Caretaker in Cheshire, Runcorn

Caretaker in Cheshire, Runcorn

Runcorn +1 Full-Time 27000 - 28000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Halton Housing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Keep communal areas clean and safe while supporting community activities.
  • Company: Join an innovative housing provider dedicated to improving lives.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working, and a competitive salary.
  • Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and career growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cleaning or caretaking and good communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.

Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for a reliable and professional Caretaker to work across our vibrant organisation.

Hours: 7.4 hours per week (Friday 5.4 hours & Saturday 2 hours)

Duration: Permanent

What You’ll Do:

  • Maintain clean, safe and welcoming communal areas and outdoor spaces.
  • Carry out cleaning, waste management and sanitisation duties.
  • Complete routine health & safety and compliance checks, reporting any issues identified.
  • Support contractors, residents, meetings and community activities within the scheme.
  • Monitor and report maintenance, security and customer wellbeing concerns.
  • Deliver excellent customer service while promoting dignity and respect at all times.
  • Weekend working is required as part of this role.

What You’ll Need:

  • Experience in cleaning, caretaking or a similar role.
  • Ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Awareness of health and safety practices.
  • Ability to identify and report issues promptly.
  • Basic IT skills, or willingness to learn Microsoft Teams and mobile technology.
  • Flexibility will be required to work across six days, Monday to Saturday, including providing cover for colleagues where necessary.

What You’ll Get:

  • 30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
  • Competitive salary
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Flexible and Hybrid working
  • Supported training and development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
  • Competitive Pension Scheme

Why Halton Housing?

At Halton Housing, our purpose is Improving People's Lives. We’re looking for people who share our values:

  • We are Honest - we build trust through openness, integrity and accountability.
  • We are Dynamic - we embrace change, seek opportunities and continually improve.
  • We Care - we put people first and make a positive difference to our customers, colleagues and communities.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Company: An innovative housing provider, with customers at the heart of everything we do. We’re an award-winning housing association, with over 7,000 homes across Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, and now expanding geographically across the North West. We’re known for our innovative approach - strengthening our reputation as a landlord of choice in the borough and beyond.

Role closes: 22nd July

Locations

RuncornCheshire

Caretaker in Cheshire, Runcorn employer: Halton Housing

Halton Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits such as 30 days of holiday and a robust pension scheme. With a supportive work culture and hybrid working arrangements, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing their careers in the housing sector.

Halton Housing

Contact Details:

Halton Housing Recruitment Team

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Communication Skills
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