Caretaker

Caretaker Location: East London Rate: £22 per hour Umbrella Contract: 3 Months Ongoing Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm About the RoleAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and reliable Caretaker to join a busy Housing Services team in East London on an ongoing contract basis. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming environments for residents and visitors. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring communal areas and estates are maintained to a high standard while providing excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Carry out regular inspections of communal areas, estates, and buildings. Ensure communal areas are kept clean, safe, and free from hazards. Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks where appropriate. Report repairs, defects, health and safety concerns, and anti-social behaviour issues. Monitor and maintain estate facilities, equipment, and communal services. Manage refuse and recycling areas, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with organisational standards. Liaise with residents, contractors, and colleagues professionally and effectively. Conduct health and safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Assist with access arrangements for contractors and service providers when required.Requirements Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Estate Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, or in a similar role. Good understanding of health and safety procedures within residential or public sector environments. Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively. Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high standards of service. If you have previous caretaking or estate services experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you