Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaker
Location: Redhill, Surrey Salary: £27,750 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week, full-time Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Senior Estate Services Operative – Caretaking to join a housing provider in the Redhill area of Surrey on a permanent basis. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining clean, safe and well‑presented communal areas while supporting residents and helping to improve their local community. You will carry out regular estate inspections, deal with minor maintenance issues and act as a visible presence across the properties, helping to ensure residents feel safe and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular street inspections and check communal areas and land across the estate.
- Complete basic maintenance tasks and resolve minor issues where possible, referring more complex repairs to the appropriate team.
- Maintain clean, safe and presentable communal areas.
- Install monitoring equipment and cameras as required, supporting evidence gathering in antisocial behaviour cases.
- Maintain a visible presence within the community and respond professionally to concerns raised by residents and members of the public.
- Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, COSHH requirements and safe manual handling practices.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other teams to deliver a reliable, high-quality estate services provision.
Requirements
- Previous experience in caretaking, estate services, property maintenance or a similar hands‑on role.
- Confidence dealing with challenging behaviour and managing situations professionally.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, colleagues and the wider community.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- A commitment to providing a professional service and helping to maintain safe, welcoming communities.
- Willingness to undergo DBS clearance.
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Caretaker in Whitburn employer: Service Care
Service Care Solutions is an excellent employer for Multi Traders, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on responsive repairs in the community of Rugby, employees benefit from a company van, optional on-call payments, and comprehensive in-house training, ensuring they have the tools and skills needed to excel in their roles. Join a team that values professionalism and respect while providing meaningful service to local residents.
