Caretaker in London

Overview

A Caretaker is required for a field-based, temporary role covering various housing estates across Harrow. This position, on behalf of the London Borough of Harrow, involves delivering a customer-focused estate service within communal housing areas. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £16.71 per hour PAYE for an initial four-month contract with potential extension.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety across communal areas of housing buildings and estates.
• Carry out routine cleaning of communal areas, including stairwells, corridors, entrances and shared facilities.
• Inspect communal lighting, replace light bulbs as needed, and adjust time clocks when required.
• Check operation of communal door entry systems and report faults promptly.
• Identify and report health and safety hazards or maintenance issues to support a safe environment.
• Assist with preparation and checking of community centres, including setting out tables and chairs and checking heating, hot water and fire safety equipment.
• Work flexibly across the borough and support colleagues to ensure high-quality estate services are delivered.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in estate services, housing, cleaning, grounds maintenance or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safe working practices.
• General handyperson skills with an understanding of basic repair and maintenance issues.
• Practical experience of building cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills with experience dealing with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to undertake the physical duties of the role.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Location & Contact

Location: Harrow (various housing estates across the Borough, as arranged by the Line Manager)

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership (on behalf of London Borough of Harrow)

Contract: Temporary — 4 months initially, with potential to extend

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (field-based across housing estates)

Hourly Rate: £16.71 PAYE

Other notes: A valid UK driving licence is required for this role.

About us

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership is recruiting for an experienced Caretaker to join the Housing Resident Services Team at the London Borough of Harrow. This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused estate service, ensuring communal housing areas are clean, safe and well maintained for residents.

London Borough of Harrow is a diverse and accessible area with strong transport links and a commitment to high standards of housing services.