinfect on a weekly basis or as specified.

What you'll need:

• Ability to work using initiative, with the team and under instruction.
• Carry out all works in accordance with company guidelines, Health and Safety Regulations and to complete all necessary risk assessments to fulfil obligations.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with tenants, external agencies and tenants’ organisations.
• Commitment to providing a high quality service to all residents.
• Self-motivated with high energy and enthusiasm.

The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am till 4pm or 9am till 5pm. This can be discussed at Interview.

For further details, get in touch with Prakash today by calling 01772 208967, or emailing [e-mail].