Caretaker Location: Manchester, M15 Contract: Temporary Hours: Full Time Pay: £16.13 per hour PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £19.47 per hour Umbrella
This position is advertised on behalf of Service Care Solutions for an experienced caretaker to join their Facilities & Environmental team. The role involves maintaining residential estates to a high standard, ensuring communal areas and residential properties are safe, secure, clean and well maintained while providing excellent service to residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspections of residential estates, communal areas and external grounds to ensure they are clean, safe and well maintained.
- Deliver a responsive caretaking service, dealing with day‑to‑day maintenance issues and responding promptly to incidents.
- Undertake minor repairs and basic building maintenance to communal areas.
- Identify, report and monitor repairs, defects and Health & Safety hazards.
- Maintain the security and presentation of estates and communal facilities.
- Act as a visible and approachable presence for residents, providing excellent customer service and assistance where required.
- Build positive working relationships with residents, contractors and internal departments to ensure service issues are resolved efficiently.
- Support neighbourhood teams in promoting estate services and encouraging resident engagement.
- Carry out routine cleaning and environmental duties where required.
- Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety legislation, COSHH regulations and company procedures.
- Participate in emergency and out‑of‑hours responses when required.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a caretaker, estate operative, mobile caretaker or in a similar role.
- Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Practical experience carrying out minor property repairs and basic maintenance.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHH regulations.
- Ability to identify defects and take appropriate action.
- Confident working independently and using one's own initiative.
- Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and email.
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
- Flexible approach with a willingness to work outside normal hours if required.
Ideal Candidate
You will be a reliable, approachable and hands‑on individual who enjoys working within residential communities. You will take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments, possess excellent communication skills and have the confidence to deal professionally with residents, contractors and colleagues alike.
Why Apply?
- Full‑time hours
- Opportunity to work for a respected Housing Association
- Gain valuable experience within Facilities & Environmental Services
- Weekly payroll
- Dedicated consultant throughout your assignment
Caretaker in Cheadle Hulme employer: Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Contact Details:
Service Care Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
