Environmental Caretaker (6 Months FTC)

Environmental Caretaker (6 Months FTC)

Full-Time 27000 - 28000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Platform Housing

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Keep our communities clean and safe by removing refuse and maintaining properties.
  • Company: Join Platform Property Care, a vibrant and inclusive organisation.
  • Benefits: Full-time hours with no weekend work and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic role.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
  • Qualifications: Customer service experience, attention to detail, and a full driving licence required.

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

Platform Property Care is looking for two enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract as Environmental Caretakers. The role involves removing refuse from bin stores on our estates, blocks, schemes, and individual void properties in Solihull and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the properties and surrounding area you serve remain clean, tidy, safe, secure and in good condition.
  • Work in a team and share driving responsibilities in one of our 3.5 tonne caged vans to and from sites and recycling centres.
  • Use your knowledge and experience to make a real difference to our communities and customers, helping to make communal properties great places to live.

This is a mobile role covering our sites in Solihull and Birmingham, and you will be based locally as you will start and finish your working day at our Group office in Birmingham Business Park.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in a customer-focused environment undertaking cleaning and caretaking duties.
  • A positive outlook with a flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • A keen eye for detail and commitment to achieving high standards.
  • Good IT skills as you will be using an iPad to access a portal to log all required repairs and completion of health and safety checks.
  • A full driving licence.
  • This role also requires a Basic DBS check.

Working Hours

Full-time role working 40 hours a week Monday-Friday with core hours of 07:30-16:00 and no weekend working.

Location

This mobile role covers our sites in Solihull and surrounding areas. You must be based locally and be able to travel to different sites throughout the Solihull/Birmingham area as required.

Contact

To find out more about this role, please email.

Additional Information

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Environmental Caretaker (6 Months FTC) employer: Platform Housing

Platform Property Care is an excellent employer that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With a focus on community impact, the role of Environmental Caretaker offers meaningful work in maintaining safe and clean living environments in Solihull and Birmingham. Employees benefit from a full-time schedule with no weekend work, opportunities for personal growth, and a commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace.

Platform Housing

Contact Details:

Platform Housing Recruitment Team

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